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Where Christianity Is Growing the Most
26 Apr 2024 10:43 GMT
… as the second largest non-Christian religion, and in Europe Muslims will … . According to Lutheran World Federation figures, Ethiopia has the largest Lutheran church in the … in sub-Saharan Africa.
Illustration: Christianity percentage by country by multiple …
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Norman A. Hjelm, pastor, Christian theologian, writer, editor, and educator, has died at 92
22 Feb 2024 00:12 GMT
… an energetic intellectual who combined religious scholarship, leadership, education, … chapters about global Christianity, the church’s role in … 1985 to work for the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva, Switzerland, … of the Churches of Christ in New York until …
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Ten ways Christians can criticize Israel that aren t antisemitic
15 Feb 2024 14:44 GMT
… killed Jesus”. In 2023, The Lutheran World Federation issued a study document called … church’s urgent desire to live out our faith in Jesus Christ … —especially the active participation of Christian religious leaders and institutions in the …
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Christian ecumenism on display at Lutheran World Federation assembly
14 Sep 2023 18:24 GMT
… Thirteenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is underway in Krakow … Confederation of the Catholic Church's humanitarian … body of Christ, he said, "as Christians we … that goes beyond national, religious, social or cultural boundaries …
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Refugees, host community children to benefit from faith-based organization
20 Apr 2024 13:03 GMT
… by Compassion International through Baptist Church, Palorinya.
Compassion facilitator, … a church.
Mr. Ogeng Emmanuel, a project officer with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) … and general livelihood, Baptist Church Palorinya, the implementing agent will …
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Walk of witness, churches together, Norwich Catenians
15 Apr 2024 12:54 GMT
… starting at Sawston Free church and finishing at St … and friendship with our Christian brothers and sisters here … 9pm at St Ninian’s Church, Beanfield Avenue, Corby NN18 … of Director of the Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) Centre in Wittenberg, Germany …
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Western churches called for cease-fire. Palestinian Christians heard empty words.
22 Dec 2023 00:13 GMT
… dislocations, Azar said, Western Christian church leaders’ support for Israel or … , a Palestinian Christian and council member of the Lutheran World Federation, is applauded … United Church of Christ, the Disciples of Christ and the Evangelical Lutheran Church …
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Religious leaders call for inclusion in COP 28 talks
03 Dec 2023 17:12 GMT
… (COP28), December 1, 2023. [Courtesy]
Religious leaders have called for inclusion … Rensberg a representative from Sweden church, echoed Shantanu’s sentiments, … Ombese, a delegate with the Lutheran World Federation said climate adaptation measures should …
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Adventist Ecumenism: Theological Diversity in the Local Church
28 Nov 2023 02:14 GMT
… , to select another example: The Lutheran World Federation serves as the umbrella for … is set within their home church.
Embracing Congregational Ecumenism
Enthusiastically accepting … means to be a Christian—a follower of Christ—in Adventist garb …
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Lutheran World Federation head Anne Burghardt on historic firsts and helping Ukraine
07 Feb 2023 06:22 GMT
… Azar, but also visited our LWF World Service program and Augusta … , a Palestinian Christian and council member of the Lutheran World Federation, is applauded by … people came to the church to find their religious roots, in a …