Who We Are Image Photos: LWF Archives We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world
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.
Member Churches LWF membership represents over 78 million Christians in the Lutheran tradition in 99 countries across the globe. It has 151 member churches, including two associate member churches, as well as ten recognized churches and congregations, and two recognized councils.
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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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2 Nov – 16 Nov 2024 Basics of Lutheran Theology – Preaching the Word of God and Celebrating the Sacraments
Argentina: local solutions to climate change challenges Participants at a regional Climate Justice Forum learn about best practices in caring for creation
First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network Strengthening the communion across regions and generations
Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
Working to end the scourge of human trafficking Churches and faith-based organizations play a key role in educating congregations and supporting survivors in the struggle to end this billion-doll
Created To Be: LWF joins youth gathering in New Orleans ELCA brings together young people for five days of worship, workshops, learning and community service volunteering
Open call: 2025 LWF scholarship applications 25 September is the deadline to submit requests for grants toward studies in theology and diakonia