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Task forces to develop policies on climate and intergenerational justice Two new task forces will develop policies on climate justice and intergenerational justice to strengthen LWF’s work in these areas.
Created To Be: LWF joins youth gathering in New Orleans ELCA brings together young people for five days of worship, workshops, learning and community service volunteering
USA: Interfaith influences, African experiences In this Voices from the Communion, Khadijah Islam discusses her interfaith upbringing, her volunteering work in Rwanda and her priorities as an LWF
Council approves new LWF strategy on ‘Sharing Hope’ Hope is at the center of the new 2025-2031 strategy of the LWF approved by the LWF Council today.
Burghardt highlights credible witness in times of conflict General Secretary Burghardt addresses LWF Council, urging member churches to share hope, model respectful dialogue and offer a credible witness in
Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility
Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio
Peace Messengers: Cambodia hosts fifth international training The global LWF Peace Messengers network is growing, with youth mobilizing peace building activists in their communities.
Invest in youth, LWF delegation to ECOSOC forum shows why Investing in youth innovations on climate justice and peace mobilizes global action for sustainable development.