2008 Archive Press Releases
CEC Assembly in Lyon: Churches invited to be part of the process - 19 December 2008 - cq0872
The Conference of European Churches (CEC) is pleased to announce that the preparatory materials for its 13th Assembly are now available on the Assembly website at assembly.ceceurope.org/index.php?id=119.
CEC urges political institutions to protect Christian monastery in Turkey - 19 December 2008 - cq0871 DE
The Conference of European Churches (CEC) asks the European institutions to protect the Syriac Orthodox Mor Gabriel monastery in Turkey.
Churches and the European Commission discuss challenges facing the educational systems in an intercultural context - 15 December 2009 - cq0870 FR
Education is a major factor for integrating migrants in Europe. Current projects and good practises need to be shared and their implementation financially supported...
European Churches celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 9 December 2008 - cq0869
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) has joined the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 10 December (Human Rights Day)....
CEC mourns death of its former President, Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow - 5 December 2008 - cq0868
His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and All Russia passed away today at the age of 79. Head of the Russian Orthodox Church since 1990, he was directly involved in the work of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) for almost three decades, in particular taking the role of President from 1987 to 1992.
Representatives from the Conference of European Churches visit Montenegro -2 December 2008 - cq0867
Representatives from the Conference of European Churches (CEC) visited Montenegro, 27-29 November 2008. The delegation was invited by the Serbian Orthodox Church, by His Eminence Metropolitan Amfilohije of Montenegro and Littoral and by His Grace Bishop Joanikije of Budimlje and Niksic...
CCME: Welcoming Iraqi Refugees to the EU is positive step – Appreciation of resettlement decision of EU Justice and Home Affairs Council on 27 November 2008 - 28 November 2008 - cq0866
The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe welcomes the decision of the Council of Ministers of the EU which resolved today “...as a signal of solidarity, the Council invites Member States to take in Iraqi refugees in a particularly vulnerable situation such as those with particular medical needs, trauma or torture victims, members of religious minorities or women on their own with family responsibilities.”
Called to One Hope in Christ: Theological Essay Competition for young people - 26 November 2008 - pr0865 FR DE
In the context of its 13th Assembly, the Conference of European Churches (comprised of some 120 churches and 40 organizations in Europe) invites theologically-minded individuals up to the age of 30 to enter an essay competition on the theme of hope...
CCME - Dealing with migration means giving a human face to the church- 24 November 2008 - cq0864e
“Diversity is not a problem but it has to be perceived asthe kairos for the churches in their common efforts towards unity”, affirmed Rev. Fidele Mushidi from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) during the African and European churches’ consultation on migration and the changing ecclesial landscape in Palermo from the 20th to the 23rd November 2008.
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Church representatives meet the French EU-Presidency - 21 November 2008 - cq0862e FR DE
Following a now well-established tradition, representatives of the Churches in Europe (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community – COMECE - and Conference of European Churches – CEC) and in France met the French EU-Presidency today in Paris. The French State Secretary for European Affairs, M. Jean-Pierre Jouyet received the Church representatives in the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Religion in the public sphere - legal challenges and trends - 21 November 2008 - cq0861e
A conference on “Religion in the public sphere - legal challenges and trends” took place between 18-20 November 2008 in Brussels. The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Brussels office of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD) jointly organised the conference, bringing together church lawyers from CEC member churches for the first time...
CEPE-CEC - “Baptism in the Life of Our Churches” - 5 November 2008 - cq0860e
Fourth Protestant-Orthodox consultation
The consultation continued the conversations on the ecumenical importance of the doctrine of the church of Jesus Christ begun in the Orthodox Academy of Crete and then continued in 2004 in Luther’s city of Wittenberg and in 2006 in the Phanar in Istanbul. The co-chairs of the conference were Metropolitan Prof. Gennadios of Sassima (CEC) and Prof. Dr. Michael Beintker (CPCE)... Communique
Christians and Muslims: European citizens and people of faith - From suspicion to trust - 27 October 2008 - pr0859
The Conference was organised by the CCEE-CEC Committee for Relations with Muslims in Europe (CRME), an ecumenical body established in 1986 by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) in order to inform and support the Churches in Europe in their encounter with Islam and to increase relations with Muslims...
