Lutheran Identity

All our member churches share in altar and pulpit fellowship, confessing the Triune God and proclaiming the Word of God.

Our Lutheran identity is rooted in the Bible and our history, while the context of our member church continues to shape our faith, theology and understanding of God’s mission in our world today.

We believe that to be Lutheran is to be:

  • Evangelical – sharing the good news of God's saving grace
  • Sacramental – worshiping together in sacraments and proclamation
  • Diaconal – freed by Christ to love and serve our neighbor
  • Confessional – confessing Scripture as source of doctrine & service
  • Ecumenical – working for Christian Unity through dialogue & action
November 2018, Moravske Toplice, Slovenia representatives of the LWF member churches met in Europe. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
November 2018, Moravske Toplice, Slovenia representatives of the LWF member churches met in Europe. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
November 2018, Moravske Toplice, Slovenia representatives of the LWF member churches met in Europe. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
LWF European Church Leadership Consultation 2020
event
8 Jul 2020
  • Communion
  • Theology
- All day
Participants at the October 2019 consultation in Addis Ababa on the theme ‘We believe in the Holy Spirit: global perspectives on Lutheran identity’. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert
Participants at the October 2019 consultation in Addis Ababa on the theme ‘We believe in the Holy Spirit: global perspectives on Lutheran identity’. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert
Participants at the October 2019 consultation in Addis Ababa on the theme ‘We believe in the Holy Spirit: global perspectives on Lutheran identity’. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert
Launch of ‘Being Lutheran’ series of webinars
news
26 Jun 2020
  • Communion
  • Churches
Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Being Lutheran: Webinar series on Lutheran identities
event
18 Jun 2020
  • Theology
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The area of San José de León, Mutatá, Antioquia, Colombia, is rich in clean water - a great asset, but also a threat to the community, as mining companies and other interests may enter the scene to exploit or damage the natural resource. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
The area of San José de León, Mutatá, Antioquia, Colombia, is rich in clean water - a great asset, but also a threat to the community, as mining companies and other interests may enter the scene to exploit or damage the natural resource. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
The area of San José de León, Mutatá, Antioquia, Colombia, is rich in clean water - a great asset, but also a threat to the community, as mining companies and other interests may enter the scene to exploit or damage the natural resource. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope
news
4 Jun 2020
  • Communion
  • Unity
Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash
Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash
Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash
Season of Creation 2020 Celebration Guide to inspire a "Jubilee for the Earth"
news
27 May 2020
  • Communion
  • Unity
Nepal: A woman works her field. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Nepal: A woman works her field. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Nepal: A woman works her field. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Season of Creation 2020: closing prayer (online)
event
4 Jun 2020
  • Unity
  • Theology
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Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash
Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash
Photo by The New York Public Library on Unsplash
Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope
event
4 Jun 2020
  • Unity
  • Theology
- All day
By keeping a strict ratio of how many seeds to sow per hectare, and by sowing Cassava and Groundnut together, refugees near the Ngam refugee camp in Cameroon can both increase harvests and retain soil fertility over a longer time. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
By keeping a strict ratio of how many seeds to sow per hectare, and by sowing Cassava and Groundnut together, refugees near the Ngam refugee camp in Cameroon can both increase harvests and retain soil fertility over a longer time. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
By keeping a strict ratio of how many seeds to sow per hectare, and by sowing Cassava and Groundnut together, refugees near the Ngam refugee camp in Cameroon can both increase harvests and retain soil fertility over a longer time. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Season of Creation 2020: opening prayer (online)
event
4 Jun 2020
  • Unity
  • Theology
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The area of San José de León, Mutatá, Antioquia, Colombia, is rich in clean water - a great asset, but also a threat to the community, as mining companies and other interests may enter the scene to exploit or damage the natural resource. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
The area of San José de León, Mutatá, Antioquia, Colombia, is rich in clean water - a great asset, but also a threat to the community, as mining companies and other interests may enter the scene to exploit or damage the natural resource. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
The area of San José de León, Mutatá, Antioquia, Colombia, is rich in clean water - a great asset, but also a threat to the community, as mining companies and other interests may enter the scene to exploit or damage the natural resource. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Season of Creation 2020: webinar
event
3 Jun 2020
  • Unity
  • Theology
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