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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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Ethiopia: Symbols of Hope help rebuild lives of young people LWF General Secretary thanks EECMY for its holistic ministry
LWF highlights value of interfaith collaboration with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week: an opportunity to promote common human values
LWF condemns stifling of democracy in Venezuela Government urged to work with civil society and international community to end violence
Churches in Poland call for tolerance after killing of Gdansk mayor Lutheran Bishop Samiec underscores actions that promote reconciliation
Tribute to former LWF Vice-President Huberto Kirchheim (1938-2019) Brazilian church leader was dedicated to the ecumenical movement
Deeply Committed to Christian unity A new LWF publication spells out six ecumenical commitments in relations with other churches