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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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LWF Council to meet for last full business session As Council members move toward the end of their mandate later this year, the LWF governing body holds its last full business meeting.
Germany: Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt to chair National Committee The Assembly of the German National Committee of The Lutheran World Federation has elected Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt as its new chairperson.
South Africa: Listening to the call to leadership In this Voices from the Communion, South African Bishop Sikhwari talks about her path to ministry as the first female leader of a Lutheran church o
Sharing the burden – pastoral and psychosocial care in times of crisis Pastors, staff, and volunteers from LWF member churches in Eastern Europe supporting refugees from Ukraine met for a consultation on pastoral care
Assembly: Discover Poland, its church and people A visitor program will be available to individuals and groups interested in exploring the vibrant work of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Co
USA: from summer camp leader to Chicago bishop In this Voices from the Communion, we hear from ELCA Bishop Yehiel Curry, former pastor and mission developer with the Shekinah Chapel Lutheran Chu
Solidarity with victims of violence in Manipur, India LWF joins the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India in praying for healing and reconciliation in wake of clashes between ethnic communities
Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa.