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Interfaith and Peace

Faith in Democracy Interfaith Concert on 6 January in the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Washington D.C. Photo: LWF/S. Kit

Interfaith Harmony Week: Standing together against rising religious nationalism
By
Rev. Dr Sivin Kit

Unity
Theology
Blog
03 Feb 2026
Participants at the Peace Messengers training in Antigua, Guatemala. Photo: LWF
20 Apr – 25 Apr 2026

Peace Messengers Training

Youth
Event
Participants at the Peace Messengers training in Antigua, Guatemala. Photo: LWF

Last call: Peace Messengers training in South Africa

Young leaders invited to apply for peacebuilding training before 1 February 

Youth
News
27 Jan 2026

LWF condemns violence against civilians, reaffirms call for peace

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) unequivocally condemns all violence against civilians, without exception.

Justice
News
24 Dec 2025
Pews filled to the brim as Sunday service gathers several hundred congregants in the Moshi Lutheran Cathedral, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania’s northern diocese. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Tanzania: Lutheran church calls for prayer and justice following elections

Church condemns violence, calls for accountability during week of prayer across the country

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Justice
News
17 Nov 2025
Seminar at the Gurukul Lutheran Theological College. Photo: India Peace Centre

India: Climate awareness, advocacy and action

India Peace Center leads conversations on faith and action ahead of global climate conference in Brazil

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News
24 Oct 2025
LWF Statement

LWF welcomes Gaza peace agreement

Call for sustained international engagement to secure lasting peace 

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Justice
News
09 Oct 2025
Young people from across Europe gather for an LWF European Youth Gathering in Paris, France, on 30 September - 3 October 2025. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Young Lutherans commit to dialogue and peace

Young Lutherans commit to prayer, dialogue, action for peace

Churches
Youth
News
07 Oct 2025
Participants at the Peace Messengers training in Antigua, Guatemala. Photo: LWF

Peace Messengers: opening hearts and minds

Lutheran theology and practical advocacy were at the heart of a recent Peace Messengers training in Antigua, Guatemala

Communion
Theology
Justice
News
02 Jun 2025

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