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One of the photos in the exhibition, showing sunrise in Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines. Photo: Johanan Celine Valeriano

“The wisdom of God woven into the fabric of creation”

Ecumenical partners launch photo exhibition on the Bible and biodiversity in New York and Geneva

(LWI) - On the eve of the Climate Action Summit in New York, four ecumenical organizations are launching a photo exhibition on the Bible and…

Photo: On the eve of the Climate Action Summit in New York, churches are calling for immediate action to address the climate emergency. ACT/Joanna Patouris

As Climate Summit begins, Churches Call for Action Now!

Deep seated transformation needed to address climate emergency

(LWI) – As states gather at the United Nations for the Climate Action Summit, taking place on 23 September, the…

Olga NavrÃ¡tilovÃ¡ from the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic

Voices from the Communion: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren speaking out for hospitality and inclusion in a secular country

(LWI) - What role does religion play in the Czech Republic, one of the most secular countries of the world?…

Pastors and evangelists at a crisis drop-in center, run by the Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) in Indonesiaâs North Sumatra province. Photo: LWF/P. Hitchen

Implementing gender justice in Asian contexts

Women meet in Indonesia ahead of regional church leadership conference

(LWI) - Lutheran women from across the Asian region meet together on 3 October in the Indonesian town of Pematang Siantar to discuss ways of overcoming violence and…

Welcome banner outside the Simalungun Protestant Christian Church in Pematang Siantar in North Sumatra, where participants at the 2 -8 October Asia Church Leadership Conference will gather for Sunday worship. Photo: B. Nahampun

Asia Church Leadership Conference to focus on interfaith relations

Delegates to discuss how Lutheran churches can work together for peace with other faith communities

(LWI) - ‘Pursuing Peace through Interfaith Relations’ is the theme of the…

Students from schools in the West Bank take part in the August 2019 training workshop on environmental leadership. Photo: Adrainne Gray

Preparing young Palestinians to care for creation

West Bank students learn how to preserve the region’s rich biodiversity

(LWI) - With the 51,000 living species in her home region constituting around three percent of the global biodiversity, Lutheran educator Joan Ayyad wants young…

LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge speaks at the opening session of the Asia Church Leadership Conference in Pematang Siantar. Photo: LWF/Isaac Henry

Junge to Asian churches: Peace-building is our only choice

LWF leader invites Asian churches to embrace God’s call to mission and engage in “a journey of equals”

(LWI) - Each Lutheran church, however large or small, is called to engage in a “journey of equals,” sharing insights and experiences,…

Indonesian church leaders meet with the President of the Republicâs special envoy on interfaith relations and intercultural dialogue, Professor Syafiq Mughni (center). Photo: LWF/Isaac Henry

Asian church leaders call for greater interfaith cooperation

Indonesia hosts conference on promoting dialogue at leadership and grassroots level

(LWI) - The Asia Church Leadership Conference (ACLC) has concluded in Indonesia…

One of the panels of the âAnd It Is Goodâ photo exhibition. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Seeking wisdom to listen to creation and learn from it

2019 closing online prayer for “Season of Creation” now available

(LWI) - An online prayer that was among events around the world marking the end of the Season of Creation 2019 campaign on…

The Preparatory Committee for the 18th Plenary Session of the International Joint Commission on the Theological Dialogue between the LWF and the Orthodox Church, the meeting was held in Tirana, Albania. Photo: Archimandrite Agathangelos

The Holy Spirit in baptism, ministry and eucharist

Lutheran-Orthodox dialogue commission meets in Albania

(LWI) - Discussions between Lutheran and Orthodox theologians on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church have…

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