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What We Do Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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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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New publication: Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism Amplifying the churches’ voices for justice and hope in society
Searching for treasures of Lutheran tradition Women doing theology ask: What does the gospel say about gender in the church today?
Sharing stories, reforming structures Women from European churches meet to discuss ways of overcoming injustice, discrimination and violence
Living together as a communion LWF General Secretary addresses church leaders of Central and Eastern Europe
Churches in Central and Eastern Europe discuss Lutheran identity, diversity and pneumatology Leadership consultation offers opportunities to reflect on contexts, opportunities, and hopes
Be a better rights defender Workshop on rights-based approach brings together experiences from 10 project countries
The Holy Spirit in baptism, ministry and eucharist Lutheran-Orthodox dialogue commission meets in Albania
Seeking wisdom to listen to creation and learn from it 2019 closing online prayer for “Season of Creation” now available
Polish church joins faith groups for peace conference Religious leaders debate democracy and role of religions in the public space