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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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Implementing gender justice in Asian contexts Women meet in Indonesia ahead of regional church leadership conference
Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic Voices from the Communion: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren speaking out for hospitality and inclusion in a secular country
As Climate Summit begins, Churches Call for Action Now! Deep seated transformation needed to address climate emergency
“The wisdom of God woven into the fabric of creation” Ecumenical partners launch photo exhibition on the Bible and biodiversity in New York and Geneva
Peace begins by disarming hearts and hands LWF General Secretary at Sant’Egidio meeting calls on religious communities to join forces to combat hate speech
Polish church joins faith groups for peace conference Religious leaders debate democracy and role of religions in the public space
Season of Creation: Called to be stewards of the web of life Safeguarding biodiversity as God’s blessing
Encouraged as sisters in faith Women leaders overcoming boundaries of gender, culture and social status
Kenya moving towards gender equality in church and society KELC promotes theological foundations for gender justice
LWF and ecumenical partners launch Zacchaeus campaign for tax justice Educating churches locally and advocating for justice and reparations at the highest level
Wittenberg: Bringing together people from all over the world LWF Center and ELCA Center Celebrate 10th and 20th Anniversaries