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16 Nov, 2022
SASCE raises awareness about security among churches in the Netherlands
CEC conducted a training for the members of the Council of Churches in the Netherlands on security for places of worship and religious communities. The training was held online as part of the Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe, a project carried out by CEC together with European religious partners, funded by the Internal Police Fund of the European Commission.
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8 Nov, 2022
EKD Synod: CEC General Secretary highlights the role of churches in transforming Europe’s future
CEC General Secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen highlighted the role of the European churches in transforming continent’s shared future, especially amid challenges posed by pluralistic and secular societies faced with religious illiteracy. He was speaking at the 13th Synod of the EKD, one of the biggest Member Churches of CEC.
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7 Nov, 2022
COP27 starts in Sharm El Sheikh amid urgent concerns on climate change
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has been endorsed by all countries of the world. The 27th conference starts on 6 November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with all parties that signed the Convention.
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4 Nov, 2022
CEC president stresses the significance of dialogue to achieve peace at R20 Bali Summit
“Religious fanaticism, hatred, intolerance toward the ‘other’ is a major challenge for the globalised world. Only dialogue offers a credible alternative to violence and war. Dialogue to resolve differences, and dialogue to heal wounded memories,” said CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger, speaking at the R20 Interfaith Summit held in Bali, Indonesia.
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4 Nov, 2022
Apply for 2023 CEC General Assembly Stewards Programme
The Stewards’ Programme is an ecumenical experience for young adults from CEC Member Churches in Europe participating in CEC General Assembly that will be held from 14 – 20 June 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia, exploring the theme “Under God’s blessing – shaping the future”.
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2 Nov, 2022
CEC president emphasises the unique role of religion in achieving peace
CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger highlighted the role of the churches and religion in pursuit of peace, especially amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The CEC president was speaking at the international meeting “The Cry for Peace: Religions and cultures in dialogue” held from 23 to 25 October by the Catholic Community of Sant'Egidio.
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31 Oct, 2022
CEC General Secretary pays tribute to Archbishop Antje Jackelén
CEC General Secretary Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen pays tribute to Archbishop Dr Antje Jackelén, primate of the Church of Sweden, as she concludes her years of service. He appreciated her strong commitment to ecumenism, while being a true Christian witness.
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28 Oct, 2022
Exploring the theme of CEC General Assembly: “Under God’s blessing—shaping the future”
Anders Borre Gadegaard, chair of CEC Assembly Planning Committee, reflects below on the work behind the scenes developing the theme for CEC General Assembly: “Under God’s blessing—shaping the future”
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25 Oct, 2022
Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe project, enhancing and developing the security needs of faith communities in Europe
The SASCE project was highlighted by partner agencies in Brussels Tuesday, 25 October 2022, as partner organisations described the work being done in this project across 15 European countries.