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 promotes religious education as a path to ecological sustainability A Lutheran communion contribution to interdisciplinary approaches to teaching ecology
Youth camp reaffirms hope for church in Chile Young people explore theme of mission to strengthen their faith
Promoting theological and intercultural exchange GNC/LWF scholarships create closer communities, strengthen ecumenical and interreligious relations
Finland: New emoji for forgiveness presented Former president Halonen selects emoji from hundreds of submissions
LWF marks World Interfaith Harmony Week Online resources and round table discussion highlight commitment to building ‘healthy interreligious relations’
Building up the church in Thailand Voices from the Communion: One of the ELCT’s first women pastors shares milestones on her journey
Theological education that strengthens Lutheran identity Final phase of launching a global LWF network for study and joint reflection
LWF and WCC issue joint appeal to Nigerian president After killing of pastor, concern about surge of extremist violence
Christian unity week calls for kindness to strangers LWF’s new head of ecumenical relations reflects on prayer, liturgy and reconciliation
New prize to recognize commitment to ecumenical relations Strasbourg Institute announces Harding Meyer Prize in Ecumenism