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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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Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation Leaders of five Christian World Communions attend ecumenical prayer service
Ecumenical meeting in U.S. to follow up on Joint Declaration on Doctrine of Justification Notre Dame consultation to discuss impact and implications for five Christian world communions
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
Honduran church models inclusion and opportunities for young women LWF member church works with partners offering alternatives to migration
LWF highlights value of interfaith collaboration with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week: an opportunity to promote common human values
Deeply Committed to Christian unity A new LWF publication spells out six ecumenical commitments in relations with other churches
USA seminarians reflect on global ecumenism and reconciliation Iowa’s Wartburg seminary students visit LWF Communion Office
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders
2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others
70 years on: Upholding the dignity of every human being LWF urges global community of states to safeguard the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
COP24: Global church bodies urge transformative action to protect the most vulnerable Press Release: LWF, WCC and ACT Alliance reiterate calls for just implementation of Paris Agreement