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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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COVID-19: Routine helps people with dementia during coronavirus isolation Voices from the Communion: Rev. Kersten Storch
Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19 LWF calls on governments, civil society and churches to ensure rapid and inclusive response to pandemic
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response Assist churches to continue providing practical, spiritual and psychosocial support
COVID-19: Saving lives at Protestant Hospital in Naples, Italy Churches in China, America and Germany offer support and funding to meet short and longer-term challenges
COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps
Malawi: Youth wake us up and women keep us moving Voices from the Communion: Bishop Dr Joseph Bvumbwe
Churches called to combat exclusion, discrimination LWF leader explores ‘Role of the Church in the Public Space’ in meeting with Zimbabwe Council of Churches