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 150 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 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
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Image LWF Membership Statistics 2015 These excerpts from LWI 02/2016 summarize results from the 2015 statistical survey of Lutheran World Federation membership worldwide.
Image Joint LWF - PCPCU statement on Reformation Day 2017 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) have issued a joint statement on Reformation D
Image Refugees: An opportunity to grow together Joint ecumenical statement for World Refugee Day 2017 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined the worldwide plea of a wide range of ecumenical groups for solidarity with the world’s millions of
Image The Participation of Women in the Ordained Ministry and Leadership in LWF Member Churches A baseline assessment among LWF member churches carried forward in 2016 on the proportion of women in decision-making positions and in the ordained
Image LWF child protection policy The Lutheran World Federation and its World Service department are dedicated to promoting children’s rights and ensuring their welfare and physical
Image Omatala Omatala is an Oshiwambo word for “marketplace”; for The Lutheran World Twelfth Assembly, the Omatala is a space for encounter, creativity
Image Statement on peace talks in Colombia by the General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation, Rev. Dr Martin Junge The LWF expressed appreciation and support for the start of peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), on
Image Women on the Move postcards Commemorations of the 500 years of Reformation normally highlight important actors, principally the male names of history: Martin Luther, Jean Calv