TOGETHER FOR europe
Ecumenical conference paid for I think by the European Commission. They are certainly called the patrons.
The German Nazi Party was also a keen supporter of ecumenism in its day.
"Movements and Christian Communities “Together for Europe”
Through “Together for Europe” Christian movements and communities - catholic, evangelical lutheran, anglican and orthodox ones - are freely coming together. While each movement keeps its own autonomy, on specific occasions they work together for shared goals, with each group giving the contribution of its own charism and particular spirituality.
It is not an organisational unity or a new structure. Instead Together for Europe tries to answer the much felt need today for a “relationship of communion,” “a culture of reciprocity”, through which different peoples and individuals can welcome each other, get to know each other, be reconciled and learn to respect and support each other.
The relationship of communion among groups, communities, associations and Christian movements, each of which has been gifted with different structures and charisms, is also lived out as practical solidarity, so that the values of Christian experience may become a resource for the whole of society.
These movements, associations and communities are involved in different areas of society: family, work, education, youth, economy, health, media, politics, art, the environment, sport, old and new forms of poverty, culture and peace.
Their synergy is a chance to showcase the vitality of Christian experience in today’s world, and particularly in Europe.
With the spirit of the Gospel, their aim is to contribute to the fulfilment of what is known as the “Europe of the spirit.”
Their commitment is rooted in their identity as Christians of various denominations, and in the deep respect held for people of different cultures and religions with whom the desire is to establish a link of mutual appreciation and effective collaboration.
“Europe of the spirit” is the challenge put before all Christians and believers. It asks for a commitment so that the culture of living together may advance."
The German Nazi Party was also a keen supporter of ecumenism in its day.
"Movements and Christian Communities “Together for Europe”
Through “Together for Europe” Christian movements and communities - catholic, evangelical lutheran, anglican and orthodox ones - are freely coming together. While each movement keeps its own autonomy, on specific occasions they work together for shared goals, with each group giving the contribution of its own charism and particular spirituality.
It is not an organisational unity or a new structure. Instead Together for Europe tries to answer the much felt need today for a “relationship of communion,” “a culture of reciprocity”, through which different peoples and individuals can welcome each other, get to know each other, be reconciled and learn to respect and support each other.
The relationship of communion among groups, communities, associations and Christian movements, each of which has been gifted with different structures and charisms, is also lived out as practical solidarity, so that the values of Christian experience may become a resource for the whole of society.
These movements, associations and communities are involved in different areas of society: family, work, education, youth, economy, health, media, politics, art, the environment, sport, old and new forms of poverty, culture and peace.
Their synergy is a chance to showcase the vitality of Christian experience in today’s world, and particularly in Europe.
With the spirit of the Gospel, their aim is to contribute to the fulfilment of what is known as the “Europe of the spirit.”
Their commitment is rooted in their identity as Christians of various denominations, and in the deep respect held for people of different cultures and religions with whom the desire is to establish a link of mutual appreciation and effective collaboration.
“Europe of the spirit” is the challenge put before all Christians and believers. It asks for a commitment so that the culture of living together may advance."
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