Lutheran World Federation

The LWF is a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition. Founded in 1947 in Lund, Sweden, the LWF now has 140 member churches in 79 countries all over the world representing over 70 million Christians.

What do we believe?

The Bible, the three Ecumenical Creeds and the confessions of the Lutheran Church form the LWF´s doctrinal basis.

LWF member churches confess the triune God, agree in the proclamation of the Word of God, and are united in pulpit and altar fellowship. The LWF confesses one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church and is resolved to serve Christian unity throughout the world.

What do we do?

The LWF strives to put its faith into action within and beyond the communion. This witness takes a variety of forms: communications, ecumenical and interfaith relations, capacity building, advocacy, humanitarian assistance, theology, mission, development and many others...

The LWF Council has named four priorities for the work of the LWF:

• Strengthening Lutheran identity as a communion of churches in mission
• Deepening ecumenical commitments and fostering interfaith relations
• Bearing witness in church and society to God´s healing, reconciliation and justice
• Enhancing communication, mutual accountability and sharing