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
Czech Republic: Promoting intercultural dialogue on stage LWF encourages integration and storytelling through an amateur theatre
South Sudan: promoting empowerment through education Maureen Ogutu, LWF Education Coordinator in Maban, South Sudan, shares challenges and hopes for children in the war-torn region
Chad: Sudanese refugees need more assistance Over 700,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad, seeking safety and hope.
Syria: LWF calls for donations Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, LWF is urgently calling for donations to help rebuild the country.
LWF opens clinic in Ramallah, Palestine Oncology and other specialized treatments for people in the West Bank
Human Rights Day: Reaffirming and reclaiming human dignity “Our rights, our future, right now” theme signifies urgent action
Strategies for forgotten crises World Service programs in francophone Africa discuss strategy at Regional Management Team Meeting
Theology and practical action to support Ukrainian refugees A visit to a Counselling Center for Ukrainian refugees in Vienna highlights need for churches to respond holistically to war and conflict
Ukraine: Christ does not change Pastor Oleksandr Gross talks about resilience, advocacy, and faith at wartime
Fighting in Syria halts LWF activities in Aleppo Syria’s civil war had already provoked one of the world’s largest refugee crises, but renewed fighting is causing further suffering and a breakdown
