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
LWF 2025 Advent calendar: Messages of Faith Daily messages of encouragement from across the Lutheran communion
Brazil: a passion for protecting the rights of people and the planet Jorge Fernando Cunha, youth leader with the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil
Emphasis on strong climate justice advocacy beyond COP30 Climate summit outcome did not reflect urgent action needed for the most vulnerable
Strengthening pathways to peace through faith-driven dialogue LWF’s focus on public theology highlighted at ecumenical gathering in Zimbabwe
16 Days of action to end all forms of digital violence ‘End digital violence against women and girls’ is the theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign
Strasbourg Institute hosts Lutheran Orthodox dialogue meeting Lutheran Orthodox Commission members hold preparatory meeting at Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research
For just transformation, indigenous rights, global and local action Exploring inclusive and equitable climate action
Faith leaders to G20: Stop ecological destruction, end debt crisis LWF and partners call on G20 leaders to prioritize people and the planet to create a fairer, climate-resilient world
Namibia: Weaving wisdom into diaconal action across Africa A four-day workshop in northern Namibia equips women with skills to provide transformative leadership and service
Witnessing for climate justice at COP30 LWF delegates call for accountability, courage, and shared responsibility
Tanzania: Lutheran church calls for prayer and justice following elections Church condemns violence, calls for accountability during week of prayer across the country
