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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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Madagascar: Volunteers put their faith, gifts and talents into community development Solidarity that “lightens everyone’s burden”
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities Delegates from LWF’s seven regions meet in-person for third international training
Venezuelan church prioritizes women’s needs on path toward livelihood recovery LWF-supported project builds resilience during crisis
LWF offers condolences after Texas school shooting Church encouraged to "continue to advocate prophetically against gun violence”
Searching for identity in Svalbard’s Arctic region Voices from the Communion: Rev. Siv Limstrand shares reflections from a community living on top of the world
AVH: financial crisis must be urgently resolved LWF appeals to EU and other partners to support Augusta Victoria Hospital’s life-saving cancer care for Palestinians
New partnership for LWF and International Labour Organization PROSPECTS program supports skills and business training for refugees and host communities in Iraq and Ethiopia