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2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships A ‘commitment to develop knowledge and skills and promote our shared values’
Ecumenical imperative to protect our common home Webinar to launch Season of Creation focuses on practical ways of working together for Christian unity
LWF launches survey on contemporary Lutheran identity Questionnaire seeks participation from all member churches as preparation for Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland
Ecumenical partnerships in a post-pandemic world At the end of the Week of Prayer, we look ahead to highlights and hopes for progress towards Christian unity
The climate crisis is a humanitarian crisis LWF and partners launch call for accelerated climate adaptation
Tribute to former Liberian Bishop Sumoward Harris, a voice for justice and peace LWF’s condolences and prayers of support to the Lutheran Church in Liberia
Christian unity: way of life for Grandchamp sisters Ecumenical community in Switzerland prepared prayers and reflections for annual Week of Prayer
Being Lutheran: Lifting up voices of youth Young theologians from Sweden, Poland, Canada and South Africa share perspectives on Lutheran identity
Young Reformers in Africa ‘make things happen’ with limited resources Leadership and equity important topics for future work
Reaffirmed commitment to path from conflict to communion New Italian version of JDDJ on 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Excommunication
Mercy as watchword for post-pandemic world LWF General Secretary sends New Year message to member churches