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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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Reformation Day Online: Virtual Choir, Critical Theological Debates Hundreds to Explore Christian Faith and Lutheran Identity in First Virtual Conference of Global Young Reformers
Indonesia: Credit Union Makes Start-Ups a Success Church Initiative Helps Small Businesses and Unites Farmers
Flooded Camps in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region Cause Water, Food Crisis for South Sudanese Refugees Health Risks from Cholera, Malaria and Hepatitis E
2014 Nobel Peace Prize: Honoring Dedication to Freedom and Education LWF Congratulates Joint Winners Malala Yousafzay and Kailash Satyarthi
LWF and UNHCR Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Humanitarian Cooperation “Delighted to see the scope for our joint work expand”
LWF to Support Communities Impacted by Drought, Food Shortages in Central America Drought Linked to El Niño Damages Bean and Corn Crops
Obituary for Dr. Arne Sovik, September 2014 Dr. Arne Sovik died in Minneapolis, USA on 16 September at the age 96.
Church of Sweden’s First Female Archbishop Antje Jackelén Reflects on her First 100 Days in Office Stresses LWF Engagement in Climate Change, Sustainability and Ongoing Reformation
LWF Solidarity with Churches and Communities Affected by Ebola Crisis Lutheran Churches in Liberia and Sierra Leone Reach Out