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6 Feb, 2023
CEC offers prayers following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
After the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier today, CEC in its letter to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Dr Michel Abs, General Secretary of the Middle East Council of Churches, conveyed “deep sorrow” offering prayers for all those affected.
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3 Feb, 2023
Young Christians reflect as European Year of Youth ends
The European Commission declared 2022 as European Year of Youth. On this occasion, the Conference of European Churches together with the Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe and the World Student Christian Federation - Europe region have collected reflections from Christian youth in Europe about the importance and needs of ecumenical organisations.
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2 Feb, 2023
New CEC logo embraces traditional Christian symbolism—with a modern flair
A new Conference of European Churches logo combines traditional symbols of Christianity with a modern colorful flair.
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27 Jan, 2023
CEC highlights impact of war in Ukraine at high-level meeting of religious leaders at European Commission
CEC joined religious leaders at the European Commission on 27 January in Brussels to shed light on the impact of the war in Ukraine on the European way of life.
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25 Jan, 2023
CEC contributes to European Parliament’s dialogue on liberal democracy
CEC was represented at the European Parliament's seminar on “Dialogue on Liberal Democracy” by Marietta D.C. van der Tol, who contributed her perspectives, highlighting the important role of churches and religion.
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25 Jan, 2023
CEC at the Conference of the International Orthodox Theological Association
War, peace and public theology are some of the topics brought into focus by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) at the Conference of the International Orthodox Theological Association. CEC Executive Secretary for Theological Dialogue, Katerina Pekridou participated in the conference hosted by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies in Greece.
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20 Jan, 2023
Reflections on CEC Assembly theme: “We are called to bring God’s blessing to the world”
Pastor Christian Sofussen, from the Baptist Union of Denmark, reflects on how we, as Christians are called to bring God’s blessing to the world, and how Christian witness ultimately blends ideas with action. His reflections are grounded in the theme of the upcoming CEC General Assembly “Under God’s blessing – shaping the future” that will be held June 14-20 in Tallinn, Estonia.
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20 Jan, 2023
Video: Every Part of Creation Matters
Every Part of Creation Matters, a book published by CEC with Globethics.net was launched in an online event. Presentations from the event are now available. Caring for God’s creation and churches’ calling is the main theme of the book.
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10 Jan, 2023
Book launch: Every Part of Creation Matters
Caring for God’s creation is an integral part of the calling of the churches. How can this be done? The question is explored in depth in the book titled Every Part of Creation Matters. The book published by CEC in partnership with Globethics.net will be launched in an online event on 18 January 2023.