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
Pre-Council meetings highlight connection and mutual encouragement Ahead of LWF Council, youth, women and men meet to strengthen regional and global accompaniment
New youth initiative connects faith and civic action ‘Theology, Human Rights, and Democracy’ workshop builds on momentum to lead change
Open call for youth-led climate projects 22 June deadline to submit proposals for community-based initiatives
Nepal: Vocational training opens new opportunities for youth Lutheran church supports young men and women from marginalized communities
Strengthening lay leadership in the global communion From intergenerational dialogue to the church’s prophetic voice
Peace Messengers: at the intersection of spirituality and social responsibility LWF training in South Africa offers youth new perspectives on peacebuilding, reconciliation and resistance to injustice
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 youth explore lessons from South Africa’s peacebuilding history Peace Messengers training gathers youth from 23 LWF member churches
India: Youth reimagine gender justice in daily life LWF Theology, Gender Justice and Leadership Education program explores how to change attitudes
India: a passion for intergenerational justice and women’s empowerment Adeline Rajkumar, an LWF Youth coordinator for Asia and delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women
