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Image Rev. Sven Oppegaard. Photo: LWF LWF remembers Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard and a life dedicated to church unity Tribute to former LWF Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) shares with deep regret, the news of the passing of Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard, former Assistant General Secretary for…
Image Bishop Dr David W. Preus, Vice-President of the LWF, February 1987. Photo: LWF/Emily Demuth Remembering Bishop Dr David W. Preus The LWF gives thanks for the life of the former LWF Vice President (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)…
Image As Vice-Moderator of the WCC Central Committee, Metropolitan Gennadios spoke at an ecumenical prayer service during the 2018 visit of Pope Francis to the WCC. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed sincere condolences to the Ecumenical Patriarchate following the death of His Eminence…
Image Rev. Dr William G. Rusch. Photo: Yale Divinity School Recalling the legacy of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch LWF gives thanks for the work and witness of Rev. Dr William Rusch, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (LWI) - A man who “opened many doors” through his courageous and tireless commitment to the search for Christian…
