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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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Poland: Expressing faith in a polarized society The Lutheran congregation in Krakow is one of the oldest in the world.
Brazil: Youth giving a special flavor to the LWF communion Discovering their special gifts, strengthening relations among young people in Brazil and realizing their connectedness in the global Lutheran comm
Assembly: Stewards prepare to share their gifts Since their first meeting, Assembly stewards have reached important milestones.
Ethiopia: Sudanese refugees need water and food Ethiopia continues to receive people that flee conflict and violence in Sudan.
Germany: Called to be ambassadors of peace and hope A recent partnership conference held in Germany brought together Lutherans from across the LWF communion, strengthening their witness for hope and
Assembly: Village groups will explore the theme in community The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspective
Amsterdam exhibition on global Lutheranism The Dutch Luther Museum in Amsterdam has launched an exhibition on historical and current relations Dutch Lutherans had internationally.
Augusta-Victoria Hospital delegation visits US Capitol Contributions to the hospital need to meet the increasing number of patients.
EU supports LWF work with refugees in Uganda LWF and partners have received a six million EUR grant for multipurpose cash assistance to refugees in Uganda.
Human Rights Council: fighting gender-based violence At the 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation expressed concern about the number of countries where
Kenya: Inclusive education in Kakuma LWF runs 34 schools in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya where it applies a concept of inclusive education whereby students with disabilit