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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 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
Young Namibians excited to host global Lutheran youth gathering More than 110 young Lutherans expected for LWF Youth Pre-Assembly in Ondangwa
Guatemala Lutherans speak out against killing of human rights activist Indigenous communities “most affected when defending their way of life”
Churches called to be tireless ambassadors of reconciliation LWF General Secretary Junge welcomes theme of 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Ninety masons trained to rebuild in rural Nepal LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide train builders in quake-proof construction
Learning to farm more efficiently in Colombia's insecure Chocó district “LWF has taught us to farm more nutritious crops"