tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64844034815838047432012-01-17T16:09:50.459-08:00Lutheran Peace FellowshipBLOG of the Lutheran Peace Fellowship (LPF) - a community of Lutherans across the U.S. and around the globe, responding to the gospel call to be peacemakers and justice seekers.Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-73765956514915444032012-01-17T16:09:00.000-08:002012-01-17T16:09:50.476-08:00Peacemaking at School
No Name-Calling Week
No Name-Calling Week, January 23-27, 2012, is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities.
Visit the No Name-Calling Week website for more information, to join the network and receive anti-bullying Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-34515703934754003872012-01-14T04:07:00.000-08:002012-01-17T15:59:02.324-08:00Jan. 17, birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.From the LPF website:
Martin Luther King quotes reflecting some of the breadth of Dr. King's thought.Useful as a bulletin insert.
A true revolution of values will lay hands on the world order and say of war: “this way of settling differences is not just”.… A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritualLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-62891994529314970652011-12-11T16:22:00.000-08:002011-12-18T03:56:14.469-08:00Christmas Day - December 25thIt is not always “simple” to live and work for simplicity and sustainability in our world.This is especially true during the holiday season when consumerism is working overtime.Here are ideas on simplicity in the way we live, the gifts we give, the time we share, and the ways we prepare to receive the Prince of Peace.Peacepoints: Reclaim the SeasonAnd here's a poignant piece by Jim Wallis:The Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-63823973242858707302011-12-07T13:44:00.000-08:002011-12-07T15:56:14.669-08:00Human Rights Day - December 10, 2011pays tribute to all human rights defendersand asks you to get involved in theglobal human rights movement.This year, millions of people decided the time had come to claim their rights. They took to the streets and demanded change. . .videos:2011An extraordinary year for human rightsCelebrate Human Rights!Human Rights DAY 2011 HC messageGlobal Protest Human Rights Day 10 December 2011 Worldwide Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-57863678827900499732011-11-01T12:35:00.000-07:002011-11-01T12:54:03.089-07:00World Day of Prayer and Action for Children observed worldwide on November 20What if all the religions of the world devoted one day a year to prayers and visible actions to promote the well-being of children? It would make an enormous difference for peace, and send a potent message worldwide.This international movement is already happening! In 2008, Arigatou International launched the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children. Every November 20, people of faith and Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-49282465184243105652011-11-01T12:33:00.001-07:002011-11-01T12:33:51.813-07:00St Martin of Tours - Feast DaySt Martin of Tours is known as the first conscientious objector and a great peacemaker in the Christian church. His feast day of 11 November (or the nearest Sunday) which is also observed as Remembrance Day for remembering those killed in wars (it was called Armistice Day following the First World War). Lutherans have had a long history of responding to the gospel call to be peacemakers. OneLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-8193762556686413412011-10-16T12:55:00.000-07:002011-10-16T14:05:26.620-07:00World Food DayWorld Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.The World Food Day theme for 2011 is "Food prices - from crisis to stability". Price swings, upswings in particular, represent a major threat to food security in developing countries. Hardest-hit are the poor. Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-61196910734544519502011-10-11T07:54:00.000-07:002011-10-11T17:01:12.822-07:00Advocacy AlertsCalling for a Faithful Budget"Make Your Voice Heard"In the face of massive deficits and the daunting task ahead of balancing the federal budget, Congress needs to hear your voice: a moral voice of reason, calling for placing the needs of the most vulnerable at the center of budget policy decisions.Twelve legislators, known as the "Super Committee," have been given immense power over budget Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-34706894681332526612011-09-12T16:09:00.000-07:002011-09-12T16:14:43.726-07:00International Day of Prayer for PeaceThe International Day of Peace 2011 and The International Day of Prayer for Peace, are observed widely on Sept. 21 in congregations and at the ELCA Center in Chicago. the UN has chosen the theme of "Make Your Voice Heard," under the overall idea of peace and democracy. LPF and the ELCA offer a variety of peace prayers and other resources that can be used throughout theLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-9033190373429769252011-08-20T17:38:00.000-07:002011-08-25T06:29:45.811-07:00Pathmaking for Peace:Resources for Sept 11+10 and Beyond
Sept 11 commemorations will hold a particular significance for many people this year, a decade after 2001. LPF invites all peacemakers to explore and use our list of free downloadable resources. Let’s help our congregation, group, and community honor this milestone with meaningful worship, activities, and intentional discussions on peace, on or near 9/11+10.
Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-32766821299119186202011-07-12T11:23:00.000-07:002011-07-12T11:31:08.567-07:00Peace is profitable: time for the US to investThe US ranked an abysmally low 82 on the recent Global Peace Index. Unless America invests in the structures to promote peace, it will continue to find itself at war. The peace dividend is worth it: The world could have saved $8 trillion if it had been at peace last year. read more . . .Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-75880102644449504952011-05-05T17:40:00.000-07:002011-05-05T18:15:04.136-07:00“Bin Laden Killed, Americans Celebrate”* Issues, Implications, Options… by Glen GersmehlPeacemaking friends,Here is the resource a network of us are using in talks, discussions, articles, and letters to the editor.At a minimum, I encourage you to check out other useful articles by Chris Hedges, Kathy Kelly, Randy Schutt, Stephen Zunes, Richard Deats, John Feffer...links at the end (and perhaps at least the first, fifth and a few Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-66114361521794739782011-04-15T08:36:00.000-07:002011-04-15T08:56:33.367-07:00Urgent AlertDear Friend of Justice and Peace,We face an urgent, significant threat to U.S. humanitarian aid. A new proposal in the House of Representatives will eliminate 43% of the funding for international affairs requested by Obama. This vote on 2012 funding comes right after activity over 2011 funding, and could easily be missed. A 43% cut would seriously imperil the ability thofe United States to Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-34731710965002740572011-04-07T07:59:00.000-07:002011-04-07T08:09:29.729-07:00Just how much is a BILLION dollars?Its budget time in Washington and we hear a lot of big numbers being thrown around. But just how big are these numbers? Thanks to Wayne Cornelius of the Raleigh, North Carolina LPF Chapter for this piece.I saw this image in the latest issue of the statistical journal, Significance. (Our friend, Dennis Boos, has contributed to Significance on other topics, by the way. But he’s not involved with Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-89636109500074746472011-03-28T17:07:00.000-07:002011-03-28T17:11:21.562-07:00Stop Gambling on Hunger!Much of the current world food crisis and skyrocketing grocery bills have their roots in the deregulation of US commodity markets over the past 15 years. Without these controls, speculators in the stock market can cause artificial food price spikes and shortages while they try to turn a profit. New financial reform laws such as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act seek toLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-6654511405904722382011-03-22T07:19:00.000-07:002011-03-22T07:42:06.704-07:00ELCA World Hunger Video SeriesOne in six people in the world go to bed hungry every night. The ELCA World Hunger Program impacts the lives of millions of people around the world through a comprehensive and sustainable program that uses multiple strategies—relief, development, education, and advocacy—to address the root causes of hunger and poverty. ELCA World Hunger responds to neighbors around the corner and around the worldLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-77780849844523158752011-03-16T03:34:00.000-07:002011-03-16T03:38:27.324-07:00Responding to the Earthquake in JapanOn March 11, an earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan struck with a magnitude of 8.9 -- the fifth largest quake in recorded history. I triggered a tsunami which devastated Japan´s coastal areas with 30-foot waves and seriously damaged nuclear plants which are now threatening to melt down and spread radiation. Check out the ELCA website for information on how to respond to this disaster and Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-59638725059751360702011-02-03T15:17:00.000-08:002011-02-04T13:49:30.096-08:00An Urgent Appeal for Egyptfrom the ELCA:Pray for a peaceful solution that benefits all in EgyptTake ActionDuring these tumultuous times in Egypt and elsewhere in the Middle East, Christians are called, as always, to offer prayers and action for justice and peace, to speak for those whose voices are muted, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. The uprising in Egypt draws our attention, not only because the scenes are Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-66662716805452181292011-02-03T08:03:00.000-08:002011-02-03T08:06:20.267-08:00Thoughts While Fastingby Bonnie BlockI went hungry today,So I remembered of the men at Guantanamowho’ve been on hunger strikes protesting their unjust imprisonment.I went hungry today,So I thought of the people of Gaza and Haitiwho are hungry every day.I drank only liquids today,So I was reminded of all the womenwho carry their family’s water for miles day after day.I drank only liquids today,So I prayed for all the Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-23301193183365449402011-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:002011-02-03T08:08:08.527-08:00Dietrich Bonhoeffer´s Birthday - February 4Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) is known for his leadership role in the Confessing Church, efforts on behalf of peace and justice, opposition to antisemitism, and writings on theology and ethics that have been influential far beyond his German Lutheran context. He was was hanged by the Nazis on April 6, 1945 in the Flossenburg concentration camp.In addition to the videos below, you can check out Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-3445959577540036882011-01-20T11:16:00.000-08:002011-01-20T11:33:28.110-08:00Peacemaking at SchoolNo Name-Calling WeekNo Name-Calling Week, January 24-28, 2011, is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities.Visit the No Name-Calling Week website for more information, to join the network and receive anti-bullying Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-36387242909652963332010-12-09T13:34:00.000-08:002010-12-09T13:40:59.799-08:00Human Rights Day - December 10, 2010will focus on human rights defenderswho act to end discrimination.