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
Italy’s Christian churches sign first ecumenical pact Lutherans join other churches at Bari symposium on strengthening ties and promoting Christian values in society
Argentina: Everyone has a place at the Lord’s table Rev. Mariela Pereyra, President of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Uruguay and Argentina
Mekong Mission Forum: a shared journey of faith A forum to strengthen Lutheran identity and strengthen collaboration of Mekong churches and mission partners
Diakonia: Empowering communities to build resilience against injustice LWF diaconal practitioners share best practices and increase networking
LWF stands with church and people of Venezuela General Secretary Burghardt sends pastoral letter assuring Venezuelans of solidarity and prayers for peaceful transformation
Poland: Model for churches and humanitarian actors working hand in hand Looking back at a successful response to Ukrainian refugee crisis as LWF closes its country program in Poland
LWF welcomes new Lutheran Bishop in Jordan and the Holy Land Rev. Dr Imad Haddad consecrated Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Africa: seeking a return to the missionary spirit Lizwi Mtumtum, President of the Moravian Church in South Africa
A milestone for men in Guyana church First National Men’s Assembly provided space to strengthen commitment to ministry
New Year message: when God makes all things new As a new year, 2025, draws near, LWF General Secretary Rev.
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
