Praying for Egypt

February 3, 2011 in Asia/Pacific, Church, Ecumenism, Spirituality

Our friends from the World Student Christian Federation have invited their members to pray for Egypt and the young people there who are on the streets. Perhaps, we can join. Here is the call by Christine Housel, WSCF General Secretary:

The World Student Christian Federation invites you to join together infasting (skipping lunch or another meal) and prayer tomorrow,Friday, 04 February, 2011, at 12 noon for Egypt.

We will send our prayers to God in our own languages and traditions, and in our own time zones, thereby holding a concerted prayer vigil that will go throughout the day and reflect the diversity of our ecumenical family.

 

Cancun Update

December 9, 2010 in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Church, Ecumenism, Enviroment, Faith, Latin America/Carribean, LWF, UN, Youth, Youth participation

Here is a message by Sergio Rios Carrillo, who represents the Lutheran World Federation and its use at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico: Read the rest of this entry →

Meet the young members of the LWF Executive Committee – Eun Hae Kwon

November 29, 2010 in Asia/Pacific, Church, Youth, Youth participation

The Executive Committee of the Lutheran World Federation just concluded their meeting. For the first time, Eun Hae Kwon, a young member of the Lutheran Church in Korea was part of the meeting. She is Vice-President elect for the Asia region:

World YWCA announces award for young women human rights activists

October 5, 2010 in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Justice, Youth, Youth participation

If you are a young woman, under the age of 30 or know a potential candidate involved in Human Rights work – Please nominate yourself for the Mary Robinson Award for Young Women’s Leadership in Human Rights.
The deadline for submission of the reviewed nomination is October 31, 2010. Download the Nomination form at http://www.worldywcacouncil.org/Mary-Robinson-Award or find attached.  Email the completed nomination form to maryrobinsonaward@worldywca.org Read the rest of this entry →