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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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20 Mar – 15 Apr 2022 Call for applications: Peace Messengers Training for youth (Closes on 15 April 2022)
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’ LWF member church in Slovakia welcomes refugees from Ukraine
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland
CSW66: Young people call for action not words “Invest in the future for climate justice” say youth delegates to Commission on the Status of Women
Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects “Taking a step for the protection of God’s creation”