English Final Statement
French Final Statement
CEC Central Committee endorses preparations for a participatory Assembly - 14 October 2008 - pr0858
New website inaugurated and Assembly Moderators nominated
The new website for the 13th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) was inaugurated at the meeting of the Central Committee held 6-11 October in Paralimini, Cyprus. The Assembly website is the first step in the development of a new website for the whole of CEC.
CCME and CEC concerned about thousands of detained migrants in Europe - 13 October 2008 - pr0857
Churches also support demands of Austrian NGOs on right of residence for migrants
The 17th Assembly of the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) and the Central Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), meeting in Paralimni, Cyprus from 8-11 and 6-11 October 2008 respectively, expressed their “deep concern about the thousands of migrants unjustly detained in Europe for not having the right documents”. CCME and CEC declared their “solidarity and sympathy with the prison chaplains who face these situations of detainees daily with hardly any possibilities to change conditions and offer perspectives”.
CEC Central Committee expresses joy for resumption of dialogue between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, sorrow for ongoing desecration of churches - 13 October 2008 - pr0856
The Central Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), which came together in Paralimni, Cyprus from 6-11 October 2008, in expressing its solidarity with its hosts, the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, reaffirmed the statement of the 12th CEC Assembly (Trondheim, Norway 2003): “it is our concern that the unification of the island should be facilitated by the withdrawal of occupying forces from it, for the wellbeing of all citizens of Cyprus, and the promotion of peaceful Christian-Islam co-existence”.
CEC Central Committee expresses concern for financial and economic crisis - 13 October 2008 - pr0855
The need to protect most vulnerable citizens was underlined
The Central Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), meeting in Paralimni, Cyprus from 6-11 October, reflected on the current financial and economic crisis, urging “governments to be most concerned about protecting the most vulnerable of citizens and that a sense of justice will prevail”. Statement inside press release
CCME - CCME Assembly approves integration between CEC and CCME - 13 October 2008 - pr0854
The 17th Assembly of the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME), meeting from 8-11 October in Paralimni, Cyprus, gave its final approval to the integration between CCME and the Conference of European Churches (CEC)...
CEC regrets decision of Moscow Patriarchate to suspend its membership - 13 October 2008 - pr0853e
Central Committee “clearly expressed its wish to favour ecumenical fellowship in Estonia”
On 11 October 2008, towards the end of the meeting of the Central Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) in Cyprus, the representative of the Russian Orthodox Church, Father Vsevolod Chaplin, announced the decision of his church to suspend its participation in the life of CEC. The reason for the suspension was the Central Committee's inability to vote on a resolution seeking membership of CEC by the Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate.
CCME - Trafficking in Human Beings “impossible for the Church to remain a passive spectator of events” - 9 October 2008 pr0852e
Leading European Church bodies review anti-trafficking work of churches
Some 100 leading representatives of churches from all over Europe met for an international conference on trafficking in human beings in Protaras/Cyprus on 8th October. The conference “Churches addressing trafficking in human beings” was organised by the Churches´ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) at the opening of its 17th General Assembly.
Central Committee of CEC to meet in Cyprus, 6-11 October - 2 October 2008 - pr0851
Upon invitation by the Church of Cyprus (Orthodox), the Central Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) will meet for its annual session from 6-11 October 2008 in Paralimni-Protaras, Cyprus...
New Network for Ecumenical Theological Education in Eastern and Central Europe - 1 October 2008 - pr0850
A major conference on the future of ecumenical theological education in Eastern and Central Europe was held in Sambata de Sus Monastery (Romania) from 24 to 28 September 2008. The event was organized by the Churches in Dialogue Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the program on Ecumenical Theological Education (ETE) of the World Council of Churches (WCC), in cooperation with Volos Academy (Greece)...
Churches in Europe are called to respond to the challenge of climate change - 29 September 2008 - pr0849
The 7th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) ended on Sunday 28 September in Milan, Italy. The final act of the Assembly was a community worship service celebrated together with the Evangelical Methodist Church in Milan. One hundred delegates from 27 countries and from all Christian traditions took part in the Assembly on the theme “The true challenge of climate change”. A network connected with the Conference of European Churches (CEC), ECEN celebrated its 10th anniversary this year...
