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20 Jan, 2022
CEC at Council of Europe: Religion and education are essential elements of dialogue
Joining voices with other faith partners, CEC emphasised the role of religion and education in dialogue in a meeting of the Interreligious and Inter-Convictional Dialogue Committee of the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe.
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18 Jan, 2022
Churches highlight their vision for the Conference on the Future of Europe
CEC highlighted churches’ vision for the Conference on the Future of Europe in European Commission’s High-Level Dialogue Meeting, emphasising the contribution of Christian voices, together with other faiths, in developing Europe’s future.
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18 Jan, 2022
Church event focuses on Christian conversion in asylum procedure in Europe
The topic “conversion in the asylum procedure, new developments and old challenges” was brought into focus in an online event. The participants reflected on how the conversion to Christianity by asylum seekers in Europe has raised pastoral, theological-missiological, legal, as well as ethical questions and dilemmas for the churches.
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17 Jan, 2022
Congratulations to Roberta Metsola elected European Parliament president
CEC congratulates Roberta Metsola to be elected as president of the European Parliament. Her support for a structured dialogue between churches, religions and faith- based communities with the European Parliament under Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU was appreciated deeply by CEC.
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13 Jan, 2022
CEC extends condolences on passing of EU Parliament President David Sassoli
Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen, general secretary of the Conference of European Churches conveyed heartfelt condolences on the passing away of David Sassoli, president of the European Parliament.
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4 Jan, 2022
The unequivocal hope manifested in Christ’s birth
n Orthodox Church shares reflections on the occasion of Christmas celebrated in Orthodox tradition, affirming hope in Christ’s birth.
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16 Dec, 2021
CEC to enhance church voices in European institutions through advocacy
The Conference of European Churches is set to implement a sharp organisational profile. As a church-fellowship, CEC will strengthen its work to develop Christian voices in European political institutions and beyond, while being grounded in firm theological reflection.
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14 Dec, 2021
Video messages from CEC General Secretary
To connect with CEC Member Churches across Europe, CEC general secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen brings highlights from significant CEC activities in a video update each month.
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14 Dec, 2021
Spanish church leaders discuss project “Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe”
In a meeting held in Madrid on 10 December, Human Rights Day, CEC Executive Secretary Dr Elizabeta Kitanovic met with leaders from CEC Member Churches in Spain to discuss the security situation in the country. She presented CEC’s SASCE project (Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe) funded by the European Union’s Internal Security Fund – Police.