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Lord, teach us to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to seek for rewards save that of knowing that we do your will. Amen

Ignatius of Loyola (1556)

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The Edict of Milan (313 - 2013) a basis for Freedom fo Religion or Belief? May 2012

Conclusions

Within the framework of the Everlasting value and permanent actuality of the Edict of Milan part II project.

For more information see the CSC Human Rights page

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: CSC Plenary, Serbia, 2012

Church and Society Commission of CEC reflects on the vision for the future of Europe and CEC

...“To hold our plenary meeting in Serbia was very encouraging and refreshing” concluded Serge Fornerod, the Moderator of CSC, “because it connected us back to the roots of the EU construction and what this is all about: reconciliation and dialogue."

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CCME and partners launch video spots on labour trafficking

Tens of thousands persons every year find themselves trafficked into forced labour in Europe, according to estimates in the EU Member States, with exploitation happening mainly in the areas of construction, agriculture or domestic services. Against this background, CCME and its partner’s organisations in four European countries have launched on 15 March 2012 a series of video spots, asking EU citizens to “open your eyes” and help in identifying trafficked persons. The video spot is part of the MIRROR project and can be accessed with the following link (English, Italian, Spanish and Romanian).

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Christian organisations on family reunification

Caritas Europa, CCME, COMECE, Eurodiaconia, ICMC, JRS-Europe - Jesuit Refugee service Europe, and QCEA submit:

Comments on the European Commission´s Green Paper on the right of family reunification of third-country nationals living in the European Union

20 NGOs call the EU Member States and the European Commission to safeguard family life of migrants and refugees...read more

Our organisations represent Churches throughout Europe – Anglican, Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic – as well as Christian agencies particularly concerned with migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. As Christian organisations we are deeply committed to the inviolable dignity of the human person created in the image of God, the freedom of every human being, as well as to the common good, global solidarity and the promotion of a society that welcomes strangers...

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New Information on Climate Justice

-- on the agenda of churches from two continents: CSC/CEC and CLAI dialogue continues...

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“New challenges for the Churches’ witness in Europe”
Meeting of the CCEE-CEC Joint Committee in Geneva

French German

The Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences has underlined the need for common witness by Christians to tackle new spiritual, demographic, political and economic challenges facing the continent.

Photos from the CEC/CCEE Joint Committee Meeting

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2012: Year of Sustainable Energy for All

Interview with Rev Dr Peter Pavlovic by Vatican Radio - 16 January 2012 - English

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Church and Society Commission of CEC
PUBLIC STATEMENT

European concerted action required now – People´s Needs first

The European Union today is facing its most significant and existential crisis since its existence. If the financial and economic crisis cannot be effectively solved by concerted action of the EU Member States, the Union itself is at stake...

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The Conference of European Churches (CEC) is a fellowship of some 120 Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican and Old Catholic Churches along with 40 associated organisations from all countries on the European continent. CEC was founded in 1959 and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Strasbourg.

Christians from different confessions are committed to live and witness together in a spirit of ecumenism, sharing, understanding and mutual respect. All are committed in spite of the historic divides, the many languages and the geographical and economic barriers which exist on the European continent. Together, the churches work to promote the unity of the church and to present a common Christian witness to the people and institutions of Europe. The common desire to live in peace and to promote justice and reconciliation has enabled the churches to maintain their fellowship for the 50 years of the CEC's existence.

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Upcoming Events

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!!

3rd CALL (Church Action on Labour and Life) Assembly
Brussels, 8 - 10 October 2012

In this time of crisis the CALL-network invites you to its 3rd Assembly in Brussels from 8th to 10th October 2012. “Facing the crisis: good employment – good life – good Europe” is the challenging headline under which all members of the CALL Network and all who are interested from churches, church organizations and diaconal work are invited.

The Assembly of the CALL Network is a great opportunity to become involved in European discussions and to define important and essential European topics. It will also be a place to network, to communicate and to get in touch with other interested and interesting people from a variety of European backgrounds.

We will start on Monday, 8th October, at lunchtime and finish on Wednesday, 10th October, at lunchtime.

So make a note of the date: 8th to 10th of October 2012, Brussels!

Invitations and registration forms will be sent out in May.

Frank-Dieter Fischbach
Executive Secretary CSC, Brussels

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Highlights

Human Enhancement: promises and realities - Churches warn but do not reject

Information and Photos

Outcome of the Human Enhancement consultation, Brussels, 25-27 April 2012

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Refugee resettlement to the EU:
European churches call for 20.000 places by 2020

Spanish Translation of the Press Release

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CSC of CEC/COMECE: Freedom of Religion: the EU should set the standard on this central Human Right

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Freedom of Religion or Belief:

Submission to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Baroness Catherine Ashton

On the implementation of Freedom of Religion or Belief in the world by the Church and Society Commission (CSC) of Conference of European Churches

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CEC Church and Society Commission office in Brussels under construction...

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“Christian Witness in a Multi-Religious World: Recommendations for Conduct”, a five-page document on the conduct of mission “according to gospel principles...

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