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
Venezuela: outreach program offers new model of ministry Going beyond church walls to reach people where they are
LWF welcomes Bishop Katia María Cortez, new leader of Nicaraguan church Bishop Katia María Cortez affirms service with commitment, “humility and hope”
Building momentum for a “just transition” from fossil fuels LWF joins faith-based advocacy efforts that place people and the planet at the center
Salvadoran youth celebrate World Earth Day ‘Living Altars’ event strengthens links between faith and action to care for our common home
LWF churches in South America strengthen fellowship and shared witness Regional conference provides platform to encourage “one another in our mission”
Churches amplify advocacy for “free-flowing rivers” in Argentina and Brazil Lutherans, Catholics, local organizations at ninth annual celebration against construction of hydroelectric dams
Responding to overlapping crises in Haiti WASH initiative by LWF, NCA and local organizations in schools, and cash transfer to families for small businesses
Churches in Central America called to be a prophetic voice in society Representatives from five churches emphasize stronger advocacy amid political and social challenges
Latin America: Young people as sowers of hope in challenging times Summer camps in Argentina and Paraguay aim to build a young, creative, committed and deeply communal church
Uruguay: a bridge between art, faith and society Pastor Dr Jerónimo Granados, leader of the German Evangelical Congregation of Montevideo
Protecting the Amazon, promoting livelihoods of small farmers New land rights agreement in Colombia recognizes rural communities as guardians of vulnerable ecosystems
Argentina: Everyone has a place at the Lord’s table Rev. Mariela Pereyra, President of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Uruguay and Argentina
