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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
Somalia: Supporting the hopes and dreams of families Stories of hope from Somalia where two girls and their families are supported to challenge stigma and achieve their dreams
LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Africa: seeking a return to the missionary spirit Lizwi Mtumtum, President of the Moravian Church in South Africa
Christmas message: We must be the light for each other LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the call to hope at the heart of the Nativity story
A decade of strengthening communities through a rights-based approach LWF marks 10 years of people-centered empowerment for change (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) recently marked…
16 Days: United in the fight against digital violence Churches reflect on urgent need for men and boys to be allies in the work to end online and offline gender-based violence
Strengthening pathways to peace through faith-driven dialogue LWF’s focus on public theology highlighted at ecumenical gathering in Zimbabwe
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
Tanzania: Lutheran church calls for prayer and justice following elections Church condemns violence, calls for accountability during week of prayer across the country
Nicaea conference offers vital witness to divided world Faith and Order Commission moderator Rev. Dr Stephanie Dietrich reflects on outcomes of the Sixth World Conference
Namibia: free to answer God’s call to serve Bishop Hilja Nghaangulwa from the Eastern Diocese Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia
Refugees shape discussion at Africa’s human rights body LWF and partners support contribution of forcibly displaced people to regional and global policies
