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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
Liturgy and Lutheran identity: new LWF liturgical studies coordinator Rev. Allison Werner Hoenen reflects on her journey from Houston in the United States to Leipzig in Germany
Europe: learning to be “church for others” At the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague, delegates are reminded of their mission to be communicators of hope
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.
“To hope and act with creation” is theme of 2024 Season of Creation The celebration guide for the 2024 Season of Creation has been launched with an invitation to worship and advocate together during the annual Chris
New skills to lead and advocate for gender justice Two participants in the LWF training program on theology, leadership, and gender justice share how newly acquired skills and knowledge advance thei
