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Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
Reformed churches: theology in the service of justice Rev. Dr Hanns Lessing, WCRC Acting General Secretary, reflects on urgency of ecumenical action for a just world
Porvoo: Lutherans, Anglicans growing in common faith Finnish Bishop Matti Repo attended the Lambeth Conference as co-chair of the ecumenical Porvoo group
Walking a new path together towards Christian unity LWF General Secretary addresses Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops on challenges of ecumenical journey
Guidelines for ministry in a multi-religious world Evangelical Lutheran Church in America shares suggestions for planning interfaith services and events
Strasbourg Ecumenical Institute to host online course Applications welcome until 31 August for week-long study course offering in-depth ecumenical training and sharing
Ecumenical witness to plight of Mediterranean migrants Swedish Bishop Karin Johannesson visits Anglican and Catholic parishes on islands of Sicily and Lampedusa
Anglican-Lutheran relations: Looking towards Lambeth Archdeacon of Canterbury Dr Will Adam shares ecumenical insights and hopes ahead of the 15th Lambeth Conference
Holding together a world plagued by violence and division Ecumenical guests at LWF Council stress urgency of deepening theological understanding and practical action
Denmark: We must seize the future with hope “Heavenly days” in Roskilde bring together thousands over Ascension weekend
LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace
Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life Lutheran and Jewish experts highlight urgency of renewing and strengthening relationships in times of polarization
