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What We Do Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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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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Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls
Serbia: Apple trees as a sign of faith and creation Youth-led climate project contributes to biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness
Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
Aid agencies warn of irreversible damage in Syria Statement calls on international community to push for end to conflict and step up urgent humanitarian aid
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed
Freedom of a Christian: a compass for contemporary church ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores relevance of Luther’s text on liberty and service to neighbors in need
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations