“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” – Psalm 9:9 Since 1981, activists for women’s issues have marked November 25 as a…
Posted on November 14th, 2013 in advocacy, discrimination, peace resources, The Church in the World, violence, violence against women, women
Read MoreDiplomacy and action around Syria’s chemical weapons are very encouraging. But we must direct our focus onto tasks that are at least as urgent: First, urge elected officials to oppose…
Posted on September 17th, 2013 in advocacy, The Church in the World, US policy, war
Read MoreFor the US to initiate military action in Syria is a huge mistake given the already violent complexity of the struggles there. Regardless of the motives, the great majority of…
Posted on September 4th, 2013 in advocacy, The Church in the World, US policy, war
Read MoreHere’s a fact that may prove disturbing to serious followers of Jesus, the Prince of Peace: more than 6,000 nuclear weapons exist in the USA today, ready for deployment. Nuclear…
Posted on June 29th, 2013 in federal budget, militarism, nuclear weapons, peace legislation, peace resources, USA policy, war
Read MoreLutheran Peace Fellowship held four conference calls in recent weeks with LPF leaders in every part of the country. We discussed issues we care about: gun violence, conflicts around…
Posted on April 9th, 2013 in leadership, peace legislation, The Church in the World, US policy, war
Read MoreA lot of attention is being given to the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War. Such a landmark offers an opportunity to help our friends and colleagues and congregations hear…
Posted on April 3rd, 2013 in global conflict, peace education, US policy, war
Read Moreby MDC Synod Communications on Mar 11, 2013 “Every faithful caregiver who sits with victims of violence knows what we know – as God’s church, we are called to reduce…
Posted on March 18th, 2013 in advocacy, culture of peace, gun violence, peace education, The Church in the World
Read MorePeace and justice successes throughout history. We have updated our popular “Path of Hope” which is a graphic exhibit of more than 100 peace and justice events and movements throughout history…
Posted on March 17th, 2013 in leadership, Nonviolence, peace education, peace resources
Read MoreA new version of LPF’s Peace Deck is now available online for download. It now consists of four sets of cards that offer you a variety of helpful biblical and contemporary peacemaking…
Posted on October 19th, 2012 in leadership, peace education, peace resources
Read MoreI used to wish for a giant returns counter where I could exchange stuff I didn’t need for stuff I did need. Behind the counter would be a system for…
Posted on March 21st, 2012 in Hunger, simplicity
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