21 Mar, 2022

CEC president regrets Ukraine war, highlights Christian gospel for peace

At the occasion of the 3rd European Catholic Social Days, the President of CEC Rev. Christian Krieger deeply regretted the war in Ukraine, saying “this time of the year dedicated for inner questioning, has been disrupted by the return to European soil the tragedy of war, traumas and devastating effects that we thought belonged to the past.”

21 Mar, 2022

CEC–CCEE Joint Committee appeals for an end to war in Ukraine

Members of the Joint Committee of CEC and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences are calling leaders of the nations and the international community to do everything in their power to end the current war in Ukraine that is destroying lives and causing untold suffering.

14 Mar, 2022

European churches focus on wellbeing of digitalized societies and workplaces

Dialogue from ethical and Christian perspective was initiated in a conference on wellbeing of digitalized societies and work places organised by the Church Action on Labour and Life (CALL) Network and supported by CEC.

8 Mar, 2022

Portuguese churches receive training to ensure safe and strong communities

As part of the Safer and Stronger Communities in Europe (SASCE) project, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) together with Portuguese Council of Christian Churches (COPIC) conducted a training to promote the safety of religious places and communities in Portugal.

7 Mar, 2022

French EU Presidency: CEC and COMECE meet with Ambassador Leglise-Costa

A delegation of CEC and COMECE met with Ambassador Philippe Leglise-Costa, Permanent Representative of France to the European Union, on 7 March 2022, to exchange on the priorities of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

4 Mar, 2022

A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace

n Ash Wednesday, 2 March, Christians from around the globe joined in a powerful prayer service of lament and solidarity with all those suffering from the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

3 Mar, 2022

CEC president urges Patriarch Kirill to raise his voice against Ukraine war

President of CEC Rev. Christian Krieger has urged Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to raise his voice clearly against Russian aggression in Ukraine and contribute toward efforts to end the war and realise peace.

28 Feb, 2022

Les Églises d’Europe esquissent une traduction de l’amour du Christ dans un continent en guerre

Le thème « L’amour du Christ mène le monde à la réconciliation et à l’unité » qui a rassemblé 150 participants d’Églises européennes, les 25 et 26 février, a fortement résonné avec l’actualité du continent, au lendemain de l’invasion russe de l’Ukraine.

28 Feb, 2022

European churches focus on reconciliation and unity ahead of WCC Assembly

Moved by Christ’s love, European churches affirm their contribution toward reconciliation and unity. Speaking in the context of secular and plural European societies, over 150 participants of the European Regional Pre-Assembly of CEC gathered online, addressing crucial topics, including the war in Ukraine, and preparing for the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, which will be held later this year in Karlsruhe, Germany.