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.
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- 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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In view of current developments, Church and Peace calls for clear orientation to justice and peace
Wethen, 6 March 2025 – The Board of Church and Peace holds to the biblical call for justice and peace. The current threat to the rule of law, international law, and climate justice requires a clear sense of direction. Current developments show that political...
European Conference and Annual General Meeting, 24-27 October 2024, Brussels, Belgium
Is the sword to keep devouring forever? Do you not know that the end will be bitter? (2 Sam 2:26)Resisting War Today – Preparing Collective Nonviolent Alternatives Wethen, 4 November 2024 – “What does nonviolence mean for us as Christians in the midst of the wars and...
Nonviolent Resistance – Rethinking Security
Is the sword to keep devouring forever? Do you not know that the end will be bitter? (2 Sam 2:26)Wethen, 4 November 2024 – Challenged by this biblical verse, this year’s European conference of the ecumenical network Church and Peace in Brussels engaged with relevant...