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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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Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations
Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice
16 Days: ‘Missing and Murdered’ victims of femicide Webinars hear how faith-based organizations must step up action to change cultures and stop gender-based violence
Tanzania: faith leaders highlight rights of people living with disabilities 16 Days: ELCT supports conference to strengthen role of religious leaders in ending all gender-based violence
Recognizing faith-based perspectives in protecting displaced persons Understanding the unique role and contribution of faith actors
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation Ecumenical organizations call for bold economic policies to end exploitation of people and planet
Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat” Lutheran Church in Liberia, ecumenical partners implement rice farming initiative
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation
Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background
Interfaith peacebuilding through short films LWF showcases grassroots initiatives from Iraq and Indonesia during Geneva Peace Week