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Image The Lutheran Church in Liberia initiates an ecumenical joint project to alleviate hunger through national rice farming. All photos: Rev. Linda Seyenkulo/LCL/ELCA Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat” Lutheran Church in Liberia, ecumenical partners implement rice farming initiative (LWI) - The Liberian Initiative for Feeding Everyone (LIFE-Liberia), a collaborative project envisioned by the…
Image In her sermon, Burghardt reflected on the words of St Paul's letter to the Romans, urging Christians to be âtransformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God.â Photo: LWF/M. Renaux Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa welcomed colleagues, members and…
Image People of different faith traditions gather for a silent vigil in Glasgow, during the COP26 summit, to remember all those suffering from the impact of climate change. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation Ecumenical organizations call for bold economic policies to end exploitation of people and planet (LWI) - Calls for a more just global taxation system were at the heart of the recent COP26 People’s Summit side event “…
Image Zarqa, Jordan: Incentive-Based Volunteer Esraa from Jordan paints her handmark on the wall of the Lutheran World Federation community centre in Zarqa. Through a variety of activities, the Lutheran World Federation community centre in Zarqa serves to offer psychosocial support and strengthen social cohesion between Syrian, Iraqi and other refugees in Jordan and their host communities. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Recognizing faith-based perspectives in protecting displaced persons Understanding the unique role and contribution of faith actors (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined hands with other faith-based humanitarian, development and advocacy organizations to push for a stronger recognition of…
Image Ms Phelister Njile from Tanzaniaâs northern Shinyanga region, a participant at the 29 November event in Dar es Salaam which brought together doctors, researchers, faith leaders and key partners to end gender-based violence. All photos: Zacharia Osanga Tanzania: faith leaders highlight rights of people living with disabilities 16 Days: ELCT supports conference to strengthen role of religious leaders in ending all gender-based violence (LWI) - The vital role of religious leaders and faith-based organizations in ending gender-based violence (GBV) was at the heart…
Image Participants at a women's march in Oakland in 2019. Photo: Thomas Hawk (CC-BY-NC) 16 Days: ‘Missing and Murdered’ victims of femicide Webinars hear how faith-based organizations must step up action to change cultures and stop gender-based violence (LWI) - The dramatic plight of women and girls who end up ‘Missing and Murdered’ was under the spotlight during two webinars…
Image Isaiah Toroitich, Head of Global Advocacy leads the LWF Action for Justice that is the focal point for advocacy on Human Rights. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy (LWI) - Every year on December 10 the world celebrates Human Rights Day. Working for a justice is a foundational…
Image Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Maina, LWF vice president for Africa. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert 16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice (LWI) - Gender justice activists from different parts of the Christian world met together on 8 December to discuss ways of…
Image Filming parts of an interfaith service in Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on the opening day of the U.N climate change conference COP26, with representatives from more than ten different religions. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations (LWI) - Organizers of a short film festival, featuring contributions from India, Tunisia, Iraq and Indonesia, have highlighted the…
Image Members of the Middle East Council of Churchesâ commission, including Fr Gaby Hachem (first on left) and Dr Souraya Bechealany (third from right), who drew up the resources for Christian Unity Week. Photo: MECC Christian Unity Week: following the light from the East The Middle East Council of Churches offers reflections on the journey of the Magi for ecumenical Week of Prayer (LWI) - A message of hope amid challenges facing churches throughout the Middle East is at the heart of this year’s…
