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Lutherans and Mennonites forge closer relations in practical ways Churches, theological education institutions to receive “Bearing Fruit” report
Lutherans represented at historic Orthodox Church council meeting Emphasis on dialogue with other Christians
Solidarity with peace building and encouragement of efforts to foster democracy LWF Council 2016 resolutions
Stronger partnerships, deeper ecumenical relationships Greetings by LWF’s dialogue partners to Council
Wittenberg momentum for Reformation commemoration LWF Council 2016 affirmed the ties that connect Lutherans
Articulating Lutheran presence in the public space LWF Council approves study document, invites church action
Displaced by climate change (LWI) – “The stories aren’t true,” Rigoberto Monge, 44, says. “You only get a job when you are lucky.”
Displaced by violence (LWI) – “We live as if in a prison,” Maria (not he real name) says. “We cannot go outside, and even in our homes we are not safe.
Global Lutheran leaders sign UN refugee agency petition LWF stands with 60 million displaced people on World Refugee Day
“Deeply saddened" by Latvian church decision against women’s ordination LWF Council statement on women in the ordained ministry