Churches can contribute to reducing impact of climate change by proposing new lifestyles - 26 September 2008 - pr0848
The 7th Assembly of the ECEN opened in Triuggio near Milano, Italy
“The risks connected with climate change have dramatically increased since 2001. Nevertheless, there is no fatalistic view of the future. There are ways to reduce emissions, and churches can contribute to solutions by proposing changes in lifestyle and behaviour patterns”, said Prof. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele to the participants in the 7th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN)...
Ecumenical Theological Education in Eastern and Central Europe - 19 September 2008 - pr0847
Some 40 lecturers and professors of theology from different churches in Eastern Europe will participate in a seminar on “The Future of Ecumenical Theological Education in Eastern and Central Europe” which will take place from 24-28 September in the Academy at the Monastery of Sambata de Sus in Romania. The seminar is organized by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the World Council of Churches’ programme on Ecumenical Theological Education (ETE).
Delegates from European churches discuss the “True Challenge of Climate Change” - 16 September 2008 - pr0846
The 7th Assembly of ECEN will meet in Milano, Italy from 24-28 September "The True Challenge of Climate Change" will be the theme of the 7th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN), which will be held in Triuggio, near Milan, Italy, from 24-28 September 2008. More than 100 participants from throughout Europe are expected.
Challenges and visions for ecumenism in Europe - 15 September 2008 - pr0845
“Future Conference” launched process towards 13th Assembly of CEC
Reflecting on the past, analysing the present and generating a vision for the ecumenical future of Europe were the aims of the “Future Conference” held in Lyon, France, from 10-12 September 2008...
External relationships of the European Union with Muslim countries and the international responsibility of religious communities - 12 September 2008 - pr0844
The fourth and last meeting of the series of Seminars devoted to Islam, Christianity and Europe organised by the Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) and the European Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) took place on 11 September 2008 in the European Parliament.
CEC “Future Conference” looking forward to the year 2029 - 9 September 2008 - pr0843
As a first step on the way to 13th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), which will be held in Lyon, France, in 2009, a “Future Conference” will be held 10-12 September 2008, also in Lyon, at the Centre Valpré. The aim of the Future Conference is to reflect on the past, to analyse the present and to generate a vision for the ecumenical future for our continent until the year 2029.
Press officers from European Churches join forces to make Christian voice more clearly heard - 9 September 2008 - pr0842
Founding meeting of PONEC held in Geneva, 5-7 September 2008
After a preparatory meeting held in Sibiu, Romania, immediately after the 3rd European Ecumenical Assembly (September 2007), some 40 persons from 18 countries met in Cartigny/Geneva, Switzerland, from 5-7 September 2008, to officially launch the Press Officers Network of European Churches (PONEC).
Delegation of the Conference of European Churches to visit Georgia - 28 August 2008 - pr0841
A delegation from the Conference of European Churches (CEC), currently in Armenia as guests of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, will pay a short visit to Georgia on 28-29 August 2008.
Joint Statement on Georgia from the Conference of European Churches and the World Council of Churches - 12 August 2008 - pr0840
The World Council of Churches and the Conference of European Churches join in expressing our alarm and distress at the violent events of recent days in the Caucasus. The use of force in the dispute over South Ossetia and Abkhazia has cost the precious lives of civilians and soldiers, risks destabilizing a fragile region, and reawakens deep fears there and far beyond.
‘Christian Europe’ and Islam in Europe - 4 July 2008 - pr0839 FR DE
How does ‘Christian Europe’ receive Islam in Europe? How to address the fear of ‘Islamisation’ of Europe and what are the chances for ‘Europeanisation’ of Islam? These were the questions addressed during the third meeting of the series of Dialogue Seminars devoted to Islam, Christianity and Europe organised by CEC, COMECE and the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, on 3 July 2008 in the European Parliament in Brussels...
Theology of religions must not lead to watering down the Gospel - 30 June 2008 - pr0838
Churches in Dialogue Commission of CEC reflects on interreligious dialogue and dialogue between Orthodox Churches and Churches of the Reformation.
