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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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Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development LWF builds capacity for churches in Southeast Asia to respond to economic and environmental challenges
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church UEPAL President Albecker shares his reflections on a recent visit to congrefgations in the capital Dakar and other parishes
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible Interview with Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe
Churches in southern Africa respond to devastation of Cyclone Idai LWF stands in solidarity and prayer with communities in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe struggling to cope with severest storm in a decade
Polish Lutheran bishop shares his motto: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Voices from the Communion – Bishop Paweł Hause, Diocese of Masuria, Poland
Tanzania: Presiding Bishop calls for leadership values that foster unity ELCT retreat on a sustainable church