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What We Do Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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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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The Assembly is an invitation to reflect on contextual realities and theological heritage One Body, One Spirit, One Hope: Unfolding the call to unity in a fragmented world
South Sudan: expanding education for children with disabilities “Children and youth like me had lost hope for the future but now see a bright future”
In communion we are stronger LWF General Secretary greets outgoing and incoming bishops in Württemberg
Bishop July: Promoting unity, building bridges 17 years of service, shaped by ecumenism and the global church
Mexico: New book explores biblical migration stories Book from the Mexican Lutheran Church uses Bible texts to raise awareness about migration
LWF invites young people to join Thirteenth Assembly as stewards Young people 18-30 invited to apply, deadline is 30 September
Human rights council: protecting the safety and security of vulnerable groups Governments urged to take proactive action
Jerusalem: US President Biden visits Augusta Victoria Hospital 100 million USD in aid to East Jerusalem Hospital Network
Sweden: Reformation, reconciliation, and gender justice Voices from the Communion: Archbishop Antje Jackelén looks back at highlights and challenges of her leadership
Season of Creation: 2022 Celebration Guide Available for download, the new guide offers a wealth of liturgical resources, advocacy ideas, sustainability projects
LWB-Jugend: „Wie heißen wir Fremde willkommen?“ “Year of Peace 22” participants discussed how faith informs work with refugees