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28 Jan, 2021
Churches-EU Dialogue: Ecumenical delegation meets with Portuguese EU Presidency
An ecumenical delegation of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and CEC participated in an online meeting on 28 January 2021 with Mr Nuno Brito, Permanent Representative of Portugal to the European Union, exchanging views on the priorities of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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25 Jan, 2021
CEC expresses concern over suggested legislation on translating sermons into Danish
In a letter to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Minister for Church Affairs Joy Mogensen, issued on 26 January 2021, the CEC has expressed deep concern regarding the new suggested initiative on compulsory translation of sermons from other languages into Danish.
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20 Jan, 2021
CEC launches video contributions to Conference on “The Hope of Communion: From 1920 to 2020”
Contributions made to the Conference on “The Hope of Communion: From 1920 to 2020” have now premiered on CEC YouTube channel. The playlist features video presentations from renowned theologians and church leaders from across Europe and beyond.
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19 Jan, 2021
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Amid the pandemic, European churches unite through prayer
As Europe continues to reel from the COVID-19 crisis, with communities experiencing separation and isolation, churches are observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in new and innovative ways. Many CEC Member Churches are holding online prayers and celebrations.
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17 Dec, 2020
European churches reflect on “The Hope of Communion: From 1920 to 2020
Theologians and church leaders from Europe and beyond participated in the Conference on “The Hope of Communion: From 1920 to 2020” held online from 16 to 17 December.
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16 Dec, 2020
CEC congratulates Guli Francis-Dehqani on her appointment as Bishop of Chelmsford
CEC congratulates Guli Francis-Dehqani on her appointment as Bishop of Chelmsford.
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15 Dec, 2020
CEC Christmas Greetings 2020
CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger and CEC General Secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen share Christmas greetings affirming hope in Christ’s birth.
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26 Nov, 2020
Religious leaders discuss “European Way of Life” in European Commission High-Level Meeting
In a European Commission’s high-level meeting for Religious Leaders hosted by Vice-President Margaritis Schinas, CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger, among other church leaders, contributed to the discussion on “The European Way of Life”.
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22 Nov, 2020
CEC condolences on the passing of Serbian Patriarch Irinej
CEC general secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen expressed “deep sorrow” over the passing away of His Holiness Patriarch Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church.