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
Guatemalan church assists families recovering from hurricane impact amid COVID-19 Lutheran communion supports rural farming communities who lost everything
COVID-19: “We must be a part of the healing process” Lutheran Church in Chile opens its doors as a COVID-19 vaccination site
COVID-19: Until all are safe, no one is safe LWF General Secretary calls on G7 leaders to ensure vaccine equity
Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent
Young reformers build networks that keep churches connected LWF LAC and North America youth reflect on their role in strengthening the church
LWF churches prioritize prevention and vulnerable families in second RRF phase Need for rapid COVID-19 response persists, the Lutheran communion’s support continues
Women's voices for interfaith engagement A webinar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week highlights the role of women in post-COVID cooperation
Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities
2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships A ‘commitment to develop knowledge and skills and promote our shared values’
Ecumenical imperative to protect our common home Webinar to launch Season of Creation focuses on practical ways of working together for Christian unity
LWF launches survey on contemporary Lutheran identity Questionnaire seeks participation from all member churches as preparation for Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland
The climate crisis is a humanitarian crisis LWF and partners launch call for accelerated climate adaptation
