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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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Solidarity for Ukrainian church diaconal work amid conflict Assistance to the displaced and people with disabilities
LWF president Bishop Younan visits member church in Kazakhstan Accompanying each other in the Lutheran communion
Liturgy for Reformation Sunday 2015 Order of worship for the 2015 Reformation Sunday period is now available.
UN Special Rapporteur seeks faith-based support for human rights’ advocacy LWF’s Oral Statement on Roma People at Human Rights Council
Active Lutheran participation in Norway’s ecumenical life Ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith perspectives at LWF Europe gathering
Europe’s Lutherans pledge increased efforts to welcome refugees Governments urged to create safe passage corridors
Czech Church advocates for a society that is more open to refugees Ruml Welcomes ‘First Step’ for Syrians, Expects More Intervention
Lutheran-Orthodox Commission to celebrate Reformation anniversary Preparations towards final statement on ordained ministry/riesthood