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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Visits Geneva

Marta Erling Spangler

The “spirit of Geneva” was strong, according to the representative from Venezuela, as she made her closing comments to the parties and observers gathered at the Palais des Nations at the end of the 8-13…

Ms. Eva-Christina Nilsson. Photo: LWF

Taking responsibility for God’s creation

Youth lead the way in combating climate change

In the 1970s, there was a man named Ebbe Arvidsson, who used to come to this building […

Young participants at a Global Peace Messengers Training in Geneva in June 2022. Photo: LWF/S. Kit

Young faith actors say ‘Peace is Possible’

Four young Christian and Muslim peace activists from Uganda, Kenya, India and Indonesia share experiences and best practices during the annual Geneva Peace Week

Peace messenger training in Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/ B. Grey

Empowering young people to train LWF Peace Messengers

New manual enables participants to conduct training in local context

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released a Peace Messenger training manual. A first draft was developed last year and used in September 2017 with…

The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight

LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues

(LWI) - The governing body of the Lutheran World Federation has highlighted a number of issues that need the urgent attention of churches and the international community. On the…

Julia Braband is one of the young adults elected to the LWF Council last year. She represents Central Western Europe in this governing body. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Putting the faith of young people on the agenda

Interview with Council member Julia Braband

(LWI) – Julia Braband (25) talks to the Lutheran World Information about the effect of youth participation in church bodies, the stand of her church towards right-wing populist movements and her…

Symbolic tree planting in the Luthergarten in Wittenberg, Germany, during the global young reformers meeting, Workshop Wittenberg, in 2015. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg

Climate justice: time to ramp up efforts

Statement from the LWF General Secretary

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) says a recently released report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is alarming. The report…

Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches for an Economy of Life and Ecological Justice Photo: WCC

Launch of “Roadmap” to economic and ecological justice

Equipping churches to create just and sustainable communities

(LWI) - Earlier this week the World Council of Churches (WCC) launched a resource kit for congregations to engage with economic and…

Worship service at the LWF Council 2018. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

‘Freely you have received, freely give’

LWF publishes Annual Report for 2018

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published its 2018 Annual Report. Titled “Freely you have received, freely give,” it records the…

Five LWF vice-presidents: from left to right, Desri Maria Sumbayak, Propstin Astrid Klein, Archbishop Antje Jackelen, Rev. Jeannette Ada Epse Maina and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Promoting gender justice in church and society

A meeting of Lutheran women leaders looks at ways of transforming patriarchal attitudes and structures

(LWI) - Working together to challenge patriarchal structures and attitudes was at the top of the agenda as participants in a…