Press Releases
The CPCE publishes Press Releases concerning important issues and its ongoing work with its press spokesperson.
'LWF sets Signals for Dialogue between Religions'
CPCE President Thomas Wipf congratulates Munib Younan on his Election as President of the Lutheran World Federation.
Press release 14/2010 (27.07.2010)
CPCE President Thomas Wipf congratulates Munib Younan on his Election as President of the Lutheran World Federation.
Press release 14/2010 (27.07.2010)
Bünker: Minorities characterise Europe
The Dealing of European Countries with Minorities is a Measure of their Constitutionality, said the General Secretary of the Community of Protestant Churches CPCE, Bishop Michael Bünker, during Celebrations in Zilina, Slovakia
Press release 13/2010 (12.07.2010)
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The Dealing of European Countries with Minorities is a Measure of their Constitutionality, said the General Secretary of the Community of Protestant Churches CPCE, Bishop Michael Bünker, during Celebrations in Zilina, Slovakia
Press release 13/2010 (12.07.2010)
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CPCE visits Churches in Sweden and Finland
Swedish and Finnish churches are being invited to further cooperation with CPCE – a pan-European Consultation on the Ordained Ministry meets in November
Press Release 12/2010 (01.07.2010)
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Swedish and Finnish churches are being invited to further cooperation with CPCE – a pan-European Consultation on the Ordained Ministry meets in November
Press Release 12/2010 (01.07.2010)
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Dieter Heidtmann becomes Study Director in Bad Boll
CPCE and CEC pay tribute to his services to the voice of the churches in the EU Institutions – Move from Brussels to the Evangelical Academy Bad Boll on 1st September 2010.
Press Release 11/2010 (29.06.2010)
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CPCE and CEC pay tribute to his services to the voice of the churches in the EU Institutions – Move from Brussels to the Evangelical Academy Bad Boll on 1st September 2010.
Press Release 11/2010 (29.06.2010)
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CPCE Strengthens European Minority Churches
On 1st July 2010 CPCE takes over the administration of AGDE, the joint working group of the Gustav-Adolf Works and the Evandelical Diaspora Works.
Press release 10/2010 (28.06.2010)
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On 1st July 2010 CPCE takes over the administration of AGDE, the joint working group of the Gustav-Adolf Works and the Evandelical Diaspora Works.
Press release 10/2010 (28.06.2010)
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New World Reformed Communion: An Important Step for Church Unity
CPCE congratulates Jerry Pillay, the first President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, WCRC. WCRC shares the theological conception of CPCE, says President Thomas Wipf.
Press release 9/2010 (24.06.2010)
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CPCE congratulates Jerry Pillay, the first President of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, WCRC. WCRC shares the theological conception of CPCE, says President Thomas Wipf.
Press release 9/2010 (24.06.2010)
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CPCE awards Title of 'European Reformation City'
CPCE is preparing an initiative for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017: The Title of 'European City of the Reformation' will be awarded from 2012.
Press release 8/2010 (15.06.2010)
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CPCE is preparing an initiative for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation in 2017: The Title of 'European City of the Reformation' will be awarded from 2012.
Press release 8/2010 (15.06.2010)
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The Danube Region: Taking Differences in Identity and Culture Seriously
CPCE, the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe, CEC, the Conference of European Churches and COMECE, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences in the European Community, are taking part in the consultation process on the EU strategy for the Danube Region.
Press release 7/2010 (08.06.2010)
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CPCE, the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe, CEC, the Conference of European Churches and COMECE, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences in the European Community, are taking part in the consultation process on the EU strategy for the Danube Region.
Press release 7/2010 (08.06.2010)
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Protestant Cooperation in North-West Europe is put on a new Basis
Ten protestant churches in four countries make up the North-Western CPCE Regional Group. An agreement signed in Munich has given the churches a new basis for their cooperation in the region.
Press release 6/2010 (19.05.2010)
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Ten protestant churches in four countries make up the North-Western CPCE Regional Group. An agreement signed in Munich has given the churches a new basis for their cooperation in the region.
Press release 6/2010 (19.05.2010)
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'Europe should listen to Melanchthon'
The principle of unity in diversity, a fundamental concern of the Reformer Philip Melanchthon, is important for the process of European reconciliation, says CPCE President Thomas Wipf.
Press release 5/2010 (19.04.2010)
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The principle of unity in diversity, a fundamental concern of the Reformer Philip Melanchthon, is important for the process of European reconciliation, says CPCE President Thomas Wipf.
Press release 5/2010 (19.04.2010)
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Criteria for a good Worship Service
During its annual meeting on 11th-12th February in Bonn the CPCE North-West Regional Group discussed criteria for the shaping of services and decided to sign a regional group agreement with the CPCE.
