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
Strengthening lay leadership in the global communion From intergenerational dialogue to the church’s prophetic voice
‘Theologies of the Cross’: solidarity with the suffering Writing team advances LWF study process on how churches engage with the world Guide churches
Salvadoran youth celebrate World Earth Day ‘Living Altars’ event strengthens links between faith and action to care for our common home
Scholarship holders and alumni reflect on church leadership dimensions Participants from across the globe meet in historic city of Wittenberg
Lutheran reformation and Pentecostal revival A dialogue meeting between Lutherans and Pentecostals in Indonesia explores worship and role of Holy Spirit
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
Scholarships open new ways to serve across the Lutheran communion Participants share how church and community contexts influence studies
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”
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
