Who We Are 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 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 150 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 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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Reformation 2017 The beginning of the Reformation period in Africa was marked by celebrations commemorating the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa meeting of Lutheran leaders in 1955. From across the continent, church leaders and represented joined as a Communion to pave the way for the Lutheran relations in Africa in the years to come.
Networks Working with others Our greatest productivity comes from our work with LWF bodies and regional development organisations.
Our Partners The following partners contribute financially to the Africa work of the Department of Mission and Development and in some cases serve on joint mission boards as a further means of strengthening relationships and mutual learning. We're pleased to…
Leadership Africa leadership Leadership of the LWF global governing body, the LWF Council, is drawn from member churches. Representatives include a diverse a range of communion members, including women, youth, church leadership, and specialists…
Who We Are Building Inclusive Churches The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation. Leadership Partners Networks Contact
Programs Our region-wide programs build and sustain the life of the churches The LWF's institutional programs are designed to help the church reach its potential as an agent of change rooted in the communities it serves.
What We Do Building Inclusive Churches The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation.
