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 154 member churches, including two associate member churches, as well as ten recognized churches and congregations, and two recognized councils.
LWF related subsites Related Subsites LWF Thirteenth Assembly – 2023.lwfassembly.org [EN | DE | ES | FR | PL] Reformation 2017 – 2017.…
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
The Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of churches CLOSER - ON THE WAY TO THE CROSS | LENT SERIES 2026 Donate News Indonesian churches welcome landmark environmental decision Protestant Christian Batak Church has been leading protests in North Sumatra calling for closure of giant pulp company In Lenten letter, Burghardt urges churches to stand against indifference “More urgent than ever to preach the liberating gospel of Jesus Christ” Closer to God By Rev. Szabolcs Nagy LWF launches 2026 Lent series “Closer – on the way to the cross” An invitation to draw near in the work for justice, peace and reconciliation Uruguay: a bridge between art, faith and society Pastor Dr Jerónimo Granados, leader of the German Evangelical Congregation of Montevideo Lutherans and Catholics explore deep ecumenical potential of Augsburg Confession The launch of the Sixth Phase of the International Lutheran Catholic Commission on Unity bears fruit in Slovenia All news | All blogs Image A Palestinian resident walks amongst the rubble of a destroyed building in Gaza. Photo: UN Photo/Shareef Sarhan Support LWF's response in Gaza Every donation helps sustain life-saving work in an extremely challenging environment. Make a donation ONCE EVERY MONTH 20 50 100 200 EUR DONATE Spotlight Closer – on the way to the cross: Lent Series 2026 Crisis in Israel-Palestine Ukraine Crisis Responsible Theology: Faith that Heals, Unites, and Transforms Communion Solidarity Fund Resource | LWF Annual Report 2024 Events 9 Mar – 20 Mar 2026 LWF at UN Commission on the Status of Women 20 Apr – 25 Apr 2026 Peace Messengers Training 22 Apr – 26 Apr 2026 Meeting of LWF Committee for Member Church Projects All events Resources New Year message 2026 Christmas Message 2025 Climate-Induced Displacement - A human journey All resources Subscribe to Our Newsletter Archive > The LWF Archives preserve and promote the Lutheran communion’s institutional memory Support the LWF in our mission to help individuals and communities. Donations Your partnership truly makes a difference.Together, a better world is possible.With Passion for the Church and for the World. Image Support the emergency work of our LWF Jerusalem Program Image Support the Communion Solidarity Fund
Indonesian churches welcome landmark environmental decision Protestant Christian Batak Church has been leading protests in North Sumatra calling for closure of giant pulp company
In Lenten letter, Burghardt urges churches to stand against indifference “More urgent than ever to preach the liberating gospel of Jesus Christ”
LWF launches 2026 Lent series “Closer – on the way to the cross” An invitation to draw near in the work for justice, peace and reconciliation
Uruguay: a bridge between art, faith and society Pastor Dr Jerónimo Granados, leader of the German Evangelical Congregation of Montevideo
Lutherans and Catholics explore deep ecumenical potential of Augsburg Confession The launch of the Sixth Phase of the International Lutheran Catholic Commission on Unity bears fruit in Slovenia