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Wittenberg: “Moved, challenged, inspired, unsettled, and transformed” Pastors’ seminar studying Luther and building communion
Lutherans and Orthodox meet to prepare next dialogue session Cyprus to host first plenary of 19th Session focused on synodality and primacy in Eastern and Western traditions
Empowered for change: new graduates of theology, gender justice and leadership program TGLE third cohort participants encouraged to be “a catalyst of change in church and society”
A vision for inclusive, justice-oriented, and responsive theological education Theological Education and Formation steering group sets priorities for 2025-2027
Reformation Day: Celebrating diverse traditions of Lutheran identity Lutheran churches mark the Reformation anniversary in diverse contexts
From Doctrine to Daily Life: 25 years of the JDDJ The enduring impact of justification by faith and its relevance today
Finland: searching for religious identity in a shifting society Ecumenical scholar Dr Minna Hietamäki reflects on some cultural and religious trends in her country
First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network Strengthening the communion across regions and generations
Applications welcome for ecumenical study course Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research invites pastors and advanced theology students to apply for online training in October.
Open call: 2025 LWF scholarship applications 25 September is the deadline to submit requests for grants toward studies in theology and diakonia
New study group on theologies of the cross for the 21st century The LWF has initiated a study process on the theologies of the cross, to strengthen churches’ proclamation and Lutheran self-understanding.
