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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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Europe Pre-Assembly in photos Last week delegates from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Europe met in Höör, Sweden, to prepare for the 12th LWF Assembly an
Called by faith to serve the world LWF General Secretary addresses delegates from European member churches at Pre-Assembly
Myanmar religions offer voices of hope in a new era Lutherans and Anglicans seek better relations with Buddhists in Myanmar
Recognition of a wounded God needed to overcome violence Festive worship with local congregation at beginning of European Pre-Assembly
LWF signs statement with ecumenical partners on US Presidential Executive Order on Refugees “Abysmal failure of compassion and responsibility”
Europe preparations for Assembly a chance to strengthen communion of churches in Europe Delegates from three LWF regions meet in Höör, Sweden
Ethiopian church elects Yonas Yigezu as president LWF General Secretary invites EECMY to continue strong engagement in the Lutheran Communion
Education for Muslim children in Myanmar LWF supports communities with schools, teacher training and student kits