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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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Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
Statement from Notre Dame Consultation: Visible Unity and Common Witness Five Christian communions proclaim anew the good news of God's liberating grace
From Conflict to Communion: The future of Christians together in the world Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans and Reformed discern further steps towards deeper ecclesial communion and common witness
Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation Leaders of five Christian World Communions attend ecumenical prayer service
Helping to shape Europe as a peace project Church leaders affirm ecumenical commitment to justice and human dignity
Ecumenical meeting in U.S. to follow up on Joint Declaration on Doctrine of Justification Notre Dame consultation to discuss impact and implications for five Christian world communions
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative
Paris conference marks 20 years of Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification Ecumenical encounter explores ways the agreement continues to inspire dialogue between different Christian churches
Polish Lutheran bishop shares his motto: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Voices from the Communion – Bishop Paweł Hause, Diocese of Masuria, Poland
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
Launch of “Roadmap” to economic and ecological justice Equipping churches to create just and sustainable communities