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The 99 collective is taking off

January 17, 2011 in Church, Faith, Justice, North America, Youth participation

Last weekend, I was in Chicago, USA, to attend and to speak at a conference of the Global Missions unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). I had also the opportunity to get to know a bit the members of an emerging movement in the ELCA: The 99 collective. They connect young people who are passionate Christians and care about social justice. Bjorn speaks here a little bit more about the background:

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LWF together - the logo is out

January 14, 2011 in Life

Here is the logo for our experiment in 2011: LWF together - the earth needs you. Nicole Benz has the created the logo for us.

This program was developed with friends around the world (in an online consultation and a meeting with national youth leaders) - and it is really an experiment. Is it possible to have groups of young people around the world interact with each other - and make a real difference together.

A summary of the idea can be found here with translations in an expanding number of languages. The actual registration is going to start later in the month. Here you’ll hear it first.

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Read the bible with Luther - in Wittenberg

December 6, 2010 in Europe, LWF, Youth participation

Have you ever thought about going to the birthplace of the Lutheran reformation? The Wittenberg Center of the Lutheran World Federation offers this possibility to young theologians. They are invited to attend a seminar titled “Reading the bible with Luther today “. It will be led by Professor Karl-Wilhelm Niebuhr, Jena, Germany, and Professor Faustin Mahali, Makumira,Tanzania.

It is meant for people who have either already some parish experience or focused their studies on Luther. They also need the endorsement of a member church of the Lutheran World Federation.

Please find here more information and here the nomination form. Please act quickly!

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Anna-Maria Tetzlaff - Meet the young members of the LWF Executive Committee

November 30, 2010 in Europe, Youth, Youth participation

Just a few days ago, the newly elected Executive Committee of the LWF concluded its first meeting Geneva. For the first time, Anna-Maria Tetzlaff from Germany, was part of this governing body of the Lutheran World Federation. Here are her first impressions…

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