Resources

Concrete ways in which religious people can together engage in contemporary social challenges are proposed and readers are encouraged to engage across religious communities on social issues

An exploration of the ways in which the Scriptures can be read in light of Luther’s understanding of vocation and the implications of affirming the dignity of work in relation to questions of fair remuneration, gender and culture

Various constructive hermeneutical and theological proposals are presented that intend to further the development of Lutheran theological insights that are transformative in relation to new contexts and challenges today

By honestly naming the complex and conflictual realities and pointing to seeds of hope in our societies, this book deepens the understanding of human agency and freedom from a faith perspective

An action plan for individuals and congregations to motivate concrete and develop meaningful processes in gender justice in the communion

A resource for reflection and discussion.

Climate change threatens the Earth’s future and raises deeply spiritual and ethical questions. Biblical scholars, theologians and ethicists develop perspectives for changes in worldviews, practices and policies needed at this kairotic time.

Groups of young people in local congregations and other church settings are in contact with two other groups from other continents.

An LWF contribution to the understanding and practice of diakonia

This LWF youth toolkit supports young people in organizing climate change activities and Bible studies.

Faith, hope and love are seen as three basic dimensions in interreligious encounters that can be constructively engaged and further deepened. Theological reflections arising from interreligious engagement and research are developed

Study Document of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Commission on Unity

An LWF contribution to the understanding and practice of mission

Individuals and congregations are invited to use this concise action plan, the result of a collaborative undertaking of the LWF member churches, as a discussion starter

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This volume presents the official Declaration confirmed by the LWF and the Roman Catholic Church in 1999. The result of decades of Lutheran–Roman Catholic dialogue, this primary document represents an ecumenical event of historical significance.

The director of the LWF Department of Theology and Studies Rev. Dr Viggo Mortensen and the Church of Sweden Research Department in Uppsala worked together to produce this publication.

Decided by the LWF Assembly gathered at Evian in 1970, the women desk at the LWF became operational in 1972. For its 20 years of existence in 1992, it published a survey made by the very first women who ensured that the LWF is an inclusive community.

Report of a Consultation sponsored by The Lutheran World Federation