“Discrimination lies at the root of many of the world’s most pressing human rights problems. No country is immune from this scourge. Eliminating discrimination is a duty of the highest order.”Navi PillayUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsDiscrimination: treating a person or particular group of people differently, Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-29040430015379123052010-11-15T04:15:00.000-08:002010-11-15T04:31:19.057-08:00Save Darfur National Call-In DaySDC/GI-Net and partners are organizing a national call-in day on November 16th for all activists, faith groups and partner organizations. Participants can call 1-800-genocide and follow a recorded script asking Secretary Clinton to appoint a high-level diplomat for Darfur. Please promote the call to your constituents and networks. To learn more or get help promoting the call, please contact Joe Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-90712670539778330592010-11-07T06:29:00.000-08:002010-11-07T06:31:19.353-08:00LPF Peace Art Contest We are doing a makeover of the main homepage of the LPF website and want to include pictures of people involved in a variety of peacemaking activities and other images and artwork to illustrate the work of LPF.Please send us action shots of you and other peacemakers in action and images or artwork of what peacemaking means to you. The best entries will be featured on the LPF website.Ideas Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-18190032033071706622010-11-05T09:51:00.001-07:002010-11-05T09:57:49.767-07:00St Martin of Tours - Feast DaySt Martin of Tours is known as the first conscientious objector and a great peacemaker in the Christian church. His feast day of 11 November (or the nearest Sunday) which is also observed as Remembrance Day for remembering those killed in wars (it was called Armistice Day following the First World War). Lutherans have had a long history of responding to the gospel call to be peacemakers. OneLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-13929347880110010392010-10-11T08:29:00.000-07:002010-10-12T09:29:49.950-07:00LPF Peace Art Contest We are doing a makeover of the main homepage of the LPF website and want to include pictures of people involved in a variety of peacemaking activities and other images and artwork to illustrate the work of LPF.Please send us action shots of you and other peacemakers in action and images or artwork of what peacemaking means to you. The best entries will be featured on the LPF website.Ideas Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-83809251657858732472010-09-02T08:08:00.000-07:002010-09-08T17:25:42.032-07:00International Day of Prayer for PeaceThe International Day of Peace 2010 and The International Day of Prayer for Peace, are observed widely on Sept. 21 in congregations and at the ELCA Center in Chicago. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has announced that this year’s Peace Day Theme is “Peace, Youth and Development” under the slogan “Peace = Future”.LPF and the ELCA offer a variety of peace prayers and other resources that can be Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-84530272017076261002010-08-06T11:14:00.000-07:002010-08-06T11:44:47.224-07:00August 6 - Hiroshima DayOn this day we remember the anniversary of the atomic the bombing of Hiroshima, August 6, 1945. Remarkably, this is the first time in 65 years that the US has sent an official representative to the city for an event that organizers hope will bolster global efforts toward nuclear disarmament. We invite Christians to pray for peace.From the LPF Archives For People of Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-11408456397119993992010-07-02T16:15:00.000-07:002010-07-02T16:40:39.784-07:00Simplicity Day“As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.”-- Henry David ThoreauSimplicity Day on July 12th celebrates the birthday of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) who encouraged us to simplify our lives.Check out the following videos and resources about this remarkable movement:AFFLUENZA - Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-69219596235080518272010-06-30T04:47:00.000-07:002010-06-30T05:00:13.806-07:00Quick Action Needed on War SupplementalWar Supplemental Expected in the House This WeekSupplemental spending for the war in Afghanistan will be voted on later this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday. The Majority Whip sent out a whip question Friday asking Democrats whether they would vote in favor of a) the Afghanistan war money, and b) all the other supplemental funding, a sign that a vote is