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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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A shared commitment to serve people in need Interview with co-editors of LWF guidelines on collaboration of member churches and World Service
LWF congratulates South African bishop Naledzani Josephine Sikhwari "To build gender justice in the church is our shared commitment”
Sowing seeds of hope in soil of online conversation Webinar explores ways of countering hate speech and promoting inclusion, justice, respect on social media
Australians ‘Walk My Way’ to support refugee children Lutheran schools and churches join fundraising walk to help LWF bring education to thousands of African children
LWF sends Eid greetings to Muslim and interfaith partner organizations Strengthening cooperation with Islamic Relief Worldwide and Network of Religious and Traditional Peacemakers
LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem Statement calls on churches to pray for peace, justice and an end to forced evictions of Palestinian families
Ethiopian church documentary shows returnee migrants can find hope at home LWF-supported project focuses on the risks and consequences of irregular migration
Encouraging youth engagement for climate justice action Call for small-scale climate justice projects in member churches
Public Theology: Echoing Miriam’s prophetic song Women theologians from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America weave “constructive anger” into melodies of hope