The Responsibility of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe for Society Today

This article explores the potential of the 1973 Leuenberg Agreement – which resulted in the creation of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) – for the work and witness of churches in Europe today. Recalling its 50th anniversary not only celebrates the agreement, but also encourages...

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Autore principale: Gangloff-Parmentier, Elisabeth (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Wiley-Blackwell 2023
In: The ecumenical review
Anno: 2023, Volume: 75, Fascicolo: 3/4, Pagine: 361-376
Notazioni IxTheo:KAJ Età contemporanea
KBA Europa occidentale
KBK Europa orientale
KDD Chiesa evangelica
Altre parole chiave:B Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe
B Europe
B Diaspora
B Protestantism
B Leuenberg Agreement
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Riepilogo:This article explores the potential of the 1973 Leuenberg Agreement – which resulted in the creation of the Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) – for the work and witness of churches in Europe today. Recalling its 50th anniversary not only celebrates the agreement, but also encourages the development of a European-wide community. Until now, Reformation theology could rely on the fact that Christian influence still had a living role within European culture. Today, however, churches must shape the message of their public mission not only to be heard, but also to win over fellow human beings. Churches need to have a “prophetic” influence and thus engage in advocacy for justice and democracy. This article explores how the CPCE can place its Reformation potential at the service of the peoples of Europe, based on solidarity, commitment, unity, representation, and trust.
ISSN:1758-6623
Comprende:Enthalten in: The ecumenical review
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/erev.12805