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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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Honduran church models inclusion and opportunities for young women LWF member church works with partners offering alternatives to migration
Germany: Attention and space for God’s presence “Sabbath year” in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover
India: Sharing the gospel and working for social justice in Tamil Nadu Interview with newly consecrated Bishop Daniel Jayaraj
“As churches in mission, we belong to each other” LWF General Secretary addresses EECMY Committee of Mutual Christian Responsibility
Dutch pastor praises faith of refugee family The family spent 97 days inside a Protestant church before being granted right to remain in the Netherlands
Ethiopia: A vibrant Lutheran church with 9.3 million faithful LWF General Secretary and ecumenical guests join Sunday worship at Mekane Yesus
Ethiopia: Symbols of Hope help rebuild lives of young people LWF General Secretary thanks EECMY for its holistic ministry
LWF highlights value of interfaith collaboration with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week: an opportunity to promote common human values
Speed limit, electric cars and a forest towards a climate-friendly church German church takes practical action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
New LWF member: United Evangelical Church in Cuba Lutheran Synod “Being part of the LWF allows us to give and receive in every way”
Tribute to former LWF Vice-President Huberto Kirchheim (1938-2019) Brazilian church leader was dedicated to the ecumenical movement