“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…

Voices from the Communion: Deacon Sue Rothmeyer

(LWI) - Deacon Sue Rothmeyer, Secretary for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), recounts how sometimes…

Many pastors and deacons are “on the front line" says ELCA bishop

(LWI) - The riots and protests in the United States, following the killing of a black man by a police officer, are an opportunity for people of faith to “live what we…

Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls

(LWI) - From ancient Greek mythology to 21st century politics, women's voices have been routinely silenced, suppressed and excluded…

LWF delegates at CSW65 shine spotlight on ways of challenging patriarchal practices in Mexico and Tanzania

(LWI) - “Let us be prophetic voices of freedom and justice, even when social norms are difficult to change.” That was the call to…

CSW65: Lutherans join other religious actors to focus on including women of faith in peacebuilding processes

(LWI) - Research has repeatedly shown that conflict resolution and peace processes that involve women are much more likely to…

Rev. Larry Miller on reconciliation, healing of memories, and the search for balance between doctrine and experience

(LWI) - Looking back on a career spent working for Christian unity, Rev. Dr Larry Miller speaks of the divided church as…

LWF’s program director in New York office looks at conclusions of UN Commission on the Status of Women

(LWI) - A month on from the 65th session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)…

“Climate change affects every corner of the world”

(LWI) – “My passion for climate justice makes me have a different worldview regarding all creation. The church must be involved in this work,” says Kwanele Ncube, pastor and dean of the…