imminent.Please contact your Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-2895757850410457042010-06-08T06:37:00.000-07:002010-06-08T06:49:37.276-07:00World Refugee DayNow when they had departed, behold,( an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him." And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt and remained there until the death of Herod. (Matthew 2:13-15)Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-54946746633651413852010-05-09T07:03:00.000-07:002010-05-09T07:35:03.043-07:00The Origins of Mother's DayIt has been 140 years since Mother's Day first came into being, yet few people know that it was originally conceived as a day for mothers to protest injustice and war. Over the years the activist observance of this holiday became squelched by its commercialization by flower and card companies who turned it into billion-dollar industry. There has been a recent movement to return Mother's Day toLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-53719791295012327062010-03-16T15:27:00.000-07:002010-03-17T15:17:12.257-07:00Prayers for Peace/Peace VigilsIdeas for Prayers for Peace/Peace Vigils from Lutheran Peace Fellowship Individuals and congregations are encouraged to show their support for peace this advent/spring. That support for peace can take form in many ways, from a simple prayer during church services to events requiring more planning. Here are some ideas: Asking the pastor if he/she would be interested in building on theLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-70468699534789446662010-02-01T04:41:00.000-08:002010-02-01T10:51:02.095-08:00Dietrich Bonhoeffer´s Birthday - February 4Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) is known for his leadership role in the Confessing Church, efforts on behalf of peace and justice, opposition to antisemitism, and writings on theology and ethics that have been influential far beyond his German Lutheran context. He was was hanged by the Nazis on April 6, 1945 in the Flossenburg concentration camp.In addition to the videos below, you can check out Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-28468046436609553022010-01-26T05:51:00.000-08:002010-01-26T06:02:57.955-08:00Season of NonviolenceJanuary 30 - April 4, is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. Originally inspired by the memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this campaign honors their vision for an empowered, nonviolent world.In our Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-68032775491058997912010-01-04T07:57:00.000-08:002010-01-05T13:42:12.331-08:00Vision and Challenge of Martin Luther King, Jr.Jan. 17, birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King quotes reflecting some of the breadth of Dr. King's thought.Useful as a bulletin insert.It boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Trumpet of ConscienceJanuary 3, Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-54021241905626838592009-12-28T04:41:00.000-08:002009-12-28T04:45:23.552-08:00World Day of PeaceThe 43rd World Day of Peace will be celebrated on 1 January 2010.The United Nations invited the world to celebrate One Day In Peace - January 1, 2000 - as the beginning of the International Decade for the Culture of Peace & Nonviolence for the Children of the World! Lutheran Peace Fellowship joined with 1000 other organizations in almost 140 nations in this launch for a better world... Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-52779733310946503922009-12-17T09:16:00.000-08:002009-12-21T03:00:38.148-08:00Christmas Day - December 25thIt is not always “simple” to live and work for simplicity and sustainability in our world.This is especially true during the holiday season when consumerism is working overtime.Here are ideas on simplicity in the way we live, the gifts we give, the time we share, and the ways we prepare to receive the Prince of Peace.Peacepoints: Reclaim the SeasonSuccess! LPF´s top program priority last spring Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-5499680668252030352009-12-09T03:27:00.000-08:002009-12-09T04:01:47.298-08:00Human Rights Day 2009Human Rights Day 2009 on December 10 will focus on non-discrimination.“Discrimination lies at the root of many of the world’s most pressing human rights problems. No country is immune from this scourge. Eliminating discrimination is a duty of the highest order.”Navi PillayUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsDiscrimination: treating a person or particular group of people differentlyLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-60019619475523597352009-11-26T03:07:00.000-08:002009-11-26T03:47:53.884-08:00Happy ThanksgivingThanksgiving is America’s time to gather with friends & family to share a delicious feast. It involves giving thanks for having enough food to eat and having people with whom one can share love, reflections and good company.One would think that in a country of such enormous abundance and wealth that everyone would be able to share and enjoy plenty on this national holiday, but a recent Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-59895894698335892182009-11-05T12:10:00.000-08:002009-11-05T12:21:19.071-08:00St Martin of Tours - Feast DaySt Martin of Tours is known as the first conscientious objector and a great peacemaker in the Christian church. His feast day of 11 November (or the nearest Sunday) which is also observed as Remembrance Day for remembering those killed in wars (it was called Armistice Day following the First World War). Lutherans have had a long history of responding to the gospel call to be peacemakers. OneLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-75394219167549140852009-10-02T06:35:00.000-07:002009-10-02T06:41:29.237-07:00International Day of Nonviolence - Video SeriesInternational Day of Nonviolence was declared by the United Nations to be marked on October 2nd, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Check out our video series on Gandhi's philosophy and its impact.Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-42895331790754011792009-09-11T16:23:00.000-07:002009-09-22T05:59:25.111-07:00Advocacy Alert The US is not living up to our potential regarding the poor of the world in a number of major ways. We have a rare opportunity to influence far-reaching legislation to change a number of those problems: read more . . .Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-86574692862217984622009-09-11T16:20:00.000-07:002009-09-22T05:57:43.005-07:00International Day of Peace 2009The International Day of Peace 2009 and The International Day of Prayer for Peace, observed widely on Sept. 21 in congregations and at the ELCA Center in Chicago. LPF and the ELCA offer a variety of peace prayers and other resources that can be used throughout the year. LPF’s director was one of six Lutheran peace leaders whose reflections were featured on the home page of the ELCA web site for Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-42917079721476195022009-08-28T09:26:00.000-07:002009-09-11T16:19:29.109-07:00Urgent Action: Defend Democracy in Latin AmericaThe future of democracy in Latin America is at stake: do we continue on the road to democratic norms and the rule of law, or are we to head back down a dark path where power is seized and held through violent means. read more . . .Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-65269650783578463612009-08-07T14:56:00.000-07:002009-08-07T15:00:08.806-07:00LPF Resources for LeadersHere is a new select list of LPF resources for leaders all on one page.Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-43699530074246994772009-06-25T08:51:00.000-07:002009-06-25T09:05:47.928-07:00Volunteer at the ELCA Youth GatheringNew Orleans July 22-26, 2009Volunteer opportunity: Can you help out at the ELCA Youth Gathering? LPF's large exhibit area includes the Path of Hope, peace flag art activity, and resources for action. There are a variety of ways to plug in, and you'll be inspired by meeting lutheran youth and adults, sharing stories, and new peacemaking info. If you're not going, please pass this on to someone youLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-31515600123631804112009-05-04T09:40:00.000-07:002009-05-12T04:48:42.846-07:00The Story of ConsumerismExtreme poverty and hunger are key underlying causes of conflict in the world today - made worse by declining environmental and economic conditions. At the intersection of our environmental dilemma and the economic crisis lies the story of consumerism in our culture . Here are three outstanding and very different windows on the ‘stuff’ ofconsumer culture. Each, in its particular genre, merits sixLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-66125062901182826062009-04-22T11:02:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:01:35.462-07:00Hunger AwarenessAn important part of Hunger Awareness is to learn about and address the underlying causes of hunger in the world. What is unique this year is that our efforts to expand and strengthen U.S. programs to end hunger have a receptive administration. Our advocacy is still urgently needed: lobbyists for every other special interest group will be seeking to pull money away from programs like developmentLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-22923870326390853492009-03-28T16:37:00.000-07:002009-03-28T16:49:31.807-07:00Advocacy UpdateWe live in an exceptionally dramatic period calling for renewed and faithful advocacy. Here are nine brief windows on the challenges we face, and on resources that might be of help to individuals and groups seeking to respond to the gospel call of Shalom: 1. A very smart investment2. Making foreign aid accountable3. Educational forums4. Misplaced AIG scandal backlash5. Roots of Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-58405769482143257102009-01-16T11:17:00.000-08:002009-01-16T11:31:58.900-08:00Vision and Challenge of Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King quotes reflecting some of the breadth of Dr. King's thought. Useful as a bulletin insert.It boils down to this: that all life is interrelated. We are all caught in aninescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny.Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Trumpet of ConscienceLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-21761356431664202322008-12-08T05:32:00.000-08:002008-12-08T05:37:32.350-08:00Taking action for what we believe Normally, not much happens in politics between election and inauguration. One thing that still has to happen is passage of the ’09 federal budget. And it is obvious that action on our faltering economy can’t wait for a new Congress and administration. Both are places in great need of serious thinking, engaged citizenship, and caring action. There is a rare openingLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-7611528463466568932008-11-11T06:22:00.000-08:002008-11-11T06:32:27.283-08:00Art and Hope! Peace Leadership TrainingIn this day-long workshop, we'll use the arts and hands-on activities to explore our hopes for our world and how we can make them a reality. You don't have to consider yourself and "artist" to attend- this is "art" for everyone!During the day, we will spend time doing personal reflection, group discussion exploring peace and justice, learning skills and tools for making change, collaborating and Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-26597230955240502962008-10-04T16:07:00.000-07:002008-10-04T16:25:23.322-07:00SOLDIERS OF CONSCIENCE - PBS broadcastWhen is it right to kill? In the midst of war, is it right to refuse? Eight U.S. soldiers, some who have killed and some who said no, reveal their inner moral dilemmas. Made with official permission from the US Army, a film about the demands of duty and the call of conscience.Don't miss this excellent film being broadcast nationally on PBS for the first time on Thursday, October 16th at 9pm. Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-79119249832963779062008-08-01T10:05:00.000-07:002008-10-04T16:06:58.691-07:00Day of Prayer for Peace The Day of Prayer for Peace was a resounding success with the participation of people of many faiths. This worldwide event produced a wealth of peace and justice resources which can be included in worship throughout the year. See the links below.The International Day of Peace (on September 21 since 2004) was established in 1981 by the United Nations and is being observed by churches around the Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-25397682102499940932008-07-31T12:37:00.003-07:002008-07-31T12:46:39.589-07:00Ten (pretty good) Reasons to Support LPFIf you are looking for a good reason to support the work of the Lutheran Peace Fellowship, this list should prove quite convincing. . .Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-17409513676878809392008-07-31T12:30:00.000-07:002008-07-31T12:36:48.520-07:00Latest Advocacy Alerthelp the poorest of the poor - war in Iraq - LPF youth program - moral deliberation and action on key concerns of today LPF's regularly revised Advocacy Alert is available NOW Download the latest advocacy update or e-mail us to request it regurlarly by e-mail. Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-67212535427019981402008-03-16T07:58:00.000-07:002008-04-15T05:09:38.833-07:00Big push to increase development fundingIn the past four weeks, members of LPF joined people around the U.S. to raise their voices and successfully advocate to restore $4.1 billion to the proposed International Affairs Budget for the coming year. It passed by a 73-23 vote in the U.S. Senate! This margin was encouraging because the budget sets spending limits for the next stages of activity in Congress (authorization and appropriation).Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-21052314827108066052008-03-01T06:48:00.000-08:002008-03-03T14:10:22.186-08:00Christian Peace Witness for IraqJoin thousands in worship and witness for an end of the war and occupation of Iraq on Friday, March 7, at noon! Lutherans and LPF are among a dozen denominations (list below) who have organized a worship service for the ecumenical "Christian Peace Witness for Iraq" on Friday, March 7.Rev. Conrad Braaten, Senior Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation will be assisting at the Capitol HillLutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-25249766485686745832008-02-15T11:34:00.000-08:002008-02-29T10:00:55.224-08:00Global Poverty Act Senate Progress As you may already be aware, the Global Poverty Act was considered in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 13th and we were very pleased to see that the Committee passed the bill this morning!The Global Poverty Act was originally sponsored in the House by Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) and it passed there last fall by a voice vote (indicating it wasn't controversial). Senator Obama Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-3973816816606205492008-02-15T10:59:00.000-08:002008-02-29T10:09:02.897-08:00Puget Sound Millennium Goals Project Forum It felt like a great ray of hope when on Saturday evening, Feb. 2nd, over 170 people showed up to discuss hunger, extreme poverty, and acronyms.Seriously, how often do people say, "let's not go to a movie tonight, let's pay $5 each to examine US progress toward achieving the MDGs at a forum sponsored by the PSMGP?" (Right!) Well, does it explain the large turnout to spell out 'Millennium Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484403481583804743.post-16643418306801662462008-02-15T10:52:00.000-08:002008-03-01T06:48:37.650-08:00Building for the Future…LPF's board and staff are devoting time to assess where we are as a network in order to grow in our discipleship. Here are a few highlights organized around several core biblical values."…and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:19) Our goal is to be faithful to the gospel call to seek Shalom in all its fullness – peace, justice, reconciliation, community, wholeness…. Doing so has Lutheran Peace Fellowshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15586273338064513777noreply@blogger.com