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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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Anglican-Lutheran Society explores spirituality and living in diversity More than three decades of promoting common witness
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination Equal participation in other areas of church life has grown
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
Statement from Notre Dame Consultation: Visible Unity and Common Witness Five Christian communions proclaim anew the good news of God's liberating grace
From Conflict to Communion: The future of Christians together in the world Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans and Reformed discern further steps towards deeper ecclesial communion and common witness
Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation Leaders of five Christian World Communions attend ecumenical prayer service