The CCEE-CEC Joint Committee, the body desired to deepen and develop ecumenical dialogue in Europe, met in Brussels from 28 to 30 November. Several topics were addressed during the meeting between the delegation of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences and that of the Conference of European Churches. An update on the synodal process of the Catholic Church was provided with the presentation of … Continue reading Peace and security in Europe, the importance of ecumenical dialogue »
Members of the Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) 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. The CEC–CCEE Joint Committee issued a declaration in its meeting on 21 March in … Continue reading CCEE-CEC Joint Committee. Declaration on the war in Ukraine »
“My Lord, if now I have grace in your eyes, do not go away from your servant” (Gn 18: 3). In the desert, as he sat at the entrance to his tent in the hottest hour time of the day, Abraham proved himself to be welcoming and generous, and by sharing some water and a piece of bread, God’s promise was revealed to him. The … Continue reading Season of Creation 2021 – A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God »
The “Charta Œcumenica – Guidelines for the Growing Cooperation among the Churches in Europe“, signed in 2001 by the presidents of CCEE and CEC, is a fundamental document that seeks to preserve and develop brotherhood between the European churches. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Charta, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), and Rev. Christian Krieger, President of … Continue reading CCEE and CEC celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Charta Œcumenica »
25 August 2020 From 1 September to 4 October, Christians all over the world celebrate the Season of Creation, as well as the Day of Creation on 1 September. Following the tradition from previous years, in CEC and CCEE, we have taken advantage of this occasion and have encouraged our Member Churches in Europe to acknowledge these days to celebrate the richness of our faith … Continue reading Season of Creation 2020 – ‘Jubilee for the Earth’ »
Press Release No: 19/25 issued jointly with the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE). Inspired by the biblical premise of Isaiah 51:9 “Awake, awake, put on strength!” the Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) affirmed hope in addressing Europe’s challenges. The theme of the meeting “Living Hope in Europe today” made the participants discuss … Continue reading Living Hope in Europe Today »
1 August 2019 Since it has become a fruitful tradition between the Christian Churches in Europe – the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conferences of European Churches (CEC) – they are uniting once again this year in one voice to re-affirm responsibility for creation and issue an invitation to prayer. The Season of Creation, from 1 September until 4 October, is a … Continue reading Season of Creation 2019 – The Network of Life »
On of the urgent and of particular interest field of work for the CCEE is the search for the unity of the Church through the promotion of encounters and friendships between people of other Christian confessions. Since its inception, the CCEE has committed itself to a continuous collaboration with the KEK (Conference of European Churches). In recent years, through the Global Christian Forum, with the … Continue reading Ecumenism »
To observe the Season of Creation and at the vigil of the Assisi Ecumenical Prayer for Creation entitled “Walking together to COP24” (31st August – 1St September 2018) the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) are calling Christians and their communities to pray and care for creation. The two organisations have released a joint video featuring … Continue reading Season of Creation: CEC and CCEE join in call to prayer »
“In this world so often indifferent to God and which at times acts even against God, to be witnesses of Jesus is truly the heart of the whole of our mission. It is today, and it will be also in the future of ecumenism and the dialogue between the Christian Churches. We are all called to follow Jesus without delay and to be His witnesses. … Continue reading We are all called to follow Jesus without delay and to be His witnesses »
