LWF Youth lead global Reformation prayer

In this time of physical distancing, the Lutheran World Federation will gather online to unite in prayer on Reformation Day 2020. LWF Youth from around the world will lead our liturgy that focuses on baptism, which reconciles us to God and all creation. By water and Word, the one Spirit unites us through time and space into one body of Christ, and enlightens us with one hope to live our vocation in trust and courage. We will hear messages of hope from around the world and dance to music by Grupo Anima, theology students at Faculdades EST, Brazil.

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Event languages: English, Spanish, French, German

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Youth from around the globe are making inspiring strides toward advancing interreligious solidarity and cooperation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Young leaders and youth-led organizations have taken an active role in ensuring communities receive accurate information about the virus while simultaneously striving to dispel harmful narratives, especially on virtual platforms. 

Thanks to their technological adeptness and growing interconnectedness, young people are uniquely placed to bring innovative approaches to understanding marginalization and violence in the society. Their participation in advancing interfaith solidarity is imperative.  

This interactive webinar will focus on the role of youth as agents of change. It will also encourage those engaged as peacemakers to evaluate how to increase youth capacity and participation.   

Speakers: 

• Mr Fernando Sihotang, The Lutheran World Federation National Committee, Indonesia. 
• Ms Kosar Mahmoodi, Muslim Youth Forum, Finland, 
• Ms Merylene Chitharai, Religions for Peace Youth Media Team, South Africa.

Moderators:  

• Ms Jessica Roland, Senior Specialist on Inclusive Peace, The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers 
• Rev. Dr Sivin Kit, Program Executive for Public Theology and Interreligious Relations, The Lutheran World Federation.  

Organizers: 

• The Lutheran World Federation
• The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers 
• World Council of Churches

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Join our 4th Waking the Giant webinar focusing on Climate Action

In this webinar we will look at the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 13 on Climate Action, discussing the challenges and practical solutions that churches can work towards.

The online discussion will feature a presentation by Ruth Ivory-Moore, ELCA’s Program Director for Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility, offering basic advocacy skills and examples of successful climate action at national and international level.

The webinar will also feature an update on activities in the Waking the Giant target countries and the future of the program from 2021 onwards.

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Participants share how youth-inspired projects contribute to ongoing reformation in the church

In its second phase, the LWF Global Young Reformers Network (GYRN) provides a platform for youth in the member churches to work around focus areas identified at the Twelfth LWF Assembly. These include three priorities namely, revival of churches, equity and education, and two cross-cutting themes-- climate justice and youth participation. The goal is to inspire and empower youth to engage and participate in the ongoing reformation of the church.

During the regional meeting, the young reformers will report on youth-led initiatives among the 31 LWF member churches in Africa, identify best practices and set priorities for the coming years.

Facilitated by LWF Communion Office staff, the online meeting will include smaller group discussions around the main topics.

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Participants explore youth contribution toward sustainable change in the Lutheran communion

The second phase of the LWF Global Young Reformers Network (GYRN)  invites youth contribution to three priorities--revival of churches, equity and education; and two cross-cutting themes-- climate justice and youth participation. The goal is to inspire and empower youth to engage in the ongoing reformation of the church. 

This online meeting provides an opportunity for LWF member church representatives from Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) and North America (NA) to: 

• Connect with fellow young reformers in the LAC and NA regions  
• Explore through mutual sharing and reflection the identity of GYRN and the role of its members 
• Identify ways to participate in the Lutheran communion and contribute to ongoing reformation  

The meeting will continue on 6 February, concluding with action plans on working toward sustainable change in the Lutheran communion.

Event languages: English and Spanish

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The second phase of the LWF Global Young Reformers Network (GYRN)  invites youth contribution to three priorities--revival of churches, equity and education; and two cross-cutting themes-- climate justice and youth participation. The goal is to inspire and empower youth to engage in the ongoing reformation of the church. 

This online meeting provides an opportunity for LWF member church representatives from Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) and North America (NA) to: 

• Connect with fellow young reformers in the LAC and NA regions  
• Explore through mutual sharing and reflection the identity of GYRN and the role of its members 
• Identify ways to participate in the Lutheran communion and contribute to ongoing reformation  

The meeting will conclude with action plans on working toward sustainable change in the Lutheran communion.

Event languages: English and Spanish

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Online meeting of the LWF Council

The Lutheran World Federation's annual governance meeting takes place online, from 18 to 23 June 2021. This will be an exceptional online meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An in-person meeting is scheduled for November 2021. On 16 June the LWF Executive Committee will meet.

The LWF Council meets once a year and is responsible for LWF business between Assemblies. It consists of:

• the President
• the Chairperson of the Finance Committee
• 48 lay or ordained people, from LWF member churches in seven regions.

Members of this Council were appointed at the 2017 Twelfth Assembly.

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Affirming support for church and community needs

The LWF supports its member churches to provide hands-on solutions to pressing needs through a diverse range of projects including livelihood initiatives, women’s and youth empowerment and theological training. The Committee for Member Church Projects meets annually to receive reports on activities implemented during the previous year and approve new long-term projects.  In 2021, a limited number of projects will be recommended since most of the current 61 continue into the next years. As this is the first year of the new Policy on Member Church Projects, which added short-term activities to the project portfolio and set a maximum duration of six years per project, an update on this approach will also be provided.

The committee comprises LWF Council representatives, with members representing each of the seven LWF regions and related funding agencies.

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The joint calling and distinct mandates of LWF’s member churches and World Service programs provide opportunities for collaboration guided by the communion’s vision of working toward a just, peaceful and reconciled world. The new Guidance Note aims to deepen mutual understanding of holistic witness and serving people in need, and inspire meaningful ways of joint engagement in different countries around the world.

The online launch will include opening remarks by LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, presentation of the document’s purpose, target groups and content, as well as testimonies about joint collaboration from people working at the local level.

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Event languages: English (Spanish and French with simultaneous interpretation)

Registration deadline: 2 May 2021

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Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through mutual exchange

The main objective of our first online meeting is to introduce the members of the Action for Justice Forums to one another, provide an overview of the overall work of the forums, address further questions, and receive feedback from the members to begin discussing the direction for the work ahead.

The AFJ Forum on Climate Justice will take up concerns about climate change and the care for creation.

The AFJ Forum on Interfaith and Peacebuilding focuses on supporting member churches seeking constructive ways to live and work together with people of other faiths.

There will be translations for Spanish during the meeting.

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