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
Strengthen protection for vulnerable people on the move An LWF delegation at the International Migration Review Forum highlights urgent need to uphold human dignity
LWF co-hosts high-level strategic consultation on ecumenical collaboration Discerning together strategic priorities and shared responsibility
Dignity, agency and justice for women on the move At Commission on the Status of Women, LWF highlights work to bring justice for displaced, migrant, refugee women and girls
Amplifying frontline voices for climate justice and human rights At UN’s Universal Periodic Review pre-session advocates share stories of working for a more just and sustainable future
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
