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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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Preventing sexual harassment in the office: from policy to practice Commitment to make workplaces safe for all
LWF urges UN members to support progressive refugee policies UNHCR Standing Committee Meeting: LWF and other NGOs call for protection of refugees
Visit of Pope Francis to the Ecumenical Centre will strengthen quest for unity Recognition of WCC’s important work
Anglican-Lutheran leaders offer Lent reflections North American Anglican and Lutheran leaders offer ecumenical reflections
Empowering young people to train LWF Peace Messengers New manual enables participants to conduct training in local context
Humanitarian aid should not be politicized Christian denominations and organizations call for release of funds for necessary humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees
Changing the media narrative on refugees Panel discussion on fair representation of refugees in news reporting
Lund Cross placed in chapel of the Ecumenical Center Visual expression of journey towards shared Eucharist
Water without cost In New Year Message General Secretary Junge says churches are called to offer a life-giving witness
The Middle East and the world need peace, not more violence LWF urges US President Trump to refrain from recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy