It was a joy for me to be back in New York City. On 22 October, the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) had a reception to celebrate its 75th anniversary—75 years of helping to carry out the…
Christine Shander reflects on Workshop Wittenberg experiences and perspectives that have helped to enrich the faith of fellow youth from Lutheran churches across the world and encouraged them to grow together in unity.
PINE RIDGE, USA/GENEVA – I was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation during a time when families were still living off the land. Many of the people still gathered their food from the land, plants and wildlife but this way of life…
Called to act with urgency to limit human-induced global warming
Addressing a college graduate class in Lewiston, Maine, United States, five years ago, Congressman John Lewis urged, “You must find a way to get in the way and get in good…
Investing in youth innovations on climate justice and peace mobilizes global action for sustainable development. LWF’s delegation to UN forum showcased and urged engagement with faith communities.
Young Adults at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offer Lenten reflections and practical suggestions for strengthening environmental protection policies
Contributions to the hospital need to meet the increasing number of patients. A delegation from LWF Jerusalem visited Washington D.C at the end of June, to advocate for continued US support to AVH and other hospitals in East Jerusalem.
LWF and partners call for more sustained assistance to the Horn of Africa. The humanitarian response must be fully funded to mitigate the effects of climate injustice in the re and urge donors to address the impact of climate change and climate…
From youth leader in her native Kenya to her current job as head of the Lutheran Office for World Community in New York, Christine Mangale reflects on her journey to lift up the voices of local churches in promoting justice, peace and human…
LWF Member Churches Criticize Action by the U.S. Administration
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has criticized plans by the United States Administration to expand the…
