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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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Pilgrim Station, Opening worship, "Heavenly Cross" inauguration in the Luther Garden - The day in pictures A solemn opening service in the historic town church in Wittenberg, the unveiling of the redesigned “Heavenly Cross” in the Luther Garden, a "livin
Lutherans discuss ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation LWF Wittenberg Pilgrimage started today
Enhancing church capacity for transformation GENEVA, 13 June 2016 (LWI) – Most theologians and diaconal professionals trained through The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Human and Institutiona
Young pastor to preach at LWF Assembly Closing Worship Online voting of International Preaching Contest started
Affirming women’s ordination as our shared goal LWF General Secretary’s statement on Latvian Synod decision
The lantern is lit: official launch of LWF Assembly preparations LWF President Younan, Namibian Vice President Iyambo at launch
More than 80 percent of LWF churches ordain women Survey affirms move towards a more inclusive ministry
Joint Ecumenical Commemoration to be held in Lund Cathedral and Malmö Arena Joint commemoration: liturgy in Lund Cathedral and public event in Malmö Arena open to wider participation
LWF Council to meet in Wittenberg, Germany GENEVA, 1 June 2016 (LWI) –The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council will meet from 15 to 21 June in Wittenberg, Germany under the theme, Gr