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Training a new generation of ecumenists The Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg invites participants for an online course exploring major developments in relationships between
Lutherans in Europe, a “part of a bigger family” Delegates from Lutheran churches across Europe were among those gathered at the Conference of European Churches (CEC) General Assembly in Tallinn,
“Called to be messengers of hope, peace and reconciliation” LWF greets the General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches, meeing under the theme “Under God’s blessing – shaping the future”.
LWF remembers ecumenical leader Agnes Abuom LWF joins the WCC in remembering Dr Agnes Abuom, former moderator of the WCC, a “visionary and courageous” ecumenical leader from Africa, who died
LWF welcomes new WCC General Secretary LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt congratulates WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Jerry Pillay upon his installation today.
Applications open for Strasbourg summer seminar Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research welcomes applicants for its summer seminar exploring the meaning of ‘a communion of churches’.
Week of Prayer: Visit to Rome explores growth towards Christian unity Praying with Pope Francis, meeting with dialogue partners and presenting Lutheran perspectives at an international symposium are all on the agenda
“Seek justice”: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity emphasizes the way in which shared worship must always go hand in hand with joint effo
LWF gives thanks for life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins with Catholics and other faith leaders in mourning the loss of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on 31 D