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Forty young climate activists call for results at COP27 climate conference Forty young climate activists from LWF’s member churches will represent the global communion at the COP27 conference of the United Nations in Egypt
Season of Creation: Creation care as an expression of loving the neighbor Harvest Thanksgiving recalls the close connection between human beings, God and nature.
We need increased climate ambition, says German bishop The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, said churches in the global North must addres
Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
Season of Creation 2022: “Listen to the Voice of Creation” Ecumenical prayer and advocacy for creation and climate justice
LAC: Member churches advocating for climate justice together Workshop strengthens advocacy through exchange and collaboration
Season of Creation: 2022 Celebration Guide Available for download, the new guide offers a wealth of liturgical resources, advocacy ideas, sustainability projects
COP27: Call to nominate young people for LWF delegation People of faith advocating for climate justice globally and locally
Kenya: Youth project “Fit for climate justice” draws lively engagement Climate duathlon combines a cycling tour and beach clean-up
Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region
South Africa: School children leading climate advocacy, food sustainability, and creation care Striving for long-term sustainability and biodiversity
Asia: Building resilience and hope to weather the storm Indonesian Bishop Telaumbanua leads discussion on post-pandemic ministry at Asia Church Leadership Conference