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EKIBA + UEPAL: Go Vote! Gehen Sie wählen! Allez voter! (EN, DE, FR)

EKIBA + UEPAL: Go Vote! Gehen Sie wählen! Allez voter! (EN, DE, FR)

Bishop Heike Springhart of EKiBa in Germany and President Christian Albecker of UEPAL in France have released a joint statement encouraging Europeans to make their voice heard this June in the European Elections taking place from June 6-9. As Bishop Springhart makes...

North-West: Reading and Growing/ Nord-West: Lesen und Wachsen

North-West: Reading and Growing/ Nord-West: Lesen und Wachsen

As the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe approaches its General Assembly, Churches and especially their delegates are preparing for this event by reading, but also during meetings in the regional groups. From 24 to 26 April 2024 the regional group North West...

In den Startlöchern / In the Starting Blocks

In den Startlöchern / In the Starting Blocks

Aus zehn Ländern und aus noch mehr Kirchen Süd-Mittel- Nord- und Osteuropas kamen Delegierte der GEKE- Vollversammlung in Budapest zusammen. Vom 2. zum 4. Mai konnten sie sich aus dem Tagesbetrieb ihrer Kirchen ausklinken und sich inhaltlich auf die Vollversammlung...

Young Theologians Meet for Final Time in Tallinn

Young Theologians Meet for Final Time in Tallinn

A bittersweet meeting took place last week in the Baltic city of Tallinn, nestled on the northern coast of Estonia. It was a time of reflection, of encounter, and of looking towards the future. For their final meeting, the Young Theologians in Communion of the CPCE...

CPCE Statement on European Elections (EN, DE, FR, HU)

CPCE Statement on European Elections (EN, DE, FR, HU)

The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) is hoping for a "fair debate about Europe's future" in the run-up to the European elections in June 2024 and is calling for candidates who seek good cooperation across borders rather than polarisation. The CPCE...

Reformierte Weltgemeinschaft (WGRK) in Budapest / The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) in Budapest

Reformierte Weltgemeinschaft (WGRK) in Budapest / The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) in Budapest

GEKE als globales Vorzeigemodell für "Einheit in versöhnter Verschiedenheit?" Die Weltgemeinschaft Reformierter Kirchen (WGRK) ist auf dem Weg zu ihrer ...
Dialogue of Baptists and CPCE about recognition of Baptism/ Dialog zwischen Baptisten und GEKE über Anerkennung der Taufe

Dialogue of Baptists and CPCE about recognition of Baptism/ Dialog zwischen Baptisten und GEKE über Anerkennung der Taufe

On 5 June 2025, the annual meeting of the General Secretaries of the CPCE and the EBF took place at ...
Vollversammlung der Konferenz der Kirchen am Rhein in Bad Herrenalb / Assembly of the Conference of Churches on the Rhine in Bad Herrenalb

Vollversammlung der Konferenz der Kirchen am Rhein in Bad Herrenalb / Assembly of the Conference of Churches on the Rhine in Bad Herrenalb

Am 11. und 12. Mai 2025 fand die Vollversammlung der Konferenz der Kirchen am Rhein (KKR) statt. Eingeladen hatte die ...
Ausschreibung: Fortbildungskurs in Rom / Call for Applications: Training in Rome

Ausschreibung: Fortbildungskurs in Rom / Call for Applications: Training in Rome

Ausschreibung Fortbildungskurs „Katholizismus kennen lernen in Rom“ (für Lehrkräfte mit Interesse am ökumenischen Gespräch) Termin: 11. – 18.10.2025 Ziel des ...
Protestantische Begegnungen in Bosnien-Herzegowina / Protestant Encounters in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Protestantische Begegnungen in Bosnien-Herzegowina / Protestant Encounters in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Hört man die Namen „Bosnien“ und „Herzegowina“, denkt man an vieles: an die osmanische Geschichte, das Attentat auf den österreichischen ...
Rita Famos on the Election of Pope Leo XIV / Rita Famos zur Wahl von Papst Leo XIV

Rita Famos on the Election of Pope Leo XIV / Rita Famos zur Wahl von Papst Leo XIV

With great respect and heartfelt blessings, I congratulate Pope Leo XIV on his election. I wish him God's rich blessings, ...
Riding Together Through Kirchentag / Gemeinsam durch den Kirchentag radeln

Riding Together Through Kirchentag / Gemeinsam durch den Kirchentag radeln

Cheers erupted from the crowd of onlookers. The daughter of the Finnish pastor had pedaled her way to the finish ...
CPCE Young Theologians: Application Deadline Extended

CPCE Young Theologians: Application Deadline Extended

The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) is opening a new programme for young theologians. A group of up ...
Statement: 80 Jahre Ende des II. Weltkriegs (DE, EN, FR)

Statement: 80 Jahre Ende des II. Weltkriegs (DE, EN, FR)

Als Befreiung, aber auch als Beginn neuer Gewalt in Europa bezeichnet das Präsidium der GEKE das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs ...
Farewell to Pope Francis / Zum Abschied von Papst Franziskus

Farewell to Pope Francis / Zum Abschied von Papst Franziskus

“Buonasera”, these first friendly words after his election made people sit up and take notice. And indeed, Francis' pontificate was ...