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German delegates meet in Krakow to prepare LWF Assembly LWF member churches are looking forward to the upcoming Thirteenth LWF Assembly.
Week of Prayer: Visit to Rome explores growth towards Christian unity Praying with Pope Francis, meeting with dialogue partners and presenting Lutheran perspectives at an international symposium are all on the agenda
Transformational teaching in a post-pandemic world What lessons have been learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic about online versus in-person education and how can these insights transform theological e
LWF Assembly: “looking forward with so much to celebrate” The LWF Assembly is eight months away and there is growing excitement as preparations progress.
“Orthodox studies helped me appreciate Lutheran theology" LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt has been awarded the title of Doctor of Theology (Dr.
“Seek justice”: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity emphasizes the way in which shared worship must always go hand in hand with joint effo
First Palestinian woman to be ordained as pastor in the Holy Land Sally Azar, LWF Council Member and graduate of intercultural theology in Göttingen talks about her upcoming ordination and how she hopes it will pr
Ethiopia: Solar lights for rural communities LWF supports vulnerable families in Ethiopia with solar panels and lanterns.
Czech Republic: challenges of youth ministry Over three quarters of the Czech population has no church affiliation or religious belief, yet young people still look to the church as they search
Estonia: A “helping hand” for refugees Lutherans in Estonia have supported refugees of the war in Ukraine in many ways.
Living the Bible: peacemaking and prophetic action In our fourth and final Bible Year webinar, two leading Lutheran theologians explore ways in which Scripture can inspire meaningful and prophetic a
