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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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Improving child nutrition through financial empowerment LWF and UNICEF pilot a cash nutrition program to empower caregivers
2022 New Year message from LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt encourages churches to be “messengers of hope” who seek inclusion and unity
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope” The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar contribute art depicting Christmas spirit
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
Christmas message: Joy, peace, hope amid COVID challenges LWF President urges Christians to celebrate the baby in Bethlehem as “God of hope and Prince of peace”
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space Voices from the Communion: Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations LWF leader returns from 3-day trip to Warsaw and Krakow feeling “encouraged and inspired” by planning for 2023
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access Vaccine equity essential to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations
Global Young Reformers: Advent is a time to reflect on peace and community building “Youth can be at the forefront of peacebuilding”
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary LWF member churches and partners support rebuilding of Mekane Yesus seminary
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice