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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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Lutherans and Catholics share concern for nurturing families South African Bishop Phaswana brings LWF greetings to Vatican Synod of Bishops
Reformation Day 2015: invitation to reflect on theme, Liberated by God’s Grace LWF General Secretary’s letter urges member churches to think about what it means to be liberated by God’s grace
Joint ecumenical witness towards inclusion and inter-dependence Junge’s perspective on “From Conflict to Communion” in Scherer Lecture at Chicago
LWF welcomes new impulse towards sustainable development Rights-based approach, gender justice and accountability, key to ending poverty
Piazza Martin Lutero in Rome, a reminder to care for the poor An important ecumenical witness for Christians
Ongoing Lutheran reformation needs young people’s creativity LWF General Secretary Junge encourages youth to contribute new ideas