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Women, men and youth gather ahead of Krakow Assembly Three Pre-Assemblies in Poland provide spaces for delegates to discuss shared challenges and shape priorities to bring to 13 to 19 September Assemb
Appeal to G20: Safeguard our children’s future Ahead of G20 summit in New Delhi, religious leaders call for a new international financial and economic architecture that prioritizes vulnerable pe
“From Windhoek to Kraków”: LWF publishes six-year report The LWF’s six-year report gives an overview of its activities in the years between the Twelfth and Thirteenth Assemblies and the journey from Windh
Auschwitz visit a key event at Krakow Assembly A visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum during LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly will be “a call to action to stand together, wherever people
Assembly thematic speakers from Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sweden Meet the three Lutheran leaders who will be presenting reflections on the theme of ‘One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’ at the Krakow Assembly in Septe
Showcasing ‘Conviviality’ at Krakow Assembly A new learning program will be presented at Krakow Assembly on ‘Seeking Conviviality: the art and practice of living together in increasingly fragm
Messages from Pre-Assemblies identify key issues and concerns Messages from regional Pre-Assemblies are an important part of preparing for the Thirteenth Assembly.
Krakow congregation welcomes Assembly participants Discover the Assembly welcome program organized by the Krakow congregation for the LWF Thirteenth Assembly.
World Humanitarian Day: LWF appreciates field staff On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, LWF highlights the work of their humanitarian staff, who work under very challenging conditions.
Chad receives 2,000 new Sudanese refugees every day LWF continues to provide humanitarian aid to Sudanese refugees in Chad. Many are severely wounded and have travelled far in search of safety.
LWF mourns former Vice-President Horst Hirschler Former LWF Vice-President, Bishop em. Horst Hirscher has died at the age of 89.
Malaysia: a lifetime calling to Lutheran ministry In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Thomas Low recalls his childhood in a non-Christian family and his call to ordained ministry in
