Church and Peace is the European ecumenical peace church network of communities, training centres, peace organisations and peace service agencies. It participates in the ecumenical dialogue of the conciliar process for Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation and is a catalyst for common initiatives and projects.
- Read about active Gospel non-violence and what it means to be a ‘peace church’.
- Become acquainted with the members of the network and their experiences on the peace church journey.
- Learn about the ways in which they strive to live their commitment to non-violence on a day-to-day basis.
- Keep informed about events organised by Church and Peace, its members and partners.
- Find texts and documents published by Church and Peace.
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News
Church and Peace joined Solidarity Tour of Israel-Palestine – and you are invited too!
In Israel/Palestine, some Christians have developed a non-violent approach to the conflict between (very right-wing) Jews and Palestinians. Many are inspired by it, but
When they buried Alexei Navalny they forgot that spring was so close!
Despite the abundance of hooded security agents, the scanning of faces by surveillance cameras and the chilling threat of arrest and imprisonment, thousands of Russians gathered on 1 March to honour Alexeï Navalny around the church and cemetery where he was buried.
Changeover at Church and Peace: General secretary Lydia Funck moves on and Juliane Prüfert starts work
Wethen, 07 March 2024 It is with gratitude and appreciation for seven years of energetic commitment that Church and Peace, the European peace church network, has taken leave of Lydia Funck, its longstanding general secretary. After graduating in politics and Middle...