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People of different faith traditions gather for a silent vigil in Glasgow, during the COP26 summit, to remember all those suffering from the impact of climate change. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert
19 Nov
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation
Zacchaeus Project, Public Space, Public theology, Theology, Ecumenical, Advocacy, Economic justice
19 Nov
Calls for a more just global taxation system were at the heart of the recent COP26 People’s Summit side event “Tax the Rich, Save the Planet”, with faith-based activists calling for an economic order...
LWF partners with public theology institutes in Germany and South Africa to produce a series of resources aimed at equipping churches to strengthen their engagement in the public space. Photo: LWF/JC Valeriano
19 Oct
Launch of new online public theology resources
Public Space, Public theology
19 Oct
The Lutheran World Federation has “joined hands” with the Berlin Institute for Public Theology and the Beyers Naudé Center for Public Theology to produce a series of resources on engagement in the...
Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
28 May
Sowing seeds of hope in soil of online conversation
social media, Public theology, Hate speech, COVID19, Public Space, LWF member churches, Advocacy, Youth, Communications, Lutheran Engagement in the Public Space
28 May
Churches have a responsibility to educate, equip and engage on social media to promote a culture of respect, counter hate speech and sow seeds of hope. That was the message from panelists at a...
LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge speaks at the LWF Council meeting in 2018 . Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF
19 Apr
Sweden: Don’t go down the road of hate speech
Theology, Public theology, Interfaith, LWF member churches, Advocacy, Lutheran Engagement in the Public Space, Public Space, Migrants, social media, LWF Vice-President
19 Apr
The LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has spoken out about his “deep concern for the current degradation of public discourse” in Swedish society. His words come after the head of the Church...
During a 30 March webinar, four ordained women from Mexico, Austria, Tanzania and Malaysia talked about the challenges they face and responsibilities they share in bringing an alternative voice to the highest levels of church leadership. Photo: Composite
6 Apr
Public Theology: Echoing Miriam’s prophetic song
Theology, Lutheran theology, Identity, Lutheran identity, Public Space, LWF member churches, Member Churches, Communion Building, Communion, Women, Women in Church and Society, Gender Justice, Gender, Public theology, women in leadership, Women in Ordained Ministry
6 Apr
Women working in public theology today are echoing the prophetic voice of Miriam, Moses’ sister, who protected life and proclaimed the liberation of her people from oppression. During a 30 March...
A screenshot of the webinar on the churches’ response to populism. Photo: LWF
30 Jun
Confronting populism: how can churches respond?
Public Space, Public theology, Theology, Ecumenical, Advocacy
30 Jun
A wide-ranging online discussion on 25 June, jointly organized by the LWF, the Church of Norway, and the Oslo-based think tank Skaperkraft. A webinar designed to help church leaders at all levels...
Journalists interview LWF General Secretary Martin Junge following a meeting with government officials in Harare. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
5 Mar
Churches called to combat exclusion, discrimination
LWF General Secretary, LWF General Secretary Martin Junge, Governance, Communion, ecumenical relations, Public Space, Communion Building, Advocacy, Diakonia, LWF member churches, Lutheran Engagement in the Public Space, Zimbabwe
5 Mar
Churches around the world today are called to combat “exclusionary, discriminatory narratives and policies”, modelling instead “inclusion as Jesus taught it.” That message was at the heart of a...
Olive tree in the Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/M.Renaux
29 Jan
Grave concern over US “Peace to Prosperity” plan
Advocacy, Jerusalem, Israel, Palestine, Peace, peace building, United States, AVH, Middle East, Statement, Public Space
29 Jan
The LWF has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity ” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the US administration this week.
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa (second left) and Vice-President, Archbishop Dr Antje Jackelén (middle) unveil the publication, Resisting Exclusion- Global Theological Responses to Populism, together with General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge (far right), co-editor Rev. Dr Simone Sinn (second right) and Rev. Dr Sivin Kit (far left), LWF program executive for Public Theology and Interreligious Relations. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
22 Nov
Silence not an option against populism
Public Space, LWF Publications, Lutheran theology, Theology
22 Nov
Lutheran leaders speaking at the launch of a new LWF publication emphasize that silence is not an option for church leaders and other faith actors in the face of populism.
Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism - Cover. Photo: LWF/Sean Hawkey
15 Nov
New publication: Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism
Public Space, DTPW publications, LWF Publications, Lutheran Engagement in the Public Space
15 Nov
The LWF seeks to stimulate discussion around this question through a new publication titled Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism. The volume in the LWF Studies series (2019/...
Churches are invited to pray for Europe in the run-up to the EU Parliament elections taking place in member countries between 23 and 26 May. Photo: TeaMeister, under Creative Commons license (CC-BY-NC)
3 May
Churches invited to “pray for peace and freedom” in the run-up to EU elections
Peace, Public Space, church
3 May
As voters in the European Union prepare to elect their representatives to the EU Parliament between 23 and 26 May, the ELCNG has offered liturgical materials to guide worship services in the run-up...
Bishop Michael Bünker from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Austria explains the church's position regarding Austrian parliament's Good Friday decision. Photo: ECACA/Uschmann
15 Apr
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria
Good Friday, Austria, Public Space, Theology, Public theology, ecumenism
15 Apr
The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the Augsburg and Helvetic Confessions, the Old Catholic Church...
Participants in the LWF European Regions' Meeting in Moravske Toplice, Slovenia, follow the presentation of LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
13 Nov
European churches asked to counter populism by expressing God’s love
Europe, Migrants, Public Space, Lutheran identity, Youth Participation
13 Nov
Representatives of the three European regions of the LWF (Central Eastern Europe, Central Western Europe, Nordic Countries) meeting in Slovenia, said the growing populism and climate of fear in...
Archbishop Antje Jackelén during her keynote presentation at the CEC General Assembly in Novi Sad. Photo: Mladen Trkulja/CEC
8 Jun
Witnessing - a challenge for Europe
CEC, Christian, church, Public Space
8 Jun
LWF Vice-President delivers keynote address at CEC Assembly ...
More than 400 delegates, advisors, stewards, youth, staff, and distinguished guests take part in the 2018 General Assembly and related events. Photo: CEC/ Mladen Trkulja
8 Jun
Unity as a prophetic witness
CEC, Christian, church, Public Space
8 Jun
LWF General Secretary’s greeting to CEC General Assembly ...
Pröpstin Astrid Kleist (left ) and Prof. Dr Puleng LenkaBula (center) in discussion during the conference in Berlin. Photo: LWF/ A. Weyermüller
8 May
Rediscovering the meaning of democracy
DTPW, Advocacy, Public Space, Ecumenical, Interreligious Dialogue, inter-religious relations, Interfaith
8 May
„May God bless us with the feeling of being uncomfortable when the answers become too easy,” Singo Maibongwe from the United Theological College Harare in Zimbabwe prayed during a morning devotion of...
Staff from ACT Alliance member Hungarian Interchurch Aid offer food to a young refugee at Beremend, along Hungary's border with Croatia. Hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants flowed through Hungary in 2015 on their way to western Europe from Syria, Iraq and other countries. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT
26 Apr
Churches tackling the problem of populism
DTPW, Advocacy, Public Space, Ecumenical, Interreligious Dialogue, inter-religious relations, Interfaith
26 Apr
A global conference bringing together church leaders hopes to find ways to counter growing populist movements that promote racism and hate crime.
Churches must be committed to strengthening public space. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
22 Aug
The church in the public space
LWF Publications, church, Public Space, study guide, Reformation, ABCDE of the Church’s Engagement in the Public Space
22 Aug
Lutheran World Federation produces new study document
LWF member church representatives and staff at the first meeting of the LWF study group on Lutheran engagement in public space, in Stuttgart, Germany. Photo: Dr Thilo Fitzner
6 Feb
Public Space Should Be a Just Place for All, Lutheran Theologians Agree
Public Space, Theology
6 Feb
LWF Study Group Outlines Framework for Two-Year Process
Church of Sweden Archbishop Dr Antje Jackelén. Photo: Dr Thilo Fitzner
28 Jan
Global Study Process on Lutheran Engagement in Public Space Kicks Off
Public Space, Theology
28 Jan
Seeking Active Presence That Helps Overcome Polarization Locally and Globally
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