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Conference of European Churches: Under God’s Blessing – Shaping the Future
The Assembly of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) took place from 15-20 June in Tallinn, Estonia. Lydia Funck was there as an observer for Church and Peace (one of CEC's Organisations in Partnership). On the theme "Under God's Blessing - Shaping the Future",...
Encouraged by Pentecost: Upholding the vision of a just and nonviolent world
Wethen, 01 June 2023. At its recent meeting, the Board of Church and Peace noted with disappointment that the G7 summit in Hiroshima had missed the opportunity to take a decisive stand for nuclear disarmament at this historic site. Encouraged by Pentecost, the Board calls on churches and religious communities to keep alive the vision of a just and nonviolent world.
European Conference: Overcoming Racism in the Church
From 29 September to 1 October 2023, this year’s Church and Peace European Conference will be held on the theme “Overcoming Racism in the Church”.
Action weeks around the International Day of Conscientious Objection 15 May
Protection and asylum for all those from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine who refuse military service Call for actions from 8 to 21 May 2023 War is a crime against humanity. We condemn Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine, which is contrary to international law and has...
Countering Strong Man Politics – Learning from Women Peacebuilders
Join us on 20 May 2023, either online or in-person in Leeds UK, 1.30-3pm, for keynote and conversation with Anthea Sully on ‘Countering Strongman Politics – Learning from Women Peacebuilders’. Countering 'strong man' politics. The culture of the 'strong man' has been...
Webinar: Banking & Ethics – Why be concerned?
Join our mini webinar series on 25 April and 2 May 2023 from 7-8.30 om (UK time) online via Zoom as we discuss Banking & Ethics – Why be Concerned about the Financial Services we use?
New newsletter issue 13 published
The new Church and Peace newsletter has been published. Learn about news from the network and our conference in Croatia, which encouraged peacemakers in Europe to persevere in work to build peace. Bruno Sägesser reports on his conscientious objection to military...
Activities of Church and Peace members marking one year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Church and Peace, together with 15 other peace organisations, is calling for nonviolent and diverse protests for the weekend of 24-26 February 2023 to break the spiral of violence, for a ceasefire and peace negotiations, against Russia’s war of aggression in...
Call for the Weekend of Action on February 24-26, 2023
30 January 2023 – Church and Peace, together with 15 other peace organisations, is calling for nonviolent and diverse protests for the weekend of 24-26 February 2023 to break the spiral of violence, for a ceasefire and peace negotiations, against Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and increasing militarisation.
Church and Peace at the WCC Assembly
The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches from 31 August to 8 September 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany, was an impressive ecumenical gathering also with diverse participation and contributions from Church and Peace members. Chair Antje Heider-Rottwilm, Vice-Chair...