“Theology of Religions is one aspect of coming towards a recognition of the truth of the Gospel – and it must not lead to watering down the clarity of the Gospel”; “Jesus Christ is the centre of Christian theology and, as such, also the centre of the Theology of Religions...
Dialogues between Orthodox Churches and Churches shaped by the Reformation: positive outcomes need to be more widely known - 27 June 2008 - pr0837
The Churches in Dialogue Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) invited theologians who are members of the Orthodox Churches and Churches shaped by the Reformation and reform movements to meet to evaluate past and current bilateral theological dialogues. Two observers from the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) were also present...
CCME - Civil Society Essential Actors in Monitoring Removals from Europe - 27 June 2008 - pr0836
Hearing underlines human rights concerns regarding future EU return measures
One week after the adoption of the EU Directive on “common standards and procedures for the return of illegally staying third country nationals” by the European Parliament, civil society organisations reiterated their concerns and highlighted the importance of independent monitoring of removal operations...
Organ Donation and Transplantation: Church and Society Commission of CEC comments on Draft Paper from the European Commission - 24 June 2008 - pr0835
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) has recently presented Comments on the European Commission Draft Paper On a Quality and Safety Legal Framework on the Donation, Procurement, Testing, Transport, Preservation, Transplantation and Characterisation of Human Organs.
Churches in Dialogue Commission of CEC to meet in Pullach, Germany - 19 June 2008 - pr0834
The Churches in Dialogue Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) will meet for its annual session from 23-27 June in Pullach, Germany. The Commission is the theological commission of CEC. It is comprised of 15 members from different church traditions (Anglican, Orthodox, Protestant), plus two permanent observers from the Roman Catholic Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE)...
CEC congratulates Aldo Giordano upon his appointment as Vatican representative to the Council of Europe - 11 June 2008 - pr0833
Officers of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) congratulated Monsignor Aldo Giordano, General Secretary of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), upon his recent appointment as Special Envoy and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, from 1 September 2008.
The building of mosques in Europe: the visibility of religion in the European public space requires dialogue and consultation - 30 May - pr0832 FR DE
The second meeting of the series of Dialogue Seminars devoted to Islam, Christianity and Europe organised by CEC, COMECE and the Adenauer Foundation took place on 29 May 2008, in the European Parliament...
CCME urges Italian Minister of the Interior to uphold European fundamental rights and take action against the violence against Rroma people in Italy - 20 May 2008 - pr0831
The Churches' Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) expressed its concerns about the recent riots against Rroma people in Italy and the increased level of intolerance and discrimination towards this specific ethnic group in a letter sent yesterday to Mr Roberto Maroni, Italian Minister of the Interior...
Churches to contribute to shaping a Europe of values: CEC Presidium met in Brussels - 16 May 2008 - pr0830e FR DE
The Presidium of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met from 13-16 May 2008 in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting took place in the Ecumenical Centre, which is home to the Church and Society Commission of CEC, as well as to the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME), an ecumenical body whose merger with CEC will be completed by the end of the year.
CEC Presidium calls for prayer and action for peace and reconciliation in Lebanon - 16 May 2008 - pr0829e FR DE
The Presidium of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), meeting in Brussels, Belgium from 13-16 May 2008, reflected with deep concern on the recent tragic developments in Beirut and other cities in Lebanon. Members of the Presidium were saddened in recent days by what has proved to be the worst internal unrest in Lebanon since the events of 1975-90.
CEC Presidium meets in Brussels 13-16 May - 9 May 2008 - pr0828e
The relationship of the churches with the European Institutions will feature prominently in the agenda of the meeting of the Presidium of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) on 13-16 May in Brussels, Belgium...
Socially Responsible Investment: churches bridging the gap between mere market forces and social justice - 8 May 2008 - pr0827e
The number of churches reflecting on and committed to socially and sustainable investment has increased substantially over the last couple of years. Additionally, the amount of socially-invested church resources has also increased. Through their socially responsible investment churches are already making a difference under market conditions towards just, sustainable and participatory societies...
CCME Refugee resettlement: Europe can do more to solve refugee situations globally - 5 May 2008 - pr0826e
A lunch debate “Refugee resettlement – protecting refugees, sharing responsibilities” will tomorrow 6th May bring together MEPs, representatives of the other EU institutions, the UN refugee agency UNHCR and civil society organisations in the European Parliament in Brussels...
