Third LOI consultation begins next week

“The Gospel as Good News” will be the theme as 63 Orthodox and evangelical leaders gather just outside Helsinki, Finland, from 1-5 September 2015 for the third Lausanne-Orthodox Consultation.  We value your prayers for this important gathering. Full details are now available on our website here

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We will be meeting at the beautiful Sofia Cultural Centre as guests of the Orthodox Church of Finland.

All participants will be receiving a final instruction letter on 26 or 27 August – please look out for this important communication.

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