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Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us
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LWF Council to meet online, 18-23 June Governing body to reflect on response to COVID-19, plans for 2022, elect next General Secretary
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
LWF congratulates South African bishop Naledzani Josephine Sikhwari "To build gender justice in the church is our shared commitment”
El Salvador: “Witnessing migration is one of the hardest things” Voices from the Communion: Mr. Fernando Arucha
LWF sends condolences to DCA/NCA after family members killed in Gaza airstrikes “Violence must end, civilians must be protected”