Press Release 4/2010 (16.02.2010)
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During its annual meeting on 11th-12th February in Bonn the CPCE North-West Regional Group discussed criteria for the shaping of services and decided to sign a regional group agreement with the CPCE.
Press Release 4/2010 (16.02.2010)
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Protestant Experts in Ethics meet on the current church debate on human rights
The CPCE specialist group on ethics meets in Rome on the churches’ relation to human rights and analyses the debate CPCE has provoked on the theme
Press Release 3/2010 (10.02.2010)
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The CPCE specialist group on ethics meets in Rome on the churches’ relation to human rights and analyses the debate CPCE has provoked on the theme
Press Release 3/2010 (10.02.2010)
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A Signal against Poverty and Social Exclusion
CPCE President Thomas Wipf welcomes the EU Year against Poverty and Social Exclusion and hopes for concrete results. A survey in the CPCE churches shows the significance of the theme throughout Europe.
Press Release 2/2010 (20.01.2010)
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CPCE President Thomas Wipf welcomes the EU Year against Poverty and Social Exclusion and hopes for concrete results. A survey in the CPCE churches shows the significance of the theme throughout Europe.
Press Release 2/2010 (20.01.2010)
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Cooperation strengthens Protestant Churches in the Middle East
CPCE President Thomas Wipf and General Secretary Michael Bünker on a visit to the protestant churches in the Middle East – church cooperation strengthens hope – planned intensifying of Christian-Islam dialogue.
Press release 1/2009 (18.01.2010)
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CPCE President Thomas Wipf and General Secretary Michael Bünker on a visit to the protestant churches in the Middle East – church cooperation strengthens hope – planned intensifying of Christian-Islam dialogue.
Press release 1/2009 (18.01.2010)
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CPCE on the Election to the Presidium of the Conference of European Churches
CPCE congratulates Metropolitan Emmanuel on his election as President of the Conference of European Churches – CPCE Council member Cordelia Kopsch and CPCE President Thomas Wipf in the Presidium - Deepening of relations between the confessions an important task.
Press release 26/2009 (17.12.2009)
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CPCE congratulates Metropolitan Emmanuel on his election as President of the Conference of European Churches – CPCE Council member Cordelia Kopsch and CPCE President Thomas Wipf in the Presidium - Deepening of relations between the confessions an important task.
Press release 26/2009 (17.12.2009)
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'The strength of CPCE lies in local cooperation'
Protestant churches are becoming more self-aware through the CPCE: an interview appearing today in CPCE focus half-time between the General Assemblies of 2006 in Budapest and 2012 in Florence with President Thomas Wipf and General Secretary Michael Bünker.
Press release 25/2009 (15.12.2009)
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Protestant churches are becoming more self-aware through the CPCE: an interview appearing today in CPCE focus half-time between the General Assemblies of 2006 in Budapest and 2012 in Florence with President Thomas Wipf and General Secretary Michael Bünker.
Press release 25/2009 (15.12.2009)
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Putting Basic Rights into Practice in the EU
The coming into force of the new EU Treaty is an historic chance according to CPCE President Thomas Wipf. The protestant churches are called to constructive and critical accompaniment.
Press release 24/2009 (01.12.2009)
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The coming into force of the new EU Treaty is an historic chance according to CPCE President Thomas Wipf. The protestant churches are called to constructive and critical accompaniment.
Press release 24/2009 (01.12.2009)
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"Finding Common Ground is a Collective Responsibility"
In the face of the minaret ban, CPCE General Secretary Michael Bünker argues for the full societal participation of Islam.
Press release 23/2009 (01.12.2009)
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In the face of the minaret ban, CPCE General Secretary Michael Bünker argues for the full societal participation of Islam.
Press release 23/2009 (01.12.2009)
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CPCE Council meets in the ecumenical city of Geneva
7th General Assembly 20-25 September 2012 in Florence – common position of the CPCE churches on euthanasia in preparation – study process for young ecumenists begins 16-18 October 2009 – consultation on the future of the church fellowship 15-19 September 2010.
Press release 22/2009 (04.10.2009)
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7th General Assembly 20-25 September 2012 in Florence – common position of the CPCE churches on euthanasia in preparation – study process for young ecumenists begins 16-18 October 2009 – consultation on the future of the church fellowship 15-19 September 2010.
Press release 22/2009 (04.10.2009)
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'We are one church. But we must also live as one church'
In a conversation with top representatives of the ecumenical organizations based in Geneva the CPCE put critical questions about the coexistence and cooperation of the confessional ecumene in Europe.
Press release 21/2009 (03.10.2009)
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In a conversation with top representatives of the ecumenical organizations based in Geneva the CPCE put critical questions about the coexistence and cooperation of the confessional ecumene in Europe.
Press release 21/2009 (03.10.2009)
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