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Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism - Cover. Photo: LWF/Sean Hawkey
15 Nov
New publication: Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism
Public Space, DTPW publications, LWF Publications, Lutheran Engagement in the Public Space
15 Nov
The LWF seeks to stimulate discussion around this question through a new publication titled Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism. The volume in the LWF Studies series (2019/...
Churches are invited to pray for Europe in the run-up to the EU Parliament elections taking place in member countries between 23 and 26 May. Photo: TeaMeister, under Creative Commons license (CC-BY-NC)
3 May
Churches invited to “pray for peace and freedom” in the run-up to EU elections
Peace, Public Space, church
3 May
As voters in the European Union prepare to elect their representatives to the EU Parliament between 23 and 26 May, the ELCNG has offered liturgical materials to guide worship services in the run-up...
Bishop Michael Bünker from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Austria explains the church's position regarding Austrian parliament's Good Friday decision. Photo: ECACA/Uschmann
15 Apr
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria
Good Friday, Austria, Public Space, Theology, Public theology, ecumenism
15 Apr
The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the Augsburg and Helvetic Confessions, the Old Catholic Church...
Participants in the LWF European Regions' Meeting in Moravske Toplice, Slovenia, follow the presentation of LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
13 Nov
European churches asked to counter populism by expressing God’s love
Europe, Migrants, Public Space, Lutheran identity, Youth Participation
13 Nov
Representatives of the three European regions of the LWF (Central Eastern Europe, Central Western Europe, Nordic Countries) meeting in Slovenia, said the growing populism and climate of fear in...
Archbishop Antje Jackelén during her keynote presentation at the CEC General Assembly in Novi Sad. Photo: Mladen Trkulja/CEC
8 Jun
Witnessing - a challenge for Europe
CEC, Christian, church, Public Space
8 Jun
LWF Vice-President delivers keynote address at CEC Assembly ...
More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests take part in the 2018 General Assembly and related events. Photo: CEC/ Mladen Trkulja
8 Jun
Unity as a prophetic witness
CEC, Christian, church, Public Space
8 Jun
LWF General Secretary’s greeting to CEC General Assembly ...
Pröpstin Astrid Kleist (left ) and Prof. Dr Puleng LenkaBula (center) in discussion during the conference in Berlin. Photo: LWF/ A. Weyermüller
8 May
Rediscovering the meaning of democracy
DTPW, Advocacy, Public Space, Ecumenical, inter-religious dialogue, inter-religious relations, Interfaith
8 May
„May God bless us with the feeling of being uncomfortable when the answers become too easy,” Singo Maibongwe from the United Theological College Harare in Zimbabwe prayed during a morning devotion of...
Staff from ACT Alliance member Hungarian Interchurch Aid offer food to a young refugee at Beremend, along Hungary's border with Croatia. Hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants flowed through Hungary in 2015 on their way to western Europe from Syria, Iraq and other countries. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT
26 Apr
Churches tackling the problem of populism
DTPW, Advocacy, Public Space, Ecumenical, inter-religious dialogue, inter-religious relations, Interfaith
26 Apr
A global conference bringing together church leaders hopes to find ways to counter growing populist movements that promote racism and hate crime.
Churches must be committed to strengthening public space. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
22 Aug
The church in the public space
LWF Publications, church, Public Space, study guide, Reformation, ABCDE of the Church’s Engagement in the Public Space
22 Aug
Lutheran World Federation produces new study document
LWF member church representatives and staff at the first meeting of the LWF study group on Lutheran engagement in public space, in Stuttgart, Germany. Photo: Dr Thilo Fitzner
6 Feb
Public Space Should Be a Just Place for All, Lutheran Theologians Agree
Public Space, Theology
6 Feb
LWF Study Group Outlines Framework for Two-Year Process
Church of Sweden Archbishop Dr Antje Jackelén. Photo: Dr Thilo Fitzner
28 Jan
Global Study Process on Lutheran Engagement in Public Space Kicks Off
Public Space, Theology
28 Jan
Seeking Active Presence That Helps Overcome Polarization Locally and Globally
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