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.
María Ruth Sanabria: 40 years of taking risks to defend the rights of others Colombian human rights advocate talks about an increasingly dangerous task
Tribute to former LWF Vice-President Huberto Kirchheim (1938-2019) Brazilian church leader was dedicated to the ecumenical movement
Deeply Committed to Christian unity A new LWF publication spells out six ecumenical commitments in relations with other churches
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders
Churches accompany ex-combatant communities through delicate peace process FARC ex-combatants live fragile peace in Colombia
2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others
70 years on: Upholding the dignity of every human being LWF urges global community of states to safeguard the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
COP24: Global church bodies urge transformative action to protect the most vulnerable Press Release: LWF, WCC and ACT Alliance reiterate calls for just implementation of Paris Agreement
Geographical diversity, but common challenges face Lutheran communion regions 2018 retreat of newly elected leaders among LWF member churches
LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls Program executive Rev. Judith VanOsdol talks about 16-days campaign and gender justice
‘Waking the Giant’ will reinforce peace efforts in Colombia Government and faith leaders praise LWF initiative for its potential in a polarized society
Act now to avoid climate catastrophe, faith groups urge Press Release on "Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C" report