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
What We Do 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 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.
LWF leaders visit Ukraine country program On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, LWF leaders experienced the reality of war in Kharkiv and spoke to people LWF World Service works with, heari
From Switzerland to Sarajevo: Sanela’s story From life as a refugee during the Bosnian war to founder and CEO of an integration center to support other people seeking safety from today’s wars
Do not instrumentalize the gospel by speaking of “Holy War” On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, the LWF delegation also met with faith leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Ukraine.
You are not alone: praying for just peace in Ukraine LWF leaders bring message of solidarity from global church to Lutheran congregations in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine: Humanitarian work and advocacy with political leaders LWF President Stubkjær and General Secretary Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine during solidarity visit
LWF leaders visit Ukraine “Keep proclaiming Christian hope, in words and deeds,” said the LWF President and General Secretary when they visited Ukraine this week.
Lesbos: from beach rescues to a center of hope and healing A British couple living on the Greek island of Lesbos found themselves caught up in the refugee crisis of 2015 as thousands sought shelter and asyl
Europe: Faith in action for ‘the different neighbor’ Building relationships with people affected by inequality and finding solutions for transformative change in society is at the core of the European
Statement: Protect civilians, address humanitarian needs in Ukraine LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure
Ukraine: 2 years of “overwhelming solidarity” As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the LWF affirms its continued humanitarian response, and the global solidarity of its churches and oth
UN High Commissioner Grandi visits shelter project in Kharkiv United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi visited a shelter reconstruction project that LWF has been implementing for UN
LWF and UNHCR rebuild homes in Ukraine Kharkiv’s Saltivka district was one of the first and hardest-hit parts of Ukraine since the start of the war.