Conference on Churches and Socially Responsible Investment - 30 April 2008 - pr0825e
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), together with Oikocredit and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, will jointly host a conference on Churches and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)...
Church and Society Commission of CEC to boost its Contribution to the Climate Change Agenda - 29 April 2008 - pr0824e
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) is pleased to announce the arrival of Rev. Dr Gary Wilton as EU representative of the Church of England and Church and Society Commission associated staff in Brussels.
CEC/COMECE - Intercultural dialogue: response to which problems? - 21 April 2008 - pr0823e FR DE
The first of a series of four seminars dedicated to Islam, Christianity and Europe, the seminar held on 17 April 2008 in the European Parliament (Brussels) took the form of a panel discussion among Islamic and Christian experts. They exchanged views on the urgent necessity and aims for intercultural dialogue in Europe...
CCEE/CEC - European Christians and muslims meet in Esztergom (Hungary) - 17th to 20th April 2008 - 21 April 2008 - pr0822e
The meeting of the CCEE-CEC Committee for Relations with Muslims in Europe (CRME) took place from 17th to 20th April in Esztergom.
CRME is an Ecumenical Committee set up in 1986 by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE). Its task is to inform and support the Churches in Europe in their encounter with Islam, and to intensify relations with Muslims...
Church & Society Commission on CEC welcomes the creation of the EU’s Peace-building Partnership - 17 April 2008 - pr0821e
Commission calls for greater resources for civilian alternatives to military crisis intervention work
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) has welcomed the creation of the EU’s new Brussels-based Peace-building Partnership, but expressed concern at its understaffing and lack of resources...
CCEE-CEC Committee for Relations with Muslims in Europe (CRME) - Prospects for a European Christian-Muslim Conference - 16 April 2008 - pr0820
In response to the kind invitation by the Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest (Hungary) and President of the Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) Cardinal Péter Erdo, a meeting of the CCEE-CEC Committee for Relations with Muslims in Europe (CRME) will take place from 17th to 20th April in Esztergom.
Church and Society Commission of CEC discusses Intercultural Dialogue and future work - 13 April 2008 - pr0819e FR DE
The main theme of annual plenary meeting of the Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) “Churches in Europe and Intercultural dialogue” was discussed in the Czech Republic from 10 to 13 March 2008...
CCME - Presentation of the Study “Mapping Migration in Europe – Mapping Churches’ Responses” - 9 April 2008 - pr0818e
The Europe Study “Mapping Migration in Europe, Mapping Churches’ Responses” has been launched and presented today to some thirty participants in the annual meeting of the General Secretaries of the National Council of Churches in Europe taking place in Palermo, Italy from the 7th to the 10th of April 2008...
Church and Society Commission of CEC committed to promote mutual respect and tolerance in Europe - 8 April 2008 - pr0817e
“Teaching of religious and convictional facts – A tool for acquiring knowledge about religious beliefs in education: a contribution to education for democratic citizenship, human rights and intercultural dialogue” is the topic discussed today (8 April 2008) at the Council of Europe at the first annual “exchange” on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue...
Church and Society Commission of CEC to meet in the Czech Republic - 7 April 2008 - pr0816
“Churches in Europe and Inter-cultural dialogue” will be the main theme of the annual meeting of the Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), which will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 10 to 13 April 2008...
Church and Society Commission of CEC helps facilitate the Council of Europe’s 2008 Exchange on Religious Education - 7 April 2008 - pr0815
The Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) is involved in the preparatory process of a meeting organised by the Council of Europe, the “2008 Exchange”. The meeting will take place on 8 April 2008 and be chaired by a representative of the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers...
Orthodox, Anglicans and Nordic/Baltic Lutherans meet to discuss understanding of Church - 1 April 2008 - pr0814
The second theological consultation between the Eastern Orthodox Churches and the so called “Porvoo Churches” was held from 27-30 March 2008 at the Orthodox Brancoveanu Monastery, Sambata de Sus, Romania at the initiative of the Conference of European Churches. The “Porvoo Churches” are a group of Anglican and Nordic/Baltic Lutheran Churches which have entered into full communion after theological conversations held from 1989-1992...
