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
Poland: prioritizing ecumenical relations and rekindling faith Bishop Wojciech Pracki from the diocese of Katowice in the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
South Sudan: empowering families to build resilience during crisis LWF supports communities in Jonglei State amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
Indonesia: from isolation and dependency to inclusion and entrepreneurship A holistic approach to disability transforms lives and empowers people in Pakpak Dairi Christian Protestant Church
India: Youth reimagine gender justice in daily life LWF Theology, Gender Justice and Leadership Education program explores how to change attitudes
Easter message 2026: Leaving behind our old self LWF Council member Rev. Rinki Soren, Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church, invites Christians to embrace transformed lives
Good Friday message: God is on our side A reflection by LWF Council member Oberkirchenrat Michael Martin, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Germany
Churches amplify advocacy for “free-flowing rivers” in Argentina and Brazil Lutherans, Catholics, local organizations at ninth annual celebration against construction of hydroelectric dams
Lutheran leaders in Canterbury for installation of new Anglican archbishop LWF welcomes Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England
Responding to overlapping crises in Haiti WASH initiative by LWF, NCA and local organizations in schools, and cash transfer to families for small businesses
Toward a common liturgical celebration of the Feast of Creation Church representatives discuss how September 1 observance can be elevated to a shared ecumenical commitment
Dignity, agency and justice for women on the move At Commission on the Status of Women, LWF highlights work to bring justice for displaced, migrant, refugee women and girls
Churches in Central America called to be a prophetic voice in society Representatives from five churches emphasize stronger advocacy amid political and social challenges
