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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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COVID-19: LWF steps up prevention in Kenya refugee camp Efforts focus on sharing information and training in handwashing and hygiene to stop spread of virus
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COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic
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Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19 LWF calls on governments, civil society and churches to ensure rapid and inclusive response to pandemic
COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response Assist churches to continue providing practical, spiritual and psychosocial support
COVID-19: LWF joins global UN appeal to help the most vulnerable Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem makes room for emergency "Every precaution to protect high-risk patients”