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What We Do Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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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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LWF joins Climate and Environment Charter Call to COP26 decision-makers to step up climate and humanitarian efforts
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New platforms for LWF scholars ‘Coming together meetings’ connect students in theology and diakonia fields
Call for proposals: Member church projects and COVID-19 response Supporting projects on economic recovery, livelihoods, and other strategic priorities