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
Potential for knowledge sharing through member church projects LWF Committee underlines learning from good practices as it approves new projects
A shared commitment to the unity of the Church Lutheran Orthodox Commission concludes a meeting hosted by United Protestant Church of France
Strengthening lay leadership in the global communion From intergenerational dialogue to the church’s prophetic voice
Jerusalem: Hope and resilience despite challenges Holy Land Bishop Imad Haddad and LWF Representative Sieglinde Weinbrenner celebrate new graduates
Strengthen protection for vulnerable people on the move An LWF delegation at the International Migration Review Forum highlights urgent need to uphold human dignity
Venezuela: outreach program offers new model of ministry Going beyond church walls to reach people where they are
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
Germany: a journey of widening horizons Helena Radisch, Officer for Ecumenical Relations with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony
LWF welcomes Bishop Katia María Cortez, new leader of Nicaraguan church Bishop Katia María Cortez affirms service with commitment, “humility and hope”
Gender Justice: faith leaders call for access to policy-making spaces Follow up to Commission on the Status of Women highlights vital role of faith actors whose voices are often excluded
‘Theologies of the Cross’: solidarity with the suffering Writing team advances LWF study process on how churches engage with the world Guide churches
