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’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development
Churches on the way: overcoming ecumenical challenges Lutheran leaders conclude Rome visit which explored ways forward in theological, spiritual and practical cooperation
Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service LWF’s World Service and Caritas Internationalis recommit to “stand together for the sake of the neighbor”
Vatican visit to mark next step from conflict to communion LWF delegation to meet Pope Francis and extend agreement on closer cooperation with Caritas Internationalis
Welcoming strangers, finding friendship By Ophélie Schnoebelen, Rights-Based Approach program officer for LWF’s Department for World Service
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
Supporting Syria’s refugees, ten years on Czech Diaconia continues to support LWF’s vital education and skills training for Syrian refugees in neighboring Jordan
Compassion with a drive towards justice LWF General Secretary speaks at a symposium on civil society engagement
A shared commitment to serve people in need Interview with co-editors of LWF guidelines on collaboration of member churches and World Service
