24 Jul, 2018

Church-EU Dialogue: Church delegation meets with the Austrian EU Presidency

A delegation of Austrian and European church representatives met in Vienna with Karoline Edtstadler, Secretary of State for Home Affairs of the Austrian government.

12 Jul, 2018

Religion and Populism: European Churches contest political abuses of religion

“Religious pluralism is indissociable from and indispensable for democratic societies."

28 Jun, 2018

No Refugee Guantanamo: Churches call for safe passage following EU summit

Churches in Europe have reacted with disappointment to the outcomes of yesterday’s European Union summit mainly addressing migration.

26 Jun, 2018

European Pillar of Social Rights: Going beyond politics and economics

The European Parliament brought together representatives from religious communities for a dialogue on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

21 Jun, 2018

Being the hands and feet of God for this world

When I first hopped off the plane in Budapest, I didn’t know what to expect. As soon as I met other participants of the Pre-Assembly Youth Event in the arrival area of the airport, I started feeling safe and at home.

20 Jun, 2018

Greetings from the Conference of European Churches to the World Council of Churches on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its founding

With joy the Conference of European Churches celebrates 70 years since the founding of the World Council of Churches. Our fellowship congratulates yours on an impressive and faith-filled history dedicated to the building up of a global family of churches walking together, serving justice and peace.

18 Jun, 2018

Churches called to commemorate lives lost seeking safety

Since 2000, more than 30,000 people have died on their way to Europe, drowning at sea or in rivers, or suffocating in trucks and ships. Churches in Europe have already responded to this wholly unnecessary loss of life through solidarity, supporting search and rescue efforts, and also by advocating for safe and regular ways for refugees and migrants to enter Europe.

12 Jun, 2018

Christians unite in Season of Creation

This week Christian leaders signed a letter of support for the Season of Creation, an annual celebration of prayer and action to protect the environment.

12 Jun, 2018

Witness, Justice, Hospitality: CEC Assembly draws to a close

After nine full days of worship, listening and learning, the 2018 Novi Sad General Assembly of CEC has drawn to a close.