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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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AVH: financial crisis must be urgently resolved LWF appeals to EU and other partners to support Augusta Victoria Hospital’s life-saving cancer care for Palestinians
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well Local congregations are looking forward to receiving Assembly delegates
Chile: Lutheran bishop appointed chaplain to presidential palace Bishop Izani Bruch will be responsible for worship, pastoral care at the government headquarters
New partnership for LWF and International Labour Organization PROSPECTS program supports skills and business training for refugees and host communities in Iraq and Ethiopia
Ukraine: LWF provides cash assistance for refugees in Poland Enrolment centers in six locations to reach at least 60.000 vulnerable families
Putting faith into practice in words and deeds LWF General Secretary addresses synod of Protestant Church in the Netherlands
Nigerian seminary brings education on irregular migration and trafficking to the classroom Students and teachers of ‘Symbols of Hope’ in congregations and communities
Hungary: Sharing stories of credible witness in turbulent times Voices from the Communion: Kinga Marjatta Pap, Chairperson of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee
Jordan: Saving water while improving food security LWF pioneers hydroponic farming system enabling refugees and host communities to grow fresh fruit and vegetables
Earth Day: Nigerian youth contribute to climate justice Education and advocacy project raises climate awareness among pupils and communities
Uganda: LWF responds to urgent resource crisis for refugees Meeting urgent needs to build a sense of security
LWF scales up response to Ukrainian refugee crisis Priorities include humanitarian work and supporting member churches on front lines of welcome for refugees