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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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A year-long celebration of God’s reforming grace Lutherans in New Zealand commemorate 500 years of the Reformation
LWF General Secretary Junge to receive 2017 Augsburg Peace Prize Recognition of a “patient bridge-builder between the continents”
Palestinian Bishop Munib Younan receives Niwano Peace Prize Calls for robust moderation that rejects all forms of extremism
Cycling for the climate Young reformers in Indonesia use bicycles to inspire youth action on climate change
Reviving, rethinking, renewing faith Young Reformers in the United States bring youth voices to congregations
Reorienting ourselves – From Conflict to Communion LWF General Secretary Martin Junge maps out next steps in the Lutheran-Catholic dialogue
“You got us started - we won’t stop now” LWF General Secretary thanks youth for leadership in addressing climate change
“Nurture mutual trust and confidence” Interview with Archbishop Dr. Musa Panti Filibus, newly elected President of The Lutheran World Federation
Ready for deeper engagement in peace building LWF President Musa at “Responsibility of Religions for Peace” conference in Berlin
Academic recognition of LWF’s ecumenical engagement General Secretary Junge receives University of Notre Dame honorary doctorate
‘Out into the world, to give our fruits to others’ Young Lutheran Lydia Posselt delivers closing sermon for LWF’s Twelfth Assembly in Windhoek.