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.
LWF related subsites Related Subsites LWF Thirteenth Assembly – 2023.lwfassembly.org [EN | DE | ES | FR | PL] Reformation 2017 – 2017.…
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 launches 2026 Lent series “Closer – on the way to the cross” An invitation to draw near in the work for justice, peace and reconciliation
In Lenten letter, Burghardt urges churches to stand against indifference “More urgent than ever to preach the liberating gospel of Jesus Christ”
Uruguay: a bridge between art, faith and society Pastor Dr Jerónimo Granados, leader of the German Evangelical Congregation of Montevideo
Lutherans and Catholics explore deep ecumenical potential of Augsburg Confession The launch of the Sixth Phase of the International Lutheran Catholic Commission on Unity bears fruit in Slovenia
Czech church offers training for lay administrators Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren runs workshops to train, support, empower and connect lay moderators
Greenland’s church leaders call for solidarity in time of crisis Five leaders of Greenland’s church share challenges they face following threats of U.S. takeover of the island
“You are not alone” write LWF leaders to Ukrainian church A message of solidarity to German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine after four years of war
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
