Evangelical Church in Germany

The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) is a major Protestant umbrella organization representing around 20 million members across numerous regional churches. It promotes faith, social justice, and community engagement within a Lutheran, Reformed, and United church tradition. The EKD focuses on contemporary issues such as human dignity, environment, and intercultural dialogue, while maintaining historical Christian beliefs. It also provides guidance to its member churches, supports church activities, and represents German Protestant interests both nationally and internationally. The EKD strives to foster faith communities that are open, relevant, and active in societal matters.