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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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Online course on climate justice and faith offered in Spanish LWF is expanding its online course on climate justice.
Webinar series marks 500 years of Bible translation Scripture scholars Sarah Hinlicky Wilson in Tokyo and Jean Koulagna in Rabat discuss the challenges of biblical translation and why it is essential
Luther’s September Testament: Bringing the Bible alive 500 years after Martin Luther produced his first translation of the New Testament from Greek into German, the LWF is marking the anniversary by ask
Led by the heart on the journey to Christian unity Anglican theologian Paul Avis has been working for Christian unity for the past half a century.
Kazakhstan: "We can always find common ground" Joint work for peace in the world was at the top of the agenda of the 7th congress of world and traditional religious leaders in Kazakhstan.
Leadership for peace and reconciliation Addressing the annual retreat of newly elected leaders from LWF’s member churches, General Secretary Rev.
Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
Assembly: Creating a space for joint reflection and shared vision Rev. Dr Faith Lugazia, the Assembly Content Coordinator, speaks about preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly
The Assembly is an invitation to reflect on contextual realities and theological heritage One Body, One Spirit, One Hope: Unfolding the call to unity in a fragmented world
Sweden: Reformation, reconciliation, and gender justice Voices from the Communion: Archbishop Antje Jackelén looks back at highlights and challenges of her leadership