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Image The participants of the LWF Global Young Reformers âPeace on Earth Advent Gatheringâ said that connection, acceptance, and dialogue are actions toward peace. Photo: Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Global Young Reformers: Advent is a time to reflect on peace and community building “Youth can be at the forefront of peacebuilding” (LWI) - Advent is a time to reflect on peace on earth was the message of members of the the Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) Global Young Reformers Network (GYRN) at an online event on…
Image Rev. Lilana Kasper Executive Director of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA), the first woman to hold the office. Photo: R. Mofulatsi/LUCSA South Africa: “Seeking God wholeheartedly” in her work Voices from the Communion: Rev. Lilana Kasper, Executive Director of Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LWI) - “Seeking God wholeheartedly” in all that she does. Rev. Lilana Kasper is the first woman to serve as the Executive Director…
Image On Eagle Peak, Wyoming USA. Daniel Kirschbaum ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry says, âI love to be steeped in creation.â Photo: Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work” Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry (LWI) - In 2021, Daniel Kirschbaum joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) staff as Program Director for Young Adult Ministry.…
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities Delegates from LWF’s seven regions meet in-person for third international training (LWI) – Youth representing all seven regions of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continue to promote 2022 as the Global Young Reformers’ Year of…