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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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Earth Day: Continuing to care for creation and advocate for climate justice Call to increased efforts to support the most vulnerable and strive for sustainability
LWF partners to offer online course on climate justice and faith Online program to empower lay and ordained for climate justice work in communities
Remembering Cardinal Cassidy: Dialogue and reconciliation The LWF gives thanks for life of Australian cardinal who signed the JDDJ with the LWF
Encouraging youth engagement for climate justice action Call for small-scale climate justice projects in member churches
Public Theology: Echoing Miriam’s prophetic song Women theologians from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America weave “constructive anger” into melodies of hope
Easter vision: Seen, known, called by God LWF Easter Message 2021 by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
He gave his life that they might live LWF Good Friday Message 2021 by Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina
“Blessed are the peacemakers” – new publication on reconciliation A practical resource on reconciliation for the global communion
COVID-19: LWF intensifies rapid response to include long-term recovery Rapid Response Fund grants will increase to EUR 10,000 per project
El Salvador: Climate education and climate action go hand in hand Youth lead project to improve environment and food security