The Lutheran Communion in Africa

A vibrant church committed to improving lives

The LWF's 31 member churches across Africa have committed themselves to developing the lives of people in their communities and bolstering the church and its mission.

Together they form the Lutheran Communion in Africa.

Churches work together to respond to challenges in diverse contexts. The Lutheran Communion in Africa creates forums and spaces for dialogue, empowerment for leadership and diaconal actors to foster unity and stengstrengthenthen both the regional expression and the communion.

Member churches in Africa have set one Sunday each month for prayers of solidarity with those experiencing difficulties. Churches support each other through solidarity visits, prayers, letters, material and financial support.

My wish for Lutheran churches in the African region is to see them strengthen the understanding of leadership that makes the church sustainable.

Rev. Dr Samuel Dawai, LWF Regional Secretary for Africa

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The sisters of the community of Hope in Moshi, Tanzania, are commited to working with renewable energey and climate friendly agriculture. Photo: LWF/A.Danielsson

Who We Are

Building Inclusive Churches

The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation.

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Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation participants

What We Do

Building Inclusive Churches

The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation.

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just over 20 percent of LWF member churches are in Africa

30.75million Lutherans

African member churches comprise 30.75 million people

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member churches are located in 22 countries in Africa

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LWF supports 37 projects run by member churches in Africa