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Pilgrim Station, Opening worship, "Heavenly Cross" inauguration in the Luther Garden - The day in pictures A solemn opening service in the historic town church in Wittenberg, the unveiling of the redesigned “Heavenly Cross” in the Luther Garden, a "livin
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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
LWF Council to meet in Wittenberg, Germany GENEVA, 1 June 2016 (LWI) –The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council will meet from 15 to 21 June in Wittenberg, Germany under the theme, Gr