We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world
We strive to put our Christian faith into action through humanitarian and development work, advocacy, shared witness, and dialogue
Living and working together as a Communion
The overarching framework for our ongoing witness is provided by the calling of LWF member churches to live and work together as a communion of churches in ongoing need of reformation.
Supporting churches’ presence and vibrant witness in the world
We are passionate about the churches holistically witnessing to Christ in their contexts. We seek to equip and resource each other to witness to the liberating grace of God
Promoting human dignity, justice, and peace
Out of faith convictions and theological reflections, we are committed to uphold human dignity and work for justice and peace. As a communion we also support people in need, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities
![LWF Council members pictured at their first meeting following the 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 LWF Council members pictured at their first meeting following the 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](/sites/default/files/styles/ino_plain_1x_xs/public/2024-02/council-members-2023.jpg.webp?itok=DJftwaFD)
LWF Council members pictured at their first meeting following the 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
Council
The members of the Council are elected by the Assembly, representing the seven regions and churches of the communion