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
Iglesias Miembro Los miembros de la FLM representan a más de 78 millones de cristianos de tradición luterana en 99 países de todo el mundo. Tiene 151 iglesias miembro, incluidas dos iglesias miembro asociadas, así como diez iglesias y congregaciones reconocidas y dos consejos reconocidos.
Image Looking forward to the Thirteenth Assembly: (from left) Anna Wrzesińska, Chairperson of the Local Assembly Planning Committee, Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, LWF President Panti Filibus Musa and LWF General Secretary Anne Burghardt. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay Assembly preparations proceeding “with vigor” Acknowledging the richness of Lutheran identity
Image Die Ratsmitglieder bei der Abstimmung. Foto: LWB/S. Gallay German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member Council approval pushes LWF member churches to 149
Image LWF Council members in plenary session at this year's meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts Council urges concerted peacebuilding processes in statement
Image Grußworte an den LWB-Rat wurden überbracht von Ioan Sauca (ÖRK), Augustinus Sander (vatikanisches Dikasterium zur Förderung der Einheit der Christen), Hanns Lessing (WGRK), Ivan Abrams (Weltrat Methodistischer Kirchen) und Jean-Daniel Plüss (Weltgemeinschaft der Pfingstkirchen). Foto: LWB/S. Gallay Holding together a world plagued by violence and division Ecumenical guests at LWF Council stress urgency of deepening theological understanding and practical action
Image Kleingruppe während der Tagung junger Ratsmitglieder. Foto: LWB/S. Gallay Youth council members name key priorities for LWF Pre-Council meeting highlights meaningful participation and inclusion as key priorities for young people
Image Die Vesammlung der Frauen im Vorfeld der Ratstagung 2022. Foto: LWB/S. Gallay Strengthening gender justice and women’s leadership Women leaders representing all regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathered in Geneva on 8 June for a Pre-Council meeting
Image As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context? Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Digital Worship and Sacramental Life in a Time of Pandemic A liturgical criterion As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context?…
Image LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert A year of resilience and hope amidst deep suffering Looking back at one year of the COVID-19 pandemic One year ago, on 11 March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. This was an unprecedented challenge, where people, communities, and churches faced…
Image By keeping social distance and âholding back from unnecessary contact, we are able to show our love and concern for those who are most vulnerable. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge have written to all…
Image Chapel of Genevaâs Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus Lutheran leaders urge all churches to support laws and regulations that “promote and protect life” (LWI) - As restrictions to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak spread to countries around the globe, Lutheran World…
