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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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World Refugee Day: Celebrating the gifts of refugees “Promoting inclusion, as we work with marginalized communities”
Vatican visit to mark next step from conflict to communion LWF delegation to meet Pope Francis and extend agreement on closer cooperation with Caritas Internationalis
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
Supporting Syria’s refugees, ten years on Czech Diaconia continues to support LWF’s vital education and skills training for Syrian refugees in neighboring Jordan
Allow medical and humanitarian access to Gaza Doctors from Augusta Victoria Hospital denied entry to provide lifesaving treatment for cancer patients
LWF urges Denmark to reconsider changes to refugee law New legislation approved by Danish government allows for forcible removal of refugees and asylum seekers
A shared commitment to serve people in need Interview with co-editors of LWF guidelines on collaboration of member churches and World Service
Stop the spiral of violence in Colombia Christian organizations call on President Duque to end repression and address root causes of popular protests
Jordan: Youth project fosters innovation and collaboration Syrian and Jordanian youth create solutions for everyday problems, awarded for inventions
Australians ‘Walk My Way’ to support refugee children Lutheran schools and churches join fundraising walk to help LWF bring education to thousands of African children
Argentine diaconal foundation lauds LWF’s dedication as it qualifies for new EU funding Human rights, food security and environmental protection among indigenous Mbya Guaraní
LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem Statement calls on churches to pray for peace, justice and an end to forced evictions of Palestinian families