I happened to be at the UN early one morning, to drop off information about a side panel discussion and noticed the sheer volume of discarded cups and half empty crumpled water bottles littering the tables in the…
As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context?…
Churches confront sexual and gender-based violence
Violence against women in all its forms is the most pervasive and detrimental expression of injustice. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) exists in the domestic sphere, the world of work, even in church and religious traditions. The negative impact on individuals, and on the spiritual wholeness of the community, calls for the church to intentionally address these inequalities.
The global LWF Peace Messengers network is growing, with youth mobilizing peace building activists in their communities. The training in Cambodia this week includes more participants from Asia.
A young delegate and a steward from the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church in India share how the experience of the Krakow Assembly has shaped their engagement with challenges in their Asian context…
Youth in LWF’s member churches are invited to apply for the 2024 Peace Messengers training program. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 March.
From seminars and peace marches to environmental clean-ups, young Lutherans are joining hands with youth from other faith communities to promote peace through interreligious cooperation.
LWF’s General Secretary Burghardt joins gender justice advocates to reflect on the theological foundations of the communion’s Gender Justice Policy and explore its impact on member churches around the world
