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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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Churches mark JDDJ anniversary on Reformation Day (LWI) - On 31 October, Reformation Day, churches around the world gather to celebrate their Lutheran heritage, many of them including ecumenical fr
Finnish church: an integral part of society Voices of the communion: Tapio Luoma, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
The church: Always local and always universal LWF consultation on Lutheran identities opens in Addis Ababa
Mekane Yesus Seminary: preparing for a growing church The Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa has a long tradition of theological education.
Sharing ecumenical expertise Ecumenical Institute in Strasbourg hosts first seminar on basics of ecumenism
The Holy Spirit in baptism, ministry and eucharist Lutheran-Orthodox dialogue commission meets in Albania