27 Jan, 2022

CEC offers prayers for peace in Ukraine

CEC General Secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen, on behalf of CEC member churches, offers a prayer for peace in Ukraine, amid recently escalating tension in the country.

25 Jan, 2022

Churches present recommendations at the Conference on the Future of Europe Plenary

Rev. Christian Krieger, president of CEC made recommendations at the Third Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe, highlighting the need to bring the EU closer to the European citizens by inventing new means of democratic debate. He also critiqued European policies on migration that compromise universal human rights.

24 Jan, 2022

European churches celebrate unity through prayer

As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins this year, churches across Europe celebrate the gift of unity through prayer – inspired by the theme “We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him” presented by the Middle East Council of Churches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.