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
Council: Confessing the hope of the gospel on the journey to 2030 Steering committee for the Augsburg Confession 500 anniversary outlines goals and guiding principles
New youth initiative connects faith and civic action ‘Theology, Human Rights, and Democracy’ workshop builds on momentum to lead change
Ethiopia: from public healthcare to peacebuilding and advocacy for women and girls Ayantu Abdissa from Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, studying peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Council meets to begin looking toward next Assembly LWF Council members will gather near Geneva from 11 to 15 June to review roadmap and timeline for Augsburg Assembly
2025 LWF annual reports: faithful witness and committed service LWF publishes Be My Witnesses and Standing with Communities in Times of Cr
LWF welcomes Kenya’s first Lutheran woman Bishop Catherine Ngina Musau Thousands attend festive consecration and installation of new leader of Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
Potential for knowledge sharing through member church projects LWF Committee underlines learning from good practices as it approves new projects
Strengthening lay leadership in the global communion From intergenerational dialogue to the church’s prophetic voice
Venezuela: outreach program offers new model of ministry Going beyond church walls to reach people where they are
LWF welcomes Bishop Katia María Cortez, new leader of Nicaraguan church Bishop Katia María Cortez affirms service with commitment, “humility and hope”
‘Theologies of the Cross’: solidarity with the suffering Writing team advances LWF study process on how churches engage with the world Guide churches
LWF co-hosts high-level strategic consultation on ecumenical collaboration Discerning together strategic priorities and shared responsibility
