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 151 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.
G20 urged to take ambitious action in the wake of the COVID-19 and economic crises Call to utilize the “unprecedented opening to collectively examine the current order”
Lutheran communion solidarity as Ethiopian church appeals for peace in the country Junge reminds EECMY of its “pivotal role in preventing more loss of lives”
Confronting populism: how can churches respond? Webinar explores responsibilities and resources for Christians to resist exclusionary rhetoric
LWF leaders: ‘Now is the time to be church’ Against challenges of post-COVID context, churches are called to work together, sharing treasures and talents
Launch of ‘Being Lutheran’ series of webinars LWF begins second phase of study process exploring ways in which Lutheran identity is expressed today
LWF joins call to conference on ending Syria conflict 4th Brussels Conference will highlight ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries
COVID-19: "A generous and open act of kindness" LWF Rapid Response Fund supports church diakonia in Zambia
Redefining churches’ role in post-COVID19 world LWF President Musa reflects on new challenges and need to ensure no one is left behind
World Refugee Day: Every Action Counts Lutheran church leaders advocate for the protection of displaced people
“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of LWF Thirteenth Assembly Learning from the witness of churches in minority situations
Positive financial performance equips communion to serve during challenging times LWF Finance Chairperson Report to the Executive Committee
A time for the communion’s presence of healing, compassion, and hope LWF General Secretary Report to the Executive Committee