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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 80 percent of LWF churches ordain women Survey affirms move towards a more inclusive ministry
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Open dialogue and training at Holy Land gender justice seminar The Lutheran World Federation's gender justice policy has been translated into Arabic.
Changing laws and patriarchal attitudes go hand in hand Arabic version of LWF Gender Justice Policy launched in West Bank and Gaza