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
LWF Nepal celebrates 40 years of work for people in need A long-term commitment to development work in the Himalayas: The LWF Nepal program celebrates 40 years and many achievements in supporting former b
Being church through the priesthood of all believers Seventh Lay Leaders Seminar in Wittenberg and Geneva
Ukraine: Revitalizing congregations, serving people In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Leon Novak of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovenia talks about his church, missi
New LWF leaders meet with Pope Francis At private audience with Pope Francis, LWF leaders look ahead with hope to next steps on ecumenical journey and present a gift expressing the longi
LWF and Caritas: closer collaboration to serve people on the move Ecumenism in action: humanitarian collaboration between Lutherans and Catholics goes back to the founding of the LWF after the Second World War.
Strong ecumenical ties anchored in God’s promise of hope Leaders of global church bodies addressing the LWF at its Council meeting expressed hope for continued ecumenical engagement, mutual support and sh
Council concludes: new strategy, study processes, public statements The new LWF Council’s first full meeting concluded after having approved a new strategy, theological study processes, and statements on public and
Council visit inaugurates new Communion Office President Stubkjær describes Communion Office as a "hub for world Lutheranism” as Council joins staff for inaugural prayer and blessing of new offi
