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News & Resources Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People “An essential step forward on the long road of reconciliation” 16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence Webinar highlights global advocacy and local action to empower women in Asia, Africa and Latin America 7 Dec 2021 Now not later: Lutheran young adults look at COP26 Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees General Synod adopts comprehensive new policy Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub Legacy of Madagascan theologian Hélène Ralivao continues through launch of research and resource development fund France: Youth advocacy for a ‘shared Earth’ and care for creation LWF supports ‘Grand KIFF’ festival to affirm young people’s role in the church 25 Nov – 2 Dec 2021 16 Days: Missing and Murdered ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation Ecumenical organizations call for bold economic policies to end exploitation of people and planet Palestine: Women trust a woman judge to “understand them” Voices from the Communion: Judge Scarlet Bishara talks about her presence on the Lutheran Ecclesiastical Court LWF commends new ‘conviviality’ resources to all churches New publications: Four storybooks from the European Diaconal Process Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor New general secretary spells out principles, priorities and challenges in first address to LWF Council Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 … Next page Next › Last page Last » Press Room LWF's latest Press Releases, Media advisories, and other relevant materials for the Media. Learning Platform LWF Learning brings together educational resources and materials, structured by themes, in a clear and accessible way. The tool consists of courses and other resources and training materials that are offered through a variety of platforms. Archives The Archives preserve the institutional memory of the Lutheran World Federation.
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People “An essential step forward on the long road of reconciliation”
16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence Webinar highlights global advocacy and local action to empower women in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees General Synod adopts comprehensive new policy
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub Legacy of Madagascan theologian Hélène Ralivao continues through launch of research and resource development fund
France: Youth advocacy for a ‘shared Earth’ and care for creation LWF supports ‘Grand KIFF’ festival to affirm young people’s role in the church
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation Ecumenical organizations call for bold economic policies to end exploitation of people and planet
Palestine: Women trust a woman judge to “understand them” Voices from the Communion: Judge Scarlet Bishara talks about her presence on the Lutheran Ecclesiastical Court
LWF commends new ‘conviviality’ resources to all churches New publications: Four storybooks from the European Diaconal Process
Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor New general secretary spells out principles, priorities and challenges in first address to LWF Council
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation
