Conference of European Churches: Under God’s Blessing – Shaping the Future

Aug 21, 2023 | News

The Assembly of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) took place from 15-20 June in Tallinn, Estonia. Lydia Funck was there as an observer for Church and Peace (one of CEC’s Organisations in Partnership). On the theme “Under God’s Blessing...

Encouraged by Pentecost: Upholding the vision of a just and nonviolent world

Jun 1, 2023 | News

Message from the Board of Church and Peace Wethen, 1 June 2023 At its meeting a few days ago in the Mennonite Church in Frankfurt, the Board of Church and Peace noted with disappointment that the G7 summit in Hiroshima had missed the opportunity to take a decisive...

European Conference: Overcoming Racism in the Church

May 15, 2023 | News

European Conference of Church and Peace from 29 September – 1 October 2023 in Baarlo, the Netherlands Overcoming Racism in the ChurchThen God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness’ (Genesis 1:26) Racism, anti-semitism, islamophobia,...

Action weeks around the International Day of Conscientious Objection 15 May

Apr 27, 2023 | News

Protection and asylum for all those from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine who refuse military service Call for actions from 8 to 21 May 2023 War is a crime against humanity. We condemn Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine, which is contrary to international law and...

Countering Strong Man Politics – Learning from Women Peacebuilders

Apr 20, 2023 | News, News

Join us on 20 May 2023, either online or in-person in Leeds UK, 1.30-3pm, for keynote and conversation with Anthea Sully on ‘Countering Strongman Politics – Learning from Women Peacebuilders’. Countering ‘strong man’ politics. The culture of the...

Webinar: Banking & Ethics – Why be concerned?

Apr 19, 2023 | News, News

Join our mini webinar series on 25 April and 2 May 2023 from 7-8.30 pm (UK time) online via Zoom as we discuss “Banking & Ethics – Why be Concerned about the Financial Services we use?” Having a bank account is a necessity in these times. They provide...