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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...
Prayer on the fourth commemoration of the war against Ukraine
Jesus Christ, you are light from light, you are the fountain of truth, you are the origin of justice. With all your senses you are GOD, and you know the reality of this war. You, GOD, hear the words, the promises, the disappointment, the silence of those who...
New in the CPCE-Team: Reverend Sam Rajkumar from India
Rev. Sam T. Rajkumar, an ordained Anglican minister, theologian and biblical scholar from India recently started his work at the CPCE head office. His position as Assistant in Ecumenical Ministry is possible thanks to the programme Global Mission Fellows (GMF) of...
Statement of the CPCE-Council: We owe a lot to the Nicaean Council
Exactly 1,700 years ago, the Council of Nicaea succeeded in formulating a confession of faith that states our belief in one God – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit – as an expression of the biblical witness. On the occasion of this anniversary, the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) is examining the results of the Council and how they can be communicated in a contemporary way, as well as the role of the state in church affairs. The statement advocates a common Easter celebration, as the date still depends on whether the churches follow Eastern or Western church calendars.
Vigilance regarding developments in the church and society is the order of the day
At the second CPCE Council meeting of this period, the Council members and their deputies gathered in Bratislava from 20.-22.11.
A good start for CPCE Young Theologians
A new reference group of young theologians started its common journey in September in Prague. This group of 27 young people shall work together for the coming five years to get to know the CPCE in all its diversity and to bring a young perspective into the various...
New release: Christian Speaking of God
The new Volume 17 in the Leuenberg Documents series, edited by Mario Fischer and Thomas-Andreas Põder, is now being published by Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Leipzig. The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE), together with other churches, sees it as its...
Dr Susanne Schenk next General Secretary
Vienna/Stuttgart. The Council of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) appointed Dr Susanne Schenk, a Württemberg pastor, as the future General Secretary of the CPCE. The 53-year-old church councillor currently serves as a theological advisor to...
CPCE Advisory Boards start their work
The CPCE’s strategy envisages that highly competent individuals will accompany the work processes. In the first months of 2025, the Council, in consultation with the churches, appointed the members of the specialist and staff advisory committees. This meant...
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