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
Asian churches join LWF’s theology, gender justice and leadership training Online classes for first cohort of 25 participants
Central and Western Africa: Churches in LWF sub-region set for a fresh start LUCCWA General Assembly deliberates on concrete steps to foster the communion
Peru: Strengthening leadership for a sustainable church and community In Peru, an LWF-supported initiative has offered tools to strengthen leadership and continuity of spiritual work.
Statement: LWF condemns attacks against medical facilities in Gaza International humanitarian law must be respected
New Year message 2025: Hold fast to what is good As a new year, 2025, draws near, LWF General Secretary Rev.
Chad: Sudanese refugees need more assistance Over 700,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Chad, seeking safety and hope.
Advent: LWF scholars celebrate new beginnings At an online Advent celebration honoring graduates of the LWF scholarship program, participants were encouraged to “dare to hope” for new beginning
Christmas message: shine like the star to lead others to Christ LWF President Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the symbolism of the star which leads the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem
Syria: LWF calls for donations Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, LWF is urgently calling for donations to help rebuild the country.
LWF opens clinic in Ramallah, Palestine Oncology and other specialized treatments for people in the West Bank
Gender Justice: celebrating progress, charting the road ahead Over a decade on from the launch of LWF’s Gender Justice Policy, participants in a three-day consultation reaffirm the importance of keeping the co
Human Rights Day: Reaffirming and reclaiming human dignity “Our rights, our future, right now” theme signifies urgent action
