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
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Building momentum for a “just transition” from fossil fuels LWF joins faith-based advocacy efforts that place people and the planet at the center
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LWF churches in South America strengthen fellowship and shared witness Regional conference provides platform to encourage “one another in our mission”
Churches amplify advocacy for “free-flowing rivers” in Argentina and Brazil Lutherans, Catholics, local organizations at ninth annual celebration against construction of hydroelectric dams
Responding to overlapping crises in Haiti WASH initiative by LWF, NCA and local organizations in schools, and cash transfer to families for small businesses
Churches in Central America called to be a prophetic voice in society Representatives from five churches emphasize stronger advocacy amid political and social challenges