16 Dec, 2018

Mutual respect is crucial to the peaceful co-existence of religions in the Middle East

CEC and Cumberland Lodge held a conference titled “Towards Peaceful co-existence in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities."

12 Dec, 2018

Prayers for victims of Strasbourg shooting

With deep concern and sadness, the Conference of European Churches received the news of shooting in Strasbourg.

9 Dec, 2018

CEC commemorates Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The CEC Governing Board with the Executive Committee of the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe marked this occasion recently by issuing a statement

5 Dec, 2018

Churches debate human rights within European Union

Human rights and religious freedom within the European Union was the focus of a debate organised by the Conference of European Churches.

3 Dec, 2018

This Christmas, European church leaders unite for refugees and migrants

European church leaders are affirming the values of dignity, respect and compassion for refugees and migrants. Today a strong Christmas statement signed by church leaders from Europe and beyond was issued by CEC and the Commission for Migrants in Europe.

27 Nov, 2018

Shaping the Future of Work: 200 gather for faith-based contribution to ILO centenary

Nearly 200 people gathered at the European Economic and Social Committee for “Shaping the Future of Work,” a conference addressing new challenges.

26 Nov, 2018

Together in Hope and Witness: CEC Governing Board Meets in Brussels

From 22 to 24 November, the CEC Governing Board met in Brussels for their first regular meeting since being elected at the 2018 Novi Sad General Assembly. The meetings opened with prayers led by CEC Vice-President Rt Rev. Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani at the Chapel for Europe, a multicultural and ecumenical space in the heart of Brussels.

22 Nov, 2018

Youth hopes for greater engagement with churches

The young members of the electoral reserve of CEC Governing Board are deeply motivated to influence the life and work of the regional ecumenical organisation.

21 Nov, 2018

Young board members seek empowerment in European churches and ecumenical bodies

Young members of the CEC Governing Board want to make sure young adults are instrumental in the life and work of CEC and its Member Churches.