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Occasional Services over all
When the conversation turns to this crucial interface between churches and wider society, where should one begin? Do we need a theology of blessing? Should we focus on the biographies of the people we accompany? Are initiatives such as occasional service agencies...
CPCE doctrinal conversation focuses on “Doctrinal Diversity in the Church Communion”
The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) is advancing a doctrinal conversation on a question that goes to the core of its identity as a communion of churches: what does “doctrinal diversity” mean—and what does it require—within a shared and binding...
Change in the office of the General Secretary
The CPCE head office in Vienna is preparing for a change in the office of the General Secretary. On 27 April 2026, the CPCE will bid farewell to Rev. Dr Mario Fischer as General Secretary of the CPCE. His successor, Rev. Dr Susanne Schenk, will be installed in the...
Local and Global: Hybrid Book Launch of Practice and Theology of the Lord’s Supper
Balancing the local and the global is a challenge the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe faces at every one of its events. The presentation of the 2025 volume Practice and Theology of the Lord’s Supper exemplified this through a hybrid format. Guests...
United Church: a model for coexistence in Belgian society
The change in the office of President of the Protestant United Church in Belgium was marked by a festive service. After 13 years as president, Reverend Steven Fuite is now retiring. In his speech, he emphasised that the model of a united church also serves as a...
Save the Date: Book presentation 19.2.2026!
Among the important new publications of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe is the volume published in 2025 entitled “Practice and Theology of the Lord’s Supper. A Study Process of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe and other perspectives on...
Public Relations Advisory Board: CPCE as the Protestant Voice of Europe
Remaining in respectful dialogue despite theological differences, celebrating together, and mourning together – these are some of the great strengths of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe. Representing over 40 million believers across Europe is no small...
When Faith becomes a Weapon.The Theology behind “Russkiy Mir” – An interview with Dr Priit Rohtmets, church historian from Estonia
You are Estonian – what can you tell us about the current mood in your country – especially concerning Russia? I will begin my answer with history, because I am a church historian. In the 20th century, Estonia experienced the birth of its own state, just like the...
6th Edition of the CPCE classic “The Church of Jesus Christ”
Volume 1 of the Leuenberg Documents series, The Church of Jesus Christ, newly edited by Mario Fischer and Thomas-Andreas Põder, has recently been published in its 6th edition by Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Leipzig. The volume is available open access on the...
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