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Luther’s September Testament: Bringing the Bible alive 500 years after Martin Luther produced his first translation of the New Testament from Greek into German, the LWF is marking the anniversary by ask
Led by the heart on the journey to Christian unity Anglican theologian Paul Avis has been working for Christian unity for the past half a century.
Kazakhstan: "We can always find common ground" Joint work for peace in the world was at the top of the agenda of the 7th congress of world and traditional religious leaders in Kazakhstan.
Leadership for peace and reconciliation Addressing the annual retreat of newly elected leaders from LWF’s member churches, General Secretary Rev.
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
Assembly: Creating a space for joint reflection and shared vision Rev. Dr Faith Lugazia, the Assembly Content Coordinator, speaks about preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly
The Assembly is an invitation to reflect on contextual realities and theological heritage One Body, One Spirit, One Hope: Unfolding the call to unity in a fragmented world
Sweden: Reformation, reconciliation, and gender justice Voices from the Communion: Archbishop Antje Jackelén looks back at highlights and challenges of her leadership
Standing together to strengthen refugee response Interfaith conference highlights how Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups are working to ‘welcome the stranger’
Pandemic and Pedagogy: post-COVID theological education LWF teams up with ecumenical partners for a conference on how to support staff and student learning online
LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities Delegates from LWF’s seven regions meet in-person for third international training
