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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: leading the church in post-crisis world A French pastor reflects on her experience of the virus and how it can help in responding to traumatized communities
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment
Better schools for staff and students in Jordan LWF, CLWR and Global Affairs Canada mark completion of pioneering ‘Improved Learning Environments for Children’ project
Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies LWF joins collective of NGOs calling on UN panel to ensure inclusivity in dealing with Internally Displaced People
COVID-19: Faith based organizations call for immediate ceasefire Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide appeal for peace to protect people from Coronavirus
COVID-19: Slowing the spread of infection in Iraq LWF is distributing hygiene kits and information to households in camps for internally displaced people
COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’ Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown
COVID-19: Strengthened in faith, standing against injustice LWF leaders urge churches to confront and reject xenophobia and domestic violence exposed by Coronavirus