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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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Africa: Pre-Assembly message highlights unity, peace, and education Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social a
Assembly: Discover Poland, its church and people A visitor program will be available to individuals and groups interested in exploring the vibrant work of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Co
Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the p
Poland: Planning a new life, missing the old One year after the war in Ukraine started, refugees in Poland feel torn between their old life and their new situation.
Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.
Colombia: God calls people from all walks of life Having been in the ordained ministry for the past 25 years, Rev.
African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice
Suriname pastor to give Assembly’s opening sermon Embodying unity is vital in a world that wants to tear us apart and keep us separated, says Rev.
Post-pandemic life of young people in Hong Kong A twice-weekly video series showcases the work of young Lutheran women and men in Hong Kong and seeks to inspire new leaders in the church.
Czech priest Tomáš Halík announced as LWF Assembly keynote speaker Ordained in secret during the communist era, Halík is a renowned professor, writer and public speaker calling for dialogue and closer cooperation b
Suriname: A young woman initiating positive change in church and society Danielle Dokman from Suriname was elected to the LWF Council as a youth delegate in 2010.