EKD Press Releases
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"Forgive us our sins"
EKD asks for forgiveness from descendents of genocide in former German South West Africa
April 24, 2017
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Obama and Makgoba to visit Germany for 500th Reformation anniversary
Prominent international speakers at Kirchentag and Festive Weekend in late May
April 11, 2017
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"We continue to pin our hopes on Europe!"
Ecumenical statement marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Rome treaties
March 23, 2017
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"A day of joy": churches celebrate reconciliation
Healing of Memories service in Hildesheim sends a clear message of ecumenism
March 11, 2017
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Turning the page in ecumenical relations
EKD delegation visits Pope Francis. Churches agree to move closer. Baptism and Eucharist areas for theological study. Bedford-Strohm and Marx together invite Pope Francis to Germany.
February 06, 2017
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EKD Delegation sets out for Rome
Meeting with Pope Francis; EKD delegation accompanied by Cardinal Marx. Bedford-Strohm: "Time to reflect together on further real steps towards visible unity"
February 4, 2017
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EKD leaders to meet Pope Francis
January 16, 2017
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Bedford-Strohm: Fear is a poor counsellor
New Year message from the EKD Council Chair
December 29, 2016
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"European identity lives from diversity and freedom"
Bedford-Strohm at the meeting of European religious leaders in Brussels
November 29, 2016
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A signal against social division
EKD Synod ends session in Magdeburg
November 09, 2016
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Tolerating diversity, taking a strong line on rightwing extremism
Magdeburg: Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reports to EKD Synod. Prospects for 2017: "Political consequences of Christian freedom will be clearly audible."
November 06, 2016
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Historical opportunity for ecumenism
Heinrich Bedford-Strohm comments on launch of Reformation anniversary with Pope Francis
October 31, 2016
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"Signal of reconciliation and a fresh start"
Celebrations marking 500th Reformation anniversary open with service and ceremonial act in Berlin
October 31, 2016
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"An important step towards reconciling the churches"
Joint Message concludes ecumenical pilgrimage to the Holy Land
October 21, 2016
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"With his faith-based witness he inspired many people"
Chair of EKD Council praises deceased pastor Jörg Zink
September 12, 2016
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New EKD study: Germans want to continue helping refugees
September 02, 2016
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Deputy Chair of EKD Council pays tribute to Walter Scheel
"We owe him significant steps towards peace between East and West"
August 25, 2016
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Spirit of Reconciliation Remains
EKD partners with the Church of England deplore the outcome of the British referendum on EU membership
June 24, 2016
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EKD Council Chair on Brexit Vote
Bedford-Strohm: "Churches continue to work for a united Europe"
June 24, 2016
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International and Ecumenical
Events marking the 500th Reformation anniversary to start in autumn 2016
May 09, 2016
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Peace Project at the Crossroads
EKD Council adopts statement on Europe in Brussels
April 23, 2016
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erlassjahr.de coalition starts a campaign against debt in the developing world
EKD Council Chair Bedford-Strohm and Cardinal Marx call for more effort for global justice
April 13, 2016
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Ethic of compassion instead of abstract morality
Heinrich Bedford-Strohm on the Pope's exhortation "Amoris Laetitia"
April 09, 2016
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Alliance for Tolerance is dismayed at the Brussels attacks and sends relatives of the victims its sincere condolences
March 23, 2016
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"The Reformation anniversary will bring confessions together!"
Margot Käßmann visits Luxemburg
March 11, 2016
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Jews and Christians want to combat xenophobia and anti-Semitism together
March 07, 2016
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"Do to others as you would have them do to you"
New EKD Council takes position on refugee situation
January 22, 2016
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Humanity and human solidarity come to the fore
EKD Council chair Heinrich Bedford-Strohm at New Year
December 30, 2015
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Protestant and Catholic churches shaken at terror in Paris
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and Heinrich Bedford-Strohm on the attacks and hostage-taking in Paris
November 14, 2015
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New Council inducted
Festive service to conclude EKD Synod
November 11, 2015
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EKD: Bedford-Strohm re-elected
Term of office until 2021. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm remains chair of EKD Council
November 11, 2015
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Annette Kurschus becomes deputy chair of EKD Council
Westphalian church president elected as deputy for Heinrich Bedford-Strohm
November 11, 2015
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Last theme year of the Luther Decade
EKD opens Decade year "Reformation and One World" Luther Medal goes to former German president Horst Köhler and his wife Eva Luise-Köhler
October 31, 2015
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Heinrich Bedford-Strohm thanks Queen Margrethe II.
