Global Young Reformers Network
Global Young Reformers Network: A place to connect with the wider church

New program executive for youth shares vision for network
Global Young Reformers Network: A place to connect with the wider church
11 June 2021
New program executive for youth shares vision for network (LWI) - The Global Young Reformers Network 2.0 (GYRN) is “a place for youth to organize and connect with the wider church,” said the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Program Executive for Youth ...
Encouraging youth engagement for climate justice action
12 April 2021
Call for small-scale climate justice projects in member churches
Young reformers build networks that keep churches connected
12 February 2021
LWF LAC and North America youth reflect on their role in strengthening the church (LWI) – Elías Pérez sees his specific role as a young reformer from the Mexican Lutheran Church (ILM) as someone who can “build with one hand in my country and take the ...
Being Lutheran: Lifting up voices of youth
14 January 2021
Young theologians from Sweden, Poland, Canada and South Africa share perspectives on Lutheran identity 
Young Reformers in Africa ‘make things happen’ with limited resources
5 January 2021
Leadership and equity important topics for future work  (LWI) – Seeking models to address mental illness, bringing youth living on the streets to join in tree-planting initiatives, pooling resources to fund education for fellow youth and raising ...
Young peacemakers key to post-pandemic world
2 December 2020
Webinar showcases vital role of young people in advancing interfaith solidarity, peace and security (LWI) - Young peacemakers from different countries and diverse religious communities held an online brainstorming session on 1 December to share lessons learnt ...
Small-scale climate justice projects: Call to youth in member churches
13 November 2020
Empowering young people to advocate for climate justice (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) calls for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by youth, i.e. persons aged 30 or younger. Proposals are invited until 6 December. Each project should ...
Online Reformation Day prayer engages Lutherans worldwide
6 November 2020
LWF youth reflect on need for ongoing reformation, unity in baptism (LWI) - Lutherans from around the globe, young and old, came together for an online prayer service on Reformation Day. Youth from LWF member churches led the prayer service on 31 October ...
LWF youth to lead online Reformation day prayer
28 October 2020
“‘One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’ Reformation Day Global Prayer” (LWI) - On Reformation Day 31 October 2020, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will gather online to unite in prayer lead by young adults and theologians from around the globe. The ...
COVID-19: LWF Young Reformers’ Space
4 June 2020
Young adults share spiritual, mental, economic solutions  (LWI) - In an online conversation, young Lutherans from around the world, discussed spiritual wellbeing, mental health and financial entrepreneurship within the church and in their communities ...
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations
15 May 2020
Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment (LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action during a “prophetic ...
Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation
15 May 2020
LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report
LWF and partners observe International Youth Day
12 August 2019
Youth “effectively contributing to the revival of churches and communities” (LWI) - The inclusion of young people on all levels is necessary to envision a future of justice and peace. This was the overall agreement shared as The Lutheran World Federation ...
Young Lutherans raise concerns at Council 2019
21 June 2019
Youth Council members call for action on climate change, gender justice and participation in church leadership (LWI) - Young Lutheran ordained and lay leaders from different parts of the globe gathered in Geneva for a Pre-Council meeting, voicing concerns ...
Putting the faith of young people on the agenda
31 July 2018
Interview with Council member Julia Braband (LWI) – Julia Braband (25) talks to the Lutheran World Information about the effect of youth participation in church bodies, the stand of her church towards right-wing populist movements and her personal experiences ...
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