Who We Are Image Photos: LWF Archives 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 Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu 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 151 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 Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert 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
Donate Now Your partnership truly makes a difference.Together, a better world is possible.With Passion for the Church and for the World.
Image Crisis of Life in African Religion and Christianity Throughout history, death has preoccupied philosophers, sociologists and theologians of every culture.
Image One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church This publication documents a study on ecclesiology carried out by the Lutheran World Federation.
Image Freedom and Responsibility. Christian and Muslim Explorations How can Christian and Muslim ethical and theological reflection contribute to the wider discourse on human beings and actions, freedom and responsi
Image Dialogue and Beyond: Christians and Muslims Together on the Way As the title of this publication indicates, Christians and Muslims have to move beyond diatribe and fighting to a common commitment in the service
Image “Women on the Move: From Wittenberg to Windhoek” Toolkit The project “Women on the Move: From Wittenberg to Windhoek” (WMWW) celebrates the leadership and participation of women in the ongoing Reformation
Image DWS Annual Report 2013 The Department for World Service Annual Report 2013 report shows how the LWF’s humanitarian arm responds effectively and appropriately to natural d
Image DTPW Annual Report 2013 The 2013 report of the Department for Theology and Public Witness looks at some of the theological implications of the LWF’s engagement in processe
Image DMD Annual Report 2013 The 2013 report of the Department for Mission and Development gives an overview of support to churches through solidarity visits, advocacy efforts