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
Peace Messengers: at the intersection of spirituality and social responsibility LWF training in South Africa offers youth new perspectives on peacebuilding, reconciliation and resistance to injustice
Namibia: Deacons equipped with compassion and competence New skills training to enhance diaconal work recognition and preparedness for effective response
South Sudan: empowering families to build resilience during crisis LWF supports communities in Jonglei State amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
Senegal: Literacy sets new goals for excluded children and women Lutheran church initiative is transforming households and communities (LWI) - When the…
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
Somalia: Supporting the hopes and dreams of families Stories of hope from Somalia where two girls and their families are supported to challenge stigma and achieve their dreams
LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church