Tag: education

Environmental Health Disparities

Peace is more than just the absence of war. Peace is about every person having an equal chance. Regardless of who they are and where they live. A word that…

Low Cost and/or Low Energy Ways To Make A Difference.

We know that making a difference through volunteering time or donating money is not necessarily an option for everyone, so here are some resources for how to affect change without…

Conflict Transformation, Nonviolence, and Justice

An Annotated Guide to Over 400 Outstanding Books, Manuals, Audiovisuals, and Web Sites Outstanding Introductions Lawrence Apsey, Jren Etames Brisaol, Kppler, Transforming Power for Peace, a booklet of 17 brief…

Hunger Resources

1. Hunger Volunteer Training & Support Project Faith-based efforts to alleviate hunger, poverty, and homelessness have been challenged in recent years by the economic downturn. This project aims to help…

Resources about Nonviolence

Nonviolence In our culture the word “nonviolence” is loaded down with stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions. It may be among the most misunderstood words in our language. Following a few overview…

Peace Education

Lutheran Peace Fellowship (LPF) offers workshops and forums on biblical peacemaking and current peace concerns. We also offer and support for education and dialogue within the Lutheran Churches on issues…

Peace Education Resources

Teaching Peace Peace Points – LPF series for leaders of engaging discussion activities; each includes handouts, facilitation tips. Topics include: biblical peacemaking, global conflict, peace worship, simple living, conflict transformation,…

Advocacy

LPF advocacy priorities include soaring US military budgets, conflicts around the globe, gun violence, our militarized foreign policy, world hunger, and human rights. Our advocacy updates keep you current on…

Information Sources on Hunger and Development Issues

Basic Resources: Bread for the World: www.bread.org/ outstanding hunger education and advocacy group InterAction: www.interaction.org major coalition of 150 development groups; offers reliable analysis Church World Service: www.cwsglobal.org/ good hunger…

Peace Worship and Congregational Resources

Worship and Devotional Peace Resources Day of Prayer for Peace, Sept. 21, bulletin insert Peacemaking Possibilities Peace Worship – Provides a variety of resources including prayers, litanies, songs, and a…