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A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC

Precious in God’s Eyes

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

MarÃa Cristina RendÃ³n, program assistant in LWF Women in Church and Society speaks at the panel discussion. With her is LWF delegate Larry Madrigal Rajo, and Iman Sandra Pertek (right).

Faith actors vocal in promoting women’s rights

LWF delegates showcase work in panel discussion at Commission on the Status of Women

(LWI) The voices of the LWF and other faith-based organizations (FBO) have been heard at a parallel event to this year’s 62 session of the UN’s…

From left to right, Wartburg professor of pastoral theology, Rev. Nathan Frambach, LWFâs communications officer, Philippa Hitchen, 3rd year student Carrie Petersen and 2nd year student Marietta Nelson-Bitte. Photo:LWF/N. Torrecillas

USA seminarians reflect on global ecumenism and reconciliation

Iowa’s Wartburg seminary students visit LWF Communion Office

(LWI) - How much do Lutherans in the United States know and work with members of other Christian churches? What role do they see for the LWF Communion Office here in Geneva? And…

Lutheran delegation on the first day of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, 11 March, 2019. Photo: Rich Copley

Advocating for women’s access to social protection

Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights

(LWI) - Lutheran women and men from around the world are taking part in the 63rd session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), advocating for…

Faustina Nillan, national director for women and children in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Photo: Doug Hostetter

UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals

A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative

(LWI) - Ecumenical development experts from around the world, meeting at the…

Bishop Patricia Davenport, ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Photo: Bob Fisher-SEPAComm

Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines

The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’

(LWI) - One year ago, Rev. Patricia Davenport was elected as the first African-American woman bishop in the 3.5…

LWF and ecumenical partners launch Zacchaeus campaign for tax justice

Educating churches locally and advocating for justice and reparations at the highest level

(LWI) - A new, ecumenical campaign advocating for tax justice was launched on 11 July at the United Nations in New York City. The “Zacchaeus…

One of the photos in the exhibition, showing sunrise in Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines. Photo: Johanan Celine Valeriano

“The wisdom of God woven into the fabric of creation”

Ecumenical partners launch photo exhibition on the Bible and biodiversity in New York and Geneva

(LWI) - On the eve of the Climate Action Summit in New York, four ecumenical organizations are launching a photo exhibition on the Bible and…

Photo: On the eve of the Climate Action Summit in New York, churches are calling for immediate action to address the climate emergency. ACT/Joanna Patouris

As Climate Summit begins, Churches Call for Action Now!

Deep seated transformation needed to address climate emergency

(LWI) – As states gather at the United Nations for the Climate Action Summit, taking place on 23 September, the…

Olive tree in the Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/M.Renaux

Grave concern over US “Peace to Prosperity” plan

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…