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
Solidarity with U.S. church leaders standing against violence and polarization Letter to ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry expresses deep concern over violence leading to deaths in Minnesota
Christmas message: We must be the light for each other LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the call to hope at the heart of the Nativity story
Augsburg 2030: LWF launches preparations for Fourteenth Assembly Historic Reformation city will be venue of LWF's Assembly, marking 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession
Holy Land: Called to speak language of truth and justice LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær preaches in Jerusalem at conclusion of his week-long visit
Jerusalem: LWF strengthens dignity and justice for Palestinians Medical care and vocational training build resilience and hope
LWF President visits Holy Land, affirms local church witness Walking together as local church and global communion
Daring Peace: LWF at St Egidio peace meeting Lutheran representatives among religious and political leaders gathered in Rome to discuss challenges of peacemaking
Public Statements at 2025 Council LWF speaks out on current conflicts, humanitarian aid and expresses solidarity with African churches and people
Council concludes in Ethiopia, welcomes four new member churches Council members welcome four new churches with joy, issue statements of concern over conflicts and humanitarian crisis
Ecumenical partners point to shared mission and witness Representatives of other churches and communions bring greetings to LWF Council in Ethiopian capital
Council joins Ethiopian congregations for Sunday worship Council members worship together with congregations of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus
