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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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“I believe, therefore…” - hundreds of Polish youth support Reformation project More than 400 young people join Living Reformation project
Called by faith to serve the world LWF General Secretary addresses delegates from European member churches at Pre-Assembly
Recognition of a wounded God needed to overcome violence Festive worship with local congregation at beginning of European Pre-Assembly
Europe preparations for Assembly a chance to strengthen communion of churches in Europe Delegates from three LWF regions meet in Höör, Sweden
A common testimony in a divided world LWF Vice-President Fabiny prays intercommunion will still come true
More than 74 million members in LWF’s 145 churches GENEVA, 30August 2016 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) churches around the world currently bring together more than 74 million
“Deeply saddened" by Latvian church decision against women’s ordination LWF Council statement on women in the ordained ministry
“Heavenly Cross” inaugurated at Luther Garden LWF leaders and German President Gauck unveil work of art
Pilgrim Station, Opening worship, "Heavenly Cross" inauguration in the Luther Garden - The day in pictures A solemn opening service in the historic town church in Wittenberg, the unveiling of the redesigned “Heavenly Cross” in the Luther Garden, a "livin