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
Lutheran reformation and Pentecostal revival A dialogue meeting between Lutherans and Pentecostals in Indonesia explores worship and role of Holy Spirit
Lutheran leaders in Canterbury for installation of new Anglican archbishop LWF welcomes Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England
Toward a common liturgical celebration of the Feast of Creation Church representatives discuss how September 1 observance can be elevated to a shared ecumenical commitment
Anglicans and Lutherans review progress towards full communion Anglican-Lutheran International Commission on Unity and Mission meets in London to explore missional ecumenism
Lutherans and Catholics explore deep ecumenical potential of Augsburg Confession The launch of the Sixth Phase of the International Lutheran Catholic Commission on Unity bears fruit in Slovenia
Italy’s Christian churches sign first ecumenical pact Lutherans join other churches at Bari symposium on strengthening ties and promoting Christian values in society
Mekong Mission Forum: a shared journey of faith A forum to strengthen Lutheran identity and strengthen collaboration of Mekong churches and mission partners
Christian Unity: new beginnings and deepening relationships The annual Week of Prayer ushers in a year of new beginnings and ongoing deepening of ecumenical dialogues
LWF 2025 Advent calendar: Messages of Faith Daily messages of encouragement from across the Lutheran communion
Strasbourg Institute hosts Lutheran Orthodox dialogue meeting Lutheran Orthodox Commission members hold preparatory meeting at Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research
Nicaea conference offers vital witness to divided world Faith and Order Commission moderator Rev. Dr Stephanie Dietrich reflects on outcomes of the Sixth World Conference
Jerusalem: LWF strengthens dignity and justice for Palestinians Medical care and vocational training build resilience and hope
