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
Italy’s Christian churches sign first ecumenical pact Lutherans join other churches at Bari symposium on strengthening ties and promoting Christian values in society
Protecting the Amazon, promoting livelihoods of small farmers New land rights agreement in Colombia recognizes rural communities as guardians of vulnerable ecosystems
Argentina: Everyone has a place at the Lord’s table Rev. Mariela Pereyra, President of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Uruguay and Argentina
Solidarity with U.S. church leaders standing against violence and polarization Letter to ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry expresses deep concern over violence leading to deaths in Minnesota
Last call: Peace Messengers training in South Africa Young leaders invited to apply for peacebuilding training before 1 February
Education: a catalyst for change in church and society LWF approves new scholarships for 46 theology students and 54 people pursuing diakonia-related studies
Somalia: Supporting the hopes and dreams of families Stories of hope from Somalia where two girls and their families are supported to challenge stigma and achieve their dreams
Mekong Mission Forum: a shared journey of faith A forum to strengthen Lutheran identity and strengthen collaboration of Mekong churches and mission partners
Christian Unity: new beginnings and deepening relationships The annual Week of Prayer ushers in a year of new beginnings and ongoing deepening of ecumenical dialogues
Diakonia: Empowering communities to build resilience against injustice LWF diaconal practitioners share best practices and increase networking
Germany: young people engaging on common concerns Youth leader Robert Hammerschmidt from the Evangelical Church in Central Germany
LWF stands with church and people of Venezuela General Secretary Burghardt sends pastoral letter assuring Venezuelans of solidarity and prayers for peaceful transformation
