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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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Americas: “God breathed life unto dry bones” LWF member churches of the Americas gather to discuss post-pandemic challenges and opportunities
Haiti: building hurricane and earthquake resistant homes LWF World Service provides hope for a sustainable future
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well Local congregations are looking forward to receiving Assembly delegates
Chile: Lutheran bishop appointed chaplain to presidential palace Bishop Izani Bruch will be responsible for worship, pastoral care at the government headquarters
Putting faith into practice in words and deeds LWF General Secretary addresses synod of Protestant Church in the Netherlands
Easter message: The Risen One Calls and Challenges us Council member Karla Steilmann reflects on the power of the resurrection to open our eyes to our neighbor’s needs
European churches call for commitment to all refugees Easter statement from Christian leaders welcomes Ukraine response, calls for solidarity with all seeking protection
Good Friday message 2022: God between two criminals LWF Vice President Astrid Kleist reflects on the meaning of the Crucifixion for those suffering in our strife-ridden world
LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God
Lutheran-Catholic report: Baptism and Growth in Communion LWF and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publish report concluding Fifth Phase of dialogue
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland