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
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
Faith-based organizations advocate for global tax rules that uphold justice Reflections on how the global tax structures deepen inequality and undermine development
Anglicans and Lutherans reaffirm support for refugees Ahead of Global Refugee Forum Progress Review, churches say countries must come together to address root causes
Defending Indigenous peoples’ rights and participation Global LWF consultation affirms long-standing engagement and shared commitments with Indigenous peoples
Restoring hope for survivors of the Syria earthquake LWF’s recovery and resilience project supports the most vulnerable families
Refugees shape discussion at Africa’s human rights body LWF and partners support contribution of forcibly displaced people to regional and global policies
Tools to advance gender justice and equality LWF and partners host annual training for community advocates of women’s human rights
LWF welcomes Gaza peace agreement Call for sustained international engagement to secure lasting peace
