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Protecting civic space, enhancing gender justice Faith-based organizations discuss ways of responding to recent setbacks in the work of defending women’s human rights
‘Journeys from the Crossroads’ of studying and living theology In this new publication, a group of current LWF scholarship holders share insights from their respective contexts,…
Maintaining unity, celebrating diversity: a new publication The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spir
Assembly calls for protection of Christians in the Holy Land In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the inter
LWF calls for member church project proposals LWF member churches have been invited to submit proposals for long-term projects that will begin in 2025. The deadline is 8 January 2024.
Assembly calls for more just global economic system In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly called on churches to continue raising their voices for a more just global economic system and a
Assembly resolutions: theology, inclusivity, dialogue, and climate among key topics LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly resolutions highlight key concerns for churches including study processes in theology, intergenerational justice, sexual
LWF Annual Report 2022 published The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume.
A pledge to strengthen the bonds of communion LWF Thirteenth Assembly message affirms unity in diversity, and the call to serve the neighbor.
Serving the church as equals Women delegates from LWF member churches gathered for their Pre-Assembly to worship, build, and sustain relationships, assess regional and global n
Women, men and youth gather ahead of Krakow Assembly Three Pre-Assemblies in Poland provide spaces for delegates to discuss shared challenges and shape priorities to bring to 13 to 19 September Assemb