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LWF calls for communicators for Krakow assembly LWF is looking for experienced communicators to support the global communication team at the LWF assembly in Krakow, and to share the life of the a
Christians across the globe pray for peace A global prayer for peace on 22 March brought together Christians of many denominations to pray and witness to peace and hope amid conflict.
LWF publishes Thirteenth Assembly Study Guide LWF has published a Study Guide to equip participants at the Thirteenth Assembly and Pre-Assemblies with material for reflection on the as
Stewards committed to sharing their leadership gifts at the Assembly The stewardship program is a long-standing part of LWF Assemblies.
LWF launches "Seven weeks for peace" lent campaign This lent, the LWF invites Lutheran churches worldwide to pray for peace in seven countries and regions worldwide.
LWF grants scholarship for 2023 The LWF has approved more than 120 candidates for its scholarships’ program in theology and diakonia studies in 2023. The majority are youth.
Encouraging examples for climate action by young people LWF invites proposals for small-scale youth-led climate projects in its member churches.
Applications open for 2023 lay leaders seminar LWF is calling for applications to join its annual seminar on church leadership which be held in Geneva, Switzerland, and Wittenberg, Germany, in J
LWF Youth invite all to participate in survey Lutheran World Federation Youth are conducting a survey to collect information about the communion’s commitment to youth leadership and are asking
LWF Assembly: “looking forward with so much to celebrate” The LWF Assembly is eight months away and there is growing excitement as preparations progress.
“Seek justice”: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity emphasizes the way in which shared worship must always go hand in hand with joint effo