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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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COVID-19: Protecting Ethiopia’s rural communities World Service staff scaling up awareness raising and prevention among refugees and host communities
Interfaith solidarity vital during unprecedented times LWF sends Ramadan greetings to Islamic Relief Worldwide
Venezuela: Keeping hope alive when entire communities are people in need Lutheran church provides a safe place and alternative income sources
COVID-19: LWF Uganda ramps up prevention Campaigns focus on information sharing, hand washing, providing protective equipment, keeping distance
Extreme concern after deadly attack on health care workers in Myanmar Call for “immediate ceasefire” in Rakhine state
Earth Day: Acting to prevent hardship and suffering in the future LWF and interfaith partners call for sustainable, just and healthy societies
COVID-19: Indian churches stand with poorest communities UELCI appeals for support to help member churches continue vital work with those worst affected by pandemic
COVID-19: LWF launches Rapid Response Fund for member churches Support seeks to be sign of hope and solidarity within global Lutheran communion
COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic
COVID-19: LWF on frontlines of response in rural Myanmar Working on prevention messaging with UN, partner communities and local health authorities