Romanian Orthodox Patriarch calls for integrated approach to combating all forms of modern slavery - 31 March 2008 - pr0813
Meeting of European Christian anti-trafficking network strengthens cooperation with trade unions. Some 80 representatives of churches, governments, trade unions, police and NGOs from 15 European countries met for an international conference and workshop on trafficking in human beings in Bucharest from 27th to 30th March 2008...
CEC values the life work of ecumenical visionary Chiara Lubich. She was a keynote speaker at the 2nd European Ecumenical Assembly - 14 March 2008 - pr0812
The General Secretary of the Conference of European Churches, the Venerable Colin Williams, expressed today his sadness at the death of Chiara Lubich, founder and president of the Focolare Movement. Aged 88, she died in Rocca di Papa (Rome) on 14 March 2008...<//a>
Lukas Vischer, ecumenist and environmentalist, dies at age 81
He was a founding figure of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) - 13 March 2008 - pr0811
Lukas Vischer, Swiss Reformed theologian and ecumenist died on 11 March 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland, at the age of 81. He was involved in the ecumenical movement for decades, serving as director of “Faith and Order”, the theological commission of the World Council of Churches, from 1965 to 1979...
Churches encourage the European Union towards a much broader approach to employment policies.
Dialogue with EU Commissioners Ján Figel’ and Vladimír Špidla - 28 February 2008 - pr0810 FR DE
On the eve of the meeting of the Council of the European Union on Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs, representatives and experts from the Churches in Europe discussed today in Brussels with the European institutions the modernisation of European employment policies, which shall provide a mutually supportive combination of security and flexibility, called “flexicurity”...
Churches discuss European employment policies with the EU Commission Dialogue Seminar on "Flexicurity from a values perspective” - 25 February 2007 - pr0809 FR DE
A Dialogue Seminar on employment policies in the European Union will take place on 28 February 2008 at the European Commission in Brussels. It is co-organised by the European Commission together with the Church & Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE).
Ecumenism in Europe: CCEE and CEC met in London to evaluate the Sibiu Ecumenical Assembly and to discuss relations with Muslims in Europe - 25 February 2008 - pr0808
The annual meeting of the Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE) was held in London, United Kingdom, from 21-24 February 2008 at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine.
European Churches meet Slovenian EU Presidency - 19 February 2008 - pr0807
On 19 February a delegation of European and Slovenian churches was received by the Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa. The meeting took place upon request of the Commission of Bishops’ Conferences in the European Community (COMECE) and the Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) as part of the series of regular meetings between the churches and the EU Presidencies.
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CCEE and CEC meet in London to Evaluate Ecumenical Assembly and discuss relations with Muslims in Europe - 18 February 2008 - cq0805
The annual meeting of the Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE) will take place in London, United Kingdom, from 21-24 February 2008, at the Royal Foundation of St Katharine.
Church representatives meet with Slovenian EU-Presidency - 15 February 2008 - pr0804
Following a now well established practice, representatives of the Churches in Europe will meet the Slovenian EU-Presidency on Tuesday 19 February in Ljubljana...
CCME - Churches encourage European Institutions: Put Human Rights at the heart of anti-trafficking policies - 1 February 2008 - pr0803
The Churches´ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) welcomes today's entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. CCME had, together with other Christian organisations and secular partners, advocated for ratification of the Convention since it was adopted in May 2005.
CEC mourns death of Archbishop of Athens - 28 January 2008 - pr0802
The Venerable Colin Williams, General Secretary of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), has sent the following message to the Church of Greece (Orthodox) on the death of His Beatitude Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece. Archbishop Christodoulos died today at his home in Psyhico (Athens) at the age of 69...
EU Commissioner Orban meets young volunteers from the Conference of European Churches - 24 January 2008 - pr0801
Leonard Orban, EU Commissioner for Multilingualism, met in Brussels with an ecumenical youth group from Sibiu/Hermannstadt (Romania). Thirty young people from different churches in Romania were visiting the European Capital from 19 to 24 January to inform themselves about the work of the European institutions...
