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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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Liturgy for Reformation Sunday 2015 Order of worship for the 2015 Reformation Sunday period is now available.
Continue ecumenical engagement “in hope” – LWF partners Christian World Communions and ecumenical partners greet LWF Council
French religious leaders meet President Hollande on climate change (LWI) - The leader of the United Protestant Church of France (EPUDF) Rev.
UN Special Rapporteur seeks faith-based support for human rights’ advocacy LWF’s Oral Statement on Roma People at Human Rights Council
LWF announces decision not to invest in fossil fuels Speaking up and acting for climate justice as people of faith
Council endorses proposal for a continued sustainable LWF Important step in addressing long-term challenges
LWF Councillors take strength from Hope Does Not Disappoint Meeting theme holds particular significance GENEVA, 23 June (LWI) - In the face of suffering, hope sustains and encourages.
LWF Council appoints new directors for Mission and Development and World Service departments Strengthening holistic mission and humanitarian response
Communion amidst diversity LWF Council agrees process for member church study of self-understanding document
Increasing mutual understanding between US Lutherans and Catholics From Conflict to Communion study guide helps movement toward unity
Active Lutheran participation in Norway’s ecumenical life Ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith perspectives at LWF Europe gathering