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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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COVID-19: LWF on frontlines of response in rural Myanmar Working on prevention messaging with UN, partner communities and local health authorities
COVID-19: “We are Easter people” Church leaders share messages of hope and life in advance of exceptional Easter
COVID-19: Churches preparing for an exceptional Easter Exceptional circumstances require unusual approaches to congregational life
COVID-19: Radio and SMS reaching people in Nepal LWF’s World Service program scales up response to pandemic with information and basic prevention item
COVID-19: Church brings hope amid hardship in Hong Kong ELCHK volunteers distribute food and medical supplies along with prayer and spiritual support
COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging” World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff
COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic
Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19 LWF calls on governments, civil society and churches to ensure rapid and inclusive response to pandemic
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response Assist churches to continue providing practical, spiritual and psychosocial support