Who We Are Image Photos: LWF Archives 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 Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu 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 151 member churches, including two associate member churches, as well as ten recognized churches and congregations, and two recognized councils.
LWF related subsites Related Subsites LWF Thirteenth Assembly – 2023.lwfassembly.org [EN | DE | ES | FR | PL] Reformation 2017 – 2017.…
Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert 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
Donate Now Your partnership truly makes a difference.Together, a better world is possible.With Passion for the Church and for the World.
Lutherans called to “robust moderation” to counter extremism and offer hope LWF President Younan’s address to 2015 Council meeting
Stronger engagement makes the Lutheran communion tangible General Secretary Junge’s report to Council
General Secretary Junge earns Honorary Doctorate for service to LWF communion Build bridges between communities, Junge urges Canadian graduates
Junge’s recognition brings “joy and pride” to Chilean Lutheran church Bishop Bruch affirms advocacy for human rights and justice
New LWF publication: “Religious Plurality and the Public Space” Christian and Muslims scholars reflect on the role faith in the public sphere
Faith-based organizations issue statement at Human Rights Council “Common vision to protect dignity of girls and women”
LWF Colombia held up as example of high quality aid New global standards expected to bring about greater accountability
Dutch minister Ploumen visits LWF Nepal relief work “Deeply impressed with resilience of Nepalese people”
LWF to gather proof of human rights status in Mozambique “A responsibility to ensure the evidence we collect is robust”