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.
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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 New Year Message 2016: "Every single one counts under God's reign” “… If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of t
Image Press release The Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide present a panel discussion on the significance of faith-based organizations in humanitar
Image Cooperation between Islamic Relief Worldwide and the Lutheran World Federation Humanitarian organisations enhance the opportunity for greater impact if they work together.
Image Statement signed by the LWF and 30 other organizations condemning Israeli demolitions of Palestian homes Some 31 organizations say Israeli demolitions this week have left 132 people homeless, including 82 children, accounting for a quarter of the displ
Image Council 2015 public statement - Tanah Papua The LWF Council repeats its deep concern about deteriorating human rights violations in Tanah Papua.
Image Council 2015 resolution - The Middle East The LWF Council is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in the region, the vulnerability of religious and other minorities, and the br
Image The LWF 2015 Council responds to the new UN Social Development Goals, designed to guide anti-poverty efforts through to the year 2030. The LWF Council acknowledges with appreciation the advocacy efforts of ACT Alliance and its members, including those from within the Lutheran commu
Image Council 2015 Resolution - Commending the People of Nigeria The LWF Council encourages Nigeria to continue making gains following free and fair, democratic and peaceful elections in March and April 2015.