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Publications on Conviviality
During the programme ‘Seeking Conviviality’ and the work on ‘Diaconal Life in Diversity’ more than 70 diaconal workers have contributed to the resource material you can find here. This material is often available in different languages and provides a resource for the Learning Programme. Most sessions refer to this material which can be freely downloaded.
LWF Programme publications can be accessed here.
LWF Programme videos and podcasts can be accessed here.
LWF Seeking Conviviality Publications
- EN Marks of Conviviality - Inspiration for a Diaconal Church (PDF – 714 KB)This small booklet brings together the so-called ‘Marks of Conviviality’ which were developed as a reflection on the ‘stories’ in the four booklets which downloaded from the section below on this page of the on-line space.
- EN Diaconal Life in Diversity 4. Conviviality and Radical Welcome (external link)This book gathers together four stories of churches and families who have practiced 'radical welcome', inviting people who are often marginalised and who may experience violence or who may feel there is no space for them in the church. The stories are from Estonia, Sweden, The Netherlands and Germany
- DE Konvivenz Schaffen – Eine Kernkonzept der Diakonie 4. Die Konviviale Kirche und eine menschenwürdige Willkommenskultur (PDF – 1.2 MB)Dieses Buch versammelt vier Geschichten von Kirchen und Familien, die ein menschenwürdige Willkommenskultur praktizieren und Menschen einladen, die oft an den Rand gedrängt werden, Gewalt erfahren oder das Gefühl haben, in der Kirche keinen Platz für sie zu haben. Die Geschichten stammen aus Estland, Schweden, den Niederlanden und Deutschland
- EN Diaconal Life in Diversity 3. Conviviality, Diakonia and the Church (external link)This book collects together four stories from diaconal organisations which have worked on issues of housing, food poverty & sustainability, employment and homelessness, using approaches linked to 'seeking conviviality'. The stories are from Sweden, Finland, Germany and The Netherlands
- DE Konvivenz Schaffen – Eine Kernkonzept der Diakonie 3. Konvivenz, Diakonie und die Kirche (PDF – 1 MB)Dieses Buch versammelt vier Geschichten von diakonischen Organisationen, die sich mit den Themen Wohnen, Ernährungsarmut & Nachhaltigkeit, Beschäftigung und Obdachlosigkeit befassen und dabei Ansätze verfolgen, die mit der „Suche nach Konvivenz“ verbunden sind. Die Geschichten stammen aus Schweden, Finnland, Deutschland und den Niederlanden
- EN Diaconal Life In Diversity 2. Conviviality with People on the Move (external link)This book collects together four stories from churches which have developed their work with people on the move - migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. They explore what it means to work for conviviality among diverse groups. The stories are from Norway, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Italy
- DE Konvivenz Schaffen – Eine Kernkonzept der Diakonie 2. Konvivenz mit Menschen auf dem Weg (PDF – 959 KB)Dieses Buch versammelt vier Geschichten von Kirchen, die ihre Arbeit mit Menschen in Bewegung - Migranten, Flüchtlingen und Asylbewerbern - entwickelt haben. Sie gehen der Frage nach, was es bedeutet, sich für die Konvivialität unter verschiedenen Gruppen einzusetzen. Die Geschichten stammen aus Norwegen, der Tschechischen Republik, Schweden und Italien
- EN Diaconal Life in Diversity 1. Conviviality and the Diaconal Church (external link)The book collects together the stories of four churches which have been exploring what it means to be a diaconal church and how conviviality is a core concept for their work together with people in the locality. The stories are from Latvia, Norway, Switzerland and The Netherlands.
- DE Konvivenz Schaffen – Eine Kernkonzept der Diakonie 1. Konvivenz und die Diakonisches Kirche (PDF – 1 MB)Das Buch versammelt die Geschichten von vier Kirchen, die untersucht haben, was es bedeutet, eine diakonische Kirche zu sein, und wie Konvivenz ein Kernkonzept für ihre Arbeit mit den Menschen vor Ort ist. Die Berichte stammen aus Lettland, Norwegen, der Schweiz und den Niederlanden
- DE DE LWF - Auf der Suche nach einer konvivialen Ökonomie (2017) (PDF – 5.9 MB)Dies ist der zweite große Bericht des Lutherischen Weltbundes über den Prozess „Seeking Conviviality“. Es wird ein Überblick über eine konviviale Ökonomie und die entsprechende Praxis entwickelt.
- EN LWF - Towards a convivial economy - the contribution of a re-formed community diakonia in Europe, 2017 (PDF – 1.6 MB)This is the second major report from The Lutheran World Federation on the process 'Seeking Conviviality'. It develops an overview of a convivial economy and relevant practice.
