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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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LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God
Welcoming the stranger, living as neighbors LWF’s Rev Anne Burghardt joins Muslim and Jewish leaders to showcase shared response to global refugee crises
Applications open for second phase of Hélène Ralivao Fund scholarships 16 May deadline: Churches are encouraged to invite women candidates
Lutheran-Catholic report: Baptism and Growth in Communion LWF and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publish report concluding Fifth Phase of dialogue
LWF invites youth to apply for Peace Messengers training in June 15 April deadline to submit applications endorsed by an LWF member church
Season of Creation theme: Listen to unheard voices Burning bush logo calls Christians to turn holy anger into action and advocacy to safeguard our common home
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Feminist theology for a just and inclusive church Rev. Dr Wanda Deifelt shares her journey from Brazilian village to pioneering professor and theological advisor
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence