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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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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
COVID-19: LWF intensifies rapid response to include long-term recovery Rapid Response Fund grants will increase to EUR 10,000 per project
Faith leaders prepare for COP26: Urgent climate action needed Junge’s message to faith and political leaders: “This year is crucial”
On World Water Day, LWF calls for access to safe water Water essential for protection in times of COVID-19
Sweden: Internet pastor engages faith seekers online Voices from the Communion: Rev. Charlotte Frycklund
COVID-19: Christians around the globe join ecumenical Week of Prayer On the first anniversary of pandemic, Christian churches and organizations pray for healing and hope
Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations
LWF calls for recognition of human right to safe, clean, sustainable environment Three statements on climate justice presented at 46th Session of Human Rights Council
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established