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
Poland: prioritizing ecumenical relations and rekindling faith Bishop Wojciech Pracki from the diocese of Katowice in the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
Easter message 2026: Leaving behind our old self LWF Council member Rev. Rinki Soren, Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church, invites Christians to embrace transformed lives
Good Friday message: God is on our side A reflection by LWF Council member Oberkirchenrat Michael Martin, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Germany
Churches amplify advocacy for “free-flowing rivers” in Argentina and Brazil Lutherans, Catholics, local organizations at ninth annual celebration against construction of hydroelectric dams
We stand with you and your communities in Jordan and Holy Land LWF General Secretary Burghardt writes letter of solidarity to Bishop Haddad amid escalation of conflict in Middle East
South Asia: Walking and growing together as a global communion Participants explored Lutheran theological foundations and identity
LWF launches 2026 Lent series “Closer – on the way to the cross” An invitation to draw near in the work for justice, peace and reconciliation
In Lenten letter, Burghardt urges churches to stand against indifference “More urgent than ever to preach the liberating gospel of Jesus Christ”
Uruguay: a bridge between art, faith and society Pastor Dr Jerónimo Granados, leader of the German Evangelical Congregation of Montevideo
Greenland’s church leaders call for solidarity in time of crisis Five leaders of Greenland’s church share challenges they face following threats of U.S. takeover of the island
“You are not alone” write LWF leaders to Ukrainian church A message of solidarity to German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine after four years of war
Argentina: Everyone has a place at the Lord’s table Rev. Mariela Pereyra, President of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Uruguay and Argentina
