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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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“A brave space for courageous peace” LWF and partners encourage youth leadership in interfaith dialogue
Action for Justice, rooted in theology and dignity for all LWF launches advocacy framework to guide work on climate, gender justice, peacebuilding, and human rights
LWF urges Uganda to protect vulnerable women In a Shadow Report to the CEDAW committee, partners call on governments to support women in refugee communities
Bangladesh: Celebrating 50 years of life-saving work LWF congratulates RDRS on sustained work for marginalized and vulnerable communities
Chile: “Seeds of Hope” for climate justice Youth engage in education, community gardening, and reforestation project
COVID-19 rapid response fund: “A shared commitment to leave no one behind” Over EUR 1.1 million distributed to 181 member church projects in 53 countries
South Africa: “Seeking God wholeheartedly” in her work Voices from the Communion: Rev. Lilana Kasper, Executive Director of Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa
LWF welcomes new UNICEF director Following five decades of fruitful partnership, LWF urges “stronger collaboration for our shared mission”
Diaconia Poland responds to crisis at border Joint effort with Lutheran church in Poland brings aid to migrants and refugees
Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations
From Swedish countryside to global church coordination Head of LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission and Justice reflects on a career in international development
LWF Thirteenth Assembly worship life begins to take shape An integral expression of the journey from conflict to communion