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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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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
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
South Sudan: Human rights’ review mechanism provides strong foundation for lasting peace LWF-organized UN side event presents challenges and opportunities of implementing UPR recommendations
Austrian Pastor Tendis among victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash LWF sends sincere condolences to family and church
Faith-based organizations are “uniquely placed to support” UN’s 2030 Agenda LWF General Secretary speaks at international conference in the Vatican on ‘Religions and the SDGs’
Colombia: Pushing for peace and women’s rights Lutheran church joins other civil society representatives presenting shadow report to UN’s CEDAW committee
Nepal: Building better houses and promoting interfaith harmony Earthquake-resilient buildings and sustainable livelihoods, thanks to the LWF and IRW
Dutch pastor praises faith of refugee family The family spent 97 days inside a Protestant church before being granted right to remain in the Netherlands
Mexican Lutheran church leader shares his vision of a healing community of believers Towards a church and society without barriers
LWF in Honduras offers alternatives to migration Skills training and human rights advocacy provide hope for young people facing poverty and violence
LWF highlights value of interfaith collaboration with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week: an opportunity to promote common human values