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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: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic
COVID-19: LWF joins call for release of U.S. funding for West Bank and Gaza NGOs call for urgent action for the most vulnerable
COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging” World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff
COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem makes room for emergency "Every precaution to protect high-risk patients”
COVID-19: LWF joins global UN appeal to help the most vulnerable Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps
LWF Jerusalem centralizes its vocational training in Ramallah Local church school building is converted into a training center