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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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More than 77 million Lutherans in 148 LWF member churches Global statistics show an average increase of nearly 2 million church members in two years
COVID-19: Youth “frontline warriors” in relief efforts Rapid Response Fund:Infection rate on the rise in India, Lutheran churches respond
COVID-19: Storms batter El Salvador, worsen food insecurities Rapid aid assists local church’s immediate response
COVID-19: "Push for digital engagement” in Denmark Interchurch council of ELCD shares learnings on ministry during the lockdown
COVID-19: Villages self-isolate to protect against coronavirus Rapid Response Fund: Lutheran church in Guatemala traverses barriers to deliver food supplies