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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: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus Lutheran leaders urge all churches to support laws and regulations that “promote and protect life”
COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps
COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement
Strengthen efforts for gender justice and women’s empowerment Vital to maintain momentum towards CSW64
Men's voices vital in quest for gender justice In International Women’s Day message, Lutheran leaders call for stronger, broader commitment to gender equality
LWF Jerusalem centralizes its vocational training in Ramallah Local church school building is converted into a training center
LWF and partners advocate for Palestinian children’s access to health care Security checks delay treatment and hinder parental accompaniment
LWF joins prayer chain for climate justice Churches and individuals urged to take part in 10-month initiative leading up to COP26 climate summit
Nepal: Ready to respond to those in need New LWF program helps member churches be better prepared to deal with emergencies and natural disasters
Iceland’s pastor for immigrants and asylum seekers Church seeks to ‘welcome the stranger’ as numbers of foreigners rise in the Nordic nation