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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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“Durable and peaceful solutions” needed for displaced Rohingya LWF World Service director Maria Immonen reflects on the situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh
COVID-19: LWF launches second phase of Rapid Response Fund 65 church projects in 40 countries in the first phase
70 years of “bringing love to life” LWF congratulates Australian Lutheran World Service on their anniversary
Argentina: LWF Youth leads reforestation mission Church mission launches campaign to plant 180 thousand trees
Works of love for neighbors in need LWF partner Canadian Lutheran World Relief adapts “We Care”-program
Jordan: Giving hope to a “lost generation” LWF concludes education project which supports schools and communities
COVID-19: DRC church keeps students and their families protected LWF Rapid Response Fund supports provision of face masks and sanitation items in schools
Asia: Strengthening communion relations in time of pandemic LWF Asia leaders meet online for prayer, fellowship
Spirituality at the heart of Lutheran identity Fourth ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar focuses on Spirituality in contemporary church life and worship
Nepalese church opens ICT center to promote youth employment COVID-19 protective measures in place for students and instructors
COVID-19: Responding when social distancing isn’t an option LWF World Service concerned about long-term effects of the pandemic
Worshiping together on Reformation Day LWF offers resources for global involvement of member churches