Who We Are Image Photos: LWF Archives 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 Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu 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 150 member churches, including two associate member churches, as well as ten recognized churches and congregations, and two recognized councils.
LWF related subsites Related Subsites LWF Thirteenth Assembly – 2023.lwfassembly.org [EN | DE | ES | FR | PL] Reformation 2017 – 2017.…
Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (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 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
Donate Now Your partnership truly makes a difference.Together, a better world is possible.With Passion for the Church and for the World.
World Humanitarian Day: Inspiration from the heart of conflict A reflection on the unique contributions of faith-based organizations
Food insecurity worsening in resource-rich Angola World Humanitarian Day series: LWF supports communities threatened by land grabbing and climate change
LWF welcomes new UN climate report, urges ambitious action to protect the most vulnerable Climate change is real, lives and livelihoods are already threatened
Lutheran Churches in Ethiopia, Tanzania meet to share and learn together Learning from one another "enhances our missional journey”
Churches must join forces to combat crime of human trafficking LWF and WCC highlight need to listen to survivors’ voices and step-up prevention among communities at risk
2022 LWF scholarships’ application phase is now open Commitment to strengthen capacity of churches and prepare next generation of leaders
Churches raise prophetic voice for justice and inclusion Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia launch reports on progress towards UN’s Agenda 2030
Hope and healing for survivors of South Sudan conflict A clinical psychologist with LWF Uganda provides psychosocial support to refugees and host communities
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope Launch of ‘I am Hope’ poems celebrates courage and talents of refugees living in Kenya
LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development
New publication explores global perspectives on Lutheran identities Common foundations, diverse cultures and traditions
Finance chairperson thanks LWF’s churches and partners for “faithful support” LWF Council receives 2020 financial results