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Revitalizing congregations, serving people In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Leon Novak of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovenia talks about his church, missi
Strong ecumenical ties anchored in God’s promise of hope Leaders of global church bodies addressing the LWF at its Council meeting expressed hope for continued ecumenical engagement, mutual support and sh
Council concludes: new strategy, study processes, public statements The new LWF Council’s first full meeting concluded after having approved a new strategy, theological study processes, and statements on public and
Council visit inaugurates new Communion Office President Stubkjær describes Communion Office as a "hub for world Lutheranism” as Council joins staff for inaugural prayer and blessing of new offi
Council joins Geneva congregations for Sunday services Council members representing their churches across the global communion gathered in central Geneva on Sunday for worship with local German and Engl
Kenya: Solidarity with families that lost everything LWF communion solidarity boosts rapid assistance to those in dire need
LWF Annual Report 2023 published The Thirteenth Assembly is prominent in 2023 Annual Report of the LWF which is now available on the LWF’s website and in hard copy.
Astrid Kleist installed as new leader of LWF German National Committee Former LWF Vice-President Astrid Kleist was installed as the new leader of the GNC/LWF last weekend, in a festive service in Wittenberg.
Tanzania: working for change in church and society In this Voices from the Communion, Faustina Nillan, newly appointed as director for women and gender with the All Africa Conference of Churches, sh
Two decades of service to Lutherans worldwide and in Germany The GNC/LWF General Secretary, Norbert Denecke, is retiring after more than 20 years of service.
