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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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Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates Looking forward to gathering as a global communion
A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace Online ecumenical service on Ash Wednesday features testimonies from Ukrainian towns and cities under attack
New website for LWF Thirteenth Assembly Information in four languages on assembly theme, host church and ongoing preparations
A World of Neighbours offers vision of welcoming society Church of Sweden hosts interreligious summit showcasing work to support migrants and create inclusive societies
Building inclusive societies with universal social protection Ecumenical consultation explores role of churches in strengthening social contract between governments and citizens
COVID-19 rapid response fund: “A shared commitment to leave no one behind” Over EUR 1.1 million distributed to 181 member church projects in 53 countries
LWF welcomes new UNICEF director Following five decades of fruitful partnership, LWF urges “stronger collaboration for our shared mission”
Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations
Nordic churches conclude project on “Baptism in Times of Change” Learning about differences encourages reflections on the familiar
Iceland: She trailblazed a legacy of women's ordination Voices from the Communion: Rev. Auður Eir Vilhjálmsdóttir the first woman ordained to ministry in Iceland
Norway: Church receives award for staff recruitment film “Close to Life” shows how the church and its staff are part of people’s daily lives
Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy