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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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Image The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcome Pope Francis The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joined faith-based organizations working with displaced families in the Central African Republic (CAR) in salut
Image ACT Palestine Forum on violence in Palestine and Israel The ACT Palestine Forum, of which the LWF is a member, condemns the loss of life and human suffering across Palestine and in Israel in October 2015
Image Press release The Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide present a panel discussion on the significance of faith-based organizations in humanitar
Image Embarking on the Journey of Interreligious Dialogue In a world marked by division and strife, the act of bringing people of different faiths together to deepen the mutual understanding of and joint c
Image Call for submissions: Interfaith consultation, Hong Kong September 3-7 Young Lutherans: put pen to paper and come up with an essay on religious life and public space in Asia.
Image Asia Church Leadership Consultation (ACLC) During the opening of a four-day meeting dedicated to knowledge exchange and collaboration across the Asian region, LWF President, Bishop Dr.
Image Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders is the culmination of a High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Faith
Image 2015 New Year Message from the LWF General Secretary In his New Year's Message addressed to the LWF Council and Member Churches, LWF General Secretary, Martin Junge, expresses his gratitude for G