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…
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…
“My faith teaches that compassion, mercy, love and hospitality are for everyone: the native born and the foreign born; the member of my community and the newcomer. I will remember and remind members of my community that we are all considered “…
A reflection on three aspects of a preacher and preaching
Lutherans understand that the preached Word of God (viva vox evangelii – the living word of the gospel) is essential for the life of the church. Echoing the apostle Paul’s…
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.
