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.
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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
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Earth Day: Acting to prevent hardship and suffering in the future LWF and interfaith partners call for sustainable, just and healthy societies
COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic
COVID-19: Hygiene Clubs for schools in Haiti Norwegian students support construction of water supplies and handwashing training for vulnerable children
COVID-19: Solidarity prayers during the 50 days of Easter LWF prayer guide: A reminder that the ‘whole church is standing beside you’
COVID-19: “We are Easter people” Church leaders share messages of hope and life in advance of exceptional Easter
COVID-19: Churches preparing for an exceptional Easter Exceptional circumstances require unusual approaches to congregational life
COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging” World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff
Vital to keep up efforts for climate justice LWF calls for continued action for the most affected in response to COP26 postponement