Leaders of Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva on 20 June to share best practices in an increasingly challenging global context. Representatives of more than 50 faith-based organizations are taking part in a two-day conference entitled ‘Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future’. The event is a
In times of hostility and polarization, the biggest challenge facing people of faith is “to raise up leaders” who can heal divisions and strengthen relationships across the different religious traditions. The importance of this task was shared by Lutheran and Jewish theologians and teachers who came together for a webinar on 16 May entitled ‘Gathering around the Tree of Life.’
The Lutheran World Federation together with Al Amana, an ecumenical and interfaith organization based in Oman, jointly hosted an online event “A Brave Space for Courageous Peace: Youth and Interfaith Relations During a Time of Uncertainty” in observance of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
GENEVA, Switzerland | 29/4/2021 Indigenous communities take part in a climate march during COP22 conference in Marrakech. Photo: Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
Webinar explores spirituality, sustainability and struggle for self-determination of indigenous communities
(LWI) - From the Arctic Circle to the Amazon Jungle, from the south-eastern United States to the remotest tribal areas of Papua, New Guinea, indigenous leaders came together to reflect on the ways in which capitalism, colonization and Christianity have contributed to the marginalization and exploitation of their native communities. Christians today are called to listen, learn and stand in solidarity with these communities, as they propose a more sustainable vision for a new Economy of Life.