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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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Sowing in the ground, reaping on the river ARADIB(Chad)/ GENEVA, 1 September 2016 (LWI) - ‘‘Hold the rope, firmly, pull, pull!’ Djouma Ousmane shouts as he paddles a small barge.
Liberated by God’s grace to share the gospel, serve the needy PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 1 September 2016 (LWI) — What does God’s grace free Lutherans to do in an increasingly polarized wo
Addressing the root causes of poverty, marginalization and exclusion PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 30 August 2016 (LWI) — Many member churches of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) are already engaged with t
More than 74 million members in LWF’s 145 churches GENEVA, 30August 2016 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) churches around the world currently bring together more than 74 million
Churches’ prophetic voice critical in struggle for gender justice PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 28 August 2016 (LWI) – The church’s prophetic voice remains critical in the struggle for gender just
Churches share best practice in fight against injustice Workshop for diaconal workers in Latin American churches
Lutheran church in Suriname hosts LWF Assembly preparations for the Americas Delegates from 19 churches and ecumenical guests are among 70 participants
“Cherish the vision of a lasting peace in Colombia” LWF welcomes conclusion of peace negotiations in Colombia
In the beginning was the Word: The Bible in the life of the Lutheran communion New study document on Lutheran hermeneutics
Scriptures must continue to inform the church’s response to the world Interview with theologian Kenneth Mtata, coordinator of LWF’s hermeneutics process