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Women and Youth Pre-Council Meetings: A day in pictures (LWI) - Women and youth members of the LWF Council had their Pre-Council meetings on the morning of 16 June.
Pilgrims on the way to Wittenberg: a documentary in photos More than 200 participants in the LWF Wittenberg Pilgrimage walked from the St Nicolai Church in Coswig along the Lutherweg towards Wittenberg.
“Heavenly Cross” inaugurated at Luther Garden LWF leaders and German President Gauck unveil work of art
Lutherans discuss ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation LWF Wittenberg Pilgrimage started today
Affirming women’s ordination as our shared goal LWF General Secretary’s statement on Latvian Synod decision
More than 80 percent of LWF churches ordain women Survey affirms move towards a more inclusive ministry
Joint Ecumenical Commemoration to be held in Lund Cathedral and Malmö Arena Joint commemoration: liturgy in Lund Cathedral and public event in Malmö Arena open to wider participation
Open dialogue and training at Holy Land gender justice seminar The Lutheran World Federation's gender justice policy has been translated into Arabic.
Changing laws and patriarchal attitudes go hand in hand Arabic version of LWF Gender Justice Policy launched in West Bank and Gaza
Anglicans affirm Lutheran-Catholic agreement, endorse Reformation anniversary Finnish Bishop Repo encouraged by enthusiastic discussion at Lusaka meeting
Ordination of women in Poland: “The church is on the way” Advocating for a church with women in ordained ministry
Interfaith collaboration can reduce gender inequality Religious fundamentalism threatens sustainable development
