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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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Feminist theology for a just and inclusive church Rev. Dr Wanda Deifelt shares her journey from Brazilian village to pioneering professor and theological advisor
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation
LWF Study Series on Power: Call for papers LWF seeks essays, poetry, Bible studies or visual arts contributions for new study series on power
Being Lutheran: Lifting up voices of youth Young theologians from Sweden, Poland, Canada and South Africa share perspectives on Lutheran identity
Promoting theological and intercultural exchange GNC/LWF scholarships create closer communities, strengthen ecumenical and interreligious relations
14 Jan – 17 Jan 2020 Final gathering of the Theological Education and Formation Strategic Advisory Group
Living together as a communion LWF General Secretary addresses church leaders of Central and Eastern Europe
Churches in Central and Eastern Europe discuss Lutheran identity, diversity and pneumatology Leadership consultation offers opportunities to reflect on contexts, opportunities, and hopes