A reflection on climate justice and the olive trees in Gethsemane
The Gethsemane garden in Jerusalem is full of olive trees. They produce fruit annually, life-giving olives that can be pressed into oil that nourishes and nurtures. Some of…
Learn how four Lutheran communicators create entertaining, informative and engaging radio programs and podcasts for the church.
Speakers
Director Neng'ida Johhanes-Lairumbe will talk about the social, religious and ecumenical impact of a Lutheran radio broadcast in the Tanzania context. Johhanes-Lairumbe will also share the history of Upendo Radio and what training a communicator needs to manage a radio station.
Podcasters Rebecca Treimer and Christina Kwade will present how the youth-led podcast team of 10 created the GNC podcast “With Body and Soul,” „Mit Leib und Seele“ a program about Lutheran Identity, with absolutely no experience in podcasting. They will share what they learned along the way.
LWF Communication Officer Philippa Hitchen will talk about the history of Vatican Radio, the different styles of radio programming and how to present compelling live-on-air interviews.
The first African Doctor of Theology in his home church in Zimbabwe and the first LWF General Secretary from the global south. Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko reflects on key moments from his life and leadership of the global communion of…
The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume. At the same time, war in Europe, and the response of LWF and its member churches, brought back memories of the years when…
Meet the three Lutheran leaders who will be presenting reflections on the theme of ‘One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’ at the Krakow Assembly in September
Supporting 3.5 million people in need, across 28 countries worldwide – the LWF World Service Annual Report 2022 highlights the diaconal work of the LWF last year.
Embodying unity is vital in a world that wants to tear us apart and keep us separated, says Rev. Danielle Dokman as she looks forward to preaching at the opening worship service in Krakow in September.
LWF invites media to report from the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Accreditation is now open, the deadline for journalists who wish to attend in-person is June 10.
LWF is looking for experienced communicators to support the global communication team at the LWF assembly in Krakow, and to share the life of the assembly with LWF member churches and partner organizations. Deadline 10 May 2023.