- DE Lutheran World Federation: "Konvivenz schaffen Zur Gestaltung von Gemeinwesendiakonie in Europa: Zwischenbericht der europäischen Solidaritätsgruppe" (2017) (PDF – 4 MB)Dieses Buch analysiert die Erkenntnisse aus den ersten beiden Phasen des LWB-Prozesses und enthält neues Material zur theologischen Reflexion über Konvivenz sowie zum Thema "Conviviality and People on the Move", das der erste Schritt in der nächsten Phase des Prozesses war.
- EN Lutheran World Federation: 'Seeking Conviviality - Evaluation and Commentary' (2017) (PDF – 1.4 MB)This book analyses the learning from the first two phases of the LWF process and includes new material on theological reflection on conviviality as well as on 'conviviality and people on the move' which was the first step in the next phase of the process.
- EN Lutheran World Federation, 'Diakonia Creates Conviviality', 2017 (PDF – 2.2 MB)A flyer with 4 local stories which introduces Conviviality as a diaconal core concept. Prepared for The Lutheran World Federation Assembly in Namibia, 2017
- EN Lutheran World Federation, 'Convivial Life Together - Vocation, Dignity and Justice', (2016) (PDF – 835 KB)This book of 6 Bible studies which can be adapted for local use was produced by members of The Lutheran World Federation solidarity group, 'Seeking Conviviality'. It was edited by Tony Addy and published by The Lutheran World Federation
- EE Lutheran World Federation, 'Seeking Conviviality: re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe' (2013). (PDF – 16.1 MB)See raamat on Luterliku Maailmaliidu protsessi esimese aruande „Seeking Conviviality re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe“ eestikeelne tõlge. Selles uuritakse konviviaalsuse ja sellega seotud praktika aluseks olevaid põhimõisteid
- RU Lutheran World Federation, 'Seeking Conviviality: re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe' (2013). (PDF – 3.4 MB)This book is a Russian translation of the first report of The Lutheran World Federation process, 'Seeking Conviviality re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe'. It explores the basic concepts underpinning conviviality and related practice.
- NO Lutheran World Federation, Seeking Conviviality,: re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe (2013) (PDF – 8 MB)Denne boken er en norsk oversettelse av den første rapporten fra Det lutherske verdensforbunds prosess, «Seeking Conviviality re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe». Den utforsker de grunnleggende konseptene som ligger til grunn for konvivialitet og tilhørende praksis.
- DE Lutheran World Federation, 'Seeking Conviviality: re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe' (2013). (PDF – 1.3 MB)Dieses Buch ist die deutsche Übersetzung des ersten Berichts des Prozesses des Lutherischen Weltbundes "Seeking Conviviality - Re-Forming Community Diakonia in Europe". Es untersucht die grundlegenden Konzepte, die der Konvivialität und der damit verbundenen Praxis zugrunde liegen.
- EN Lutheran World Federation, 'Seeking Conviviality: re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe' (2013). (PDF – 1.2 MB)This book is the first report of The Lutheran World Federation process, 'Seeking Conviviality re-forming Community Diakonia in Europe'. It explores the basic concepts underpinning conviviality and related practice.
LWF Programme Podcasts and Videos
- EN ‘Diaconal Life in Diversity’ Working with LGBTQ+ Young People in Vasteras (external link)This short video describes how a group of LGBTQ+ youth leaders developed a guide by young people, for young people to create awareness that it is alright to define oneself as both LGBTQ+ and a Christian.
- EN 'Diaconal Life in Diversity' The Augustanahof Community in Amsterdam (external link)This short video introduces a new community being developed in a re-purposed church building. It contains flats, a small worship room and a community room and kitchen. The residents follow a simple rule and are open to people in the neighbourhood.
- EN ‘Diaconal Life in Diversity’ - the church as a welcoming and safe space in Prague (external link)This short video describes the creation of a safe space where people can meet and relationships are built up between the local community and refugees and migrants, who lack other possibilities to encounter Czech people.
- EN 'Diaconal Life in Diversity' - Working with marginalised young people in Tallinn (external link)This short video describes diaconal youth work with street children and how a church building which was destroyed in communist times became a home and centre for young people. It follows the story of how the young people worked to create their own safe space.
- EN Seeking Conviviality - people on the move (external link)This one hour video hosted by the Church of Sweden and 'A World of Neighbours' introduces the diaconal concept of conviviality through contributions by Nils Aberg, Tony Addy, Ulla Siirto and Kjell Nordstokke. After the panel there are questions from international participants. The length is one hour
- EN Introducing Seeking Conviviality (external link)In this short video, Tony Addy is interviewed by Avo Üprus in Tallinn (2017) on the occasion of the evaluation meeting of The Lutheran World Federation 'Seeking Conviviality' process.
