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.
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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
Advent: LWF scholars celebrate new beginnings At an online Advent celebration honoring graduates of the LWF scholarship program, participants were encouraged to “dare to hope” for new beginning
Christmas message: shine like the star to lead others to Christ LWF President Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the symbolism of the star which leads the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem
Syria: LWF calls for donations Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, LWF is urgently calling for donations to help rebuild the country.
LWF opens clinic in Ramallah, Palestine Oncology and other specialized treatments for people in the West Bank
Gender Justice: celebrating progress, charting the road ahead Over a decade on from the launch of LWF’s Gender Justice Policy, participants in a three-day consultation reaffirm the importance of keeping the co
Human Rights Day: Reaffirming and reclaiming human dignity “Our rights, our future, right now” theme signifies urgent action
Gender Justice Consultation: Faith and human rights The intersection of faith language and human rights discourse was crucial during the drafting of the LWF Gender Justice Policy over a decade ago an
Strategies for forgotten crises World Service programs in francophone Africa discuss strategy at Regional Management Team Meeting
Theology and practical action to support Ukrainian refugees A visit to a Counselling Center for Ukrainian refugees in Vienna highlights need for churches to respond holistically to war and conflict
Ukraine: Christ does not change Pastor Oleksandr Gross talks about resilience, advocacy, and faith at wartime
Churches reflect together on justice and peace in times of war LWF European member churches meet in Austria to discuss theological and practical responses to the war in Ukraine
2024 Christmas card: Following the footsteps of the wise men Nigerian artist combines graphic design and African tradition
