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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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Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
Evaluation and outlook for women's network in Central and Western Europe Continued engagement for women’s empowerment and gender justice
COVID-19: Faith leaders urge G7 to end vaccine inequality Vital to ensure vaccines reach poorest countries
Allow medical and humanitarian access to Gaza Doctors from Augusta Victoria Hospital denied entry to provide lifesaving treatment for cancer patients
Supporting Syria’s refugees, ten years on Czech Diaconia continues to support LWF’s vital education and skills training for Syrian refugees in neighboring Jordan
Canada: In mission for others, when church and home feel the same Voices from the Communion: National Bishop Susan Johnson
LWF urges Denmark to reconsider changes to refugee law New legislation approved by Danish government allows for forcible removal of refugees and asylum seekers
Compassion with a drive towards justice LWF General Secretary speaks at a symposium on civil society engagement
Philippines: Lutheran church holds Youth Climate Action Summit World Environment Day: A greener environment for the next generations
Pentecost retreats strengthen Sweden’s spiritual ecumenism Lutheran bishop and Catholic cardinal host online ‘Quiet Days’ in second edition of ‘A Spiritual Dwelling for God’