Danish monarch donates antependium for Castle Church in Wittenberg
October 31, 2015
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Refugee policy of tomorrow
EKD Study: Reform of development cooperation is overdue
September 25, 2015
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Horst and Eva Luise Köhler to receive Martin Luther Medal for 2015
Prize award with keynote by Klaus Töpfer on 31 October in Strasbourg
September 23, 2015
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50 years ago the publication sent a signal of reconciliation
50th anniversary of the memorandum on policy towards Eastern Europe
September 17, 2015
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Revision of Luther Bible concluded
Manuscript handed over to EKD Council
September 16, 2015
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"Fences in Europe are a boon for the people smugglers"
Heinrich Bedford-Strohm ends his trip to Hungary and Serbia. Conversation with Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels
September 15, 2015
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Less bureaucracy in receiving asylum-seekers
Joint statement by Prelates Karl Jüsten and Martin Dutzmann
September 10, 2015
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Horst Gorski inducted as new EKD vice-president and director of the VELKD office
September 10, 2015
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Launch of Intercultural Week on 27 September 2015
Ecumenical service and ceremony in the Mainz state chancery
September 4, 2015
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EKD deplores "iconoclasm" of the Reformation
Dialogue with Ecumenical Patriarchate on the significance of images
July 13, 2015
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"Jan Hus was an important precursor of the Reformation"
Special Envoy Margot Käßmann takes part in commemorations in Prague
July 4, 2015
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500 years of Reformation: celebrating 2017 as a joint festival of Christ
Ecumenical planning for 2017 - exchange of letters between Cardinal Marx and EKD Council Chair Bedford-Strohm
June 29, 2015
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EKD Council Chair on environmental encyclical: it comes at the right time
Bedford-Strohm welcomes climate protection offensive by Pope Francis
June 18, 2015
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"Churches are multipliers of the European idea"
Synod president Schwaetzer at Brussels meeting of European religious leaders
June 16, 2015
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Joint statement on 2015 G7 summit in Germany by Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, chair of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany, and Cardinal Reinhard Marx, chair of the German Bishops' Conference
June 4, 2015
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Roadmap connects 18 countries in Europe
"Reformation on the road" forges a link between 67 cities
June 2, 2015
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"Reconciliation is only possible if we remember"
Bishop Bedford-Strohm preaches in Dachau's Church of Reconciliation on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II
May 8, 2015
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Guilt, Liberation, New Beginning
Bishop Bedford-Strohm and Cardinal Marx on the 70th anniversary of World War II
May 6, 2015
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EKD Synod ends with call regarding refugee policy
May 3, 2015
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EKD Synod: Irmgard Schwaetzer remains president of synod
Former federal minister elected by large majority
May 2, 2015
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Ecumenical Service in Berlin Cathedral
To commemorate the genocide of Armenians, Arameans, Assyrians and Pontic Greeks
April 23, 2015
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"The Reformation is an important root of the Enlightenment!"
EKD special envoy Margot Käßmann visits Kaliningrad
April 17, 2015
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"Anyone who knows Easter can never despair"
Easter message from EKD Council Chair Heinrich Bedford-Strohm
April 2, 2015
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"Religious diversity is a great opportunity!"
EKD special envoy Margot Käßmann returns from visit to Lebanon
March 23, 2015
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Equality atlas of the Evangelical Church in Germany has appeared
March 03, 2015
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Churches welcome policy adjustments in the sanctuary issue
February 27, 2015
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"The Reformation had worldwide consequences"
EKD special envoy Margot Käßmann returns from US visit
February 20, 2015
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Cardinal Reinhard Marx and Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm
Statement marking 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
January 23, 2015
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Council Chair sends birthday wishes to German president Joachim Gauck
"Great blessing lies over your life"
January 23, 2015
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Friedrich Weber dies suddenly
EKD mourns former bishop of Brunswick
January 20, 2015
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Intercessory prayer for oppressed and persecuted Christians in the world
EKD publishes materials focusing on Turkey
January 15, 2015
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"Welcome one another:" Solidarity as genuinely Christian responsibility
EKD Council Chair Heinrich Bedford-Strohm at New Year
December 31, 2014
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EKD Council Chair Bedford-Strohm at Christmas in 2014
December 23, 2014
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An ecumenism of short distances
Council Chair Bedford-Strohm pays an inaugural visit to Cardinal Marx
November 16, 2014
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Strengthening involvement in digital society
EKD Synod adopts declaration on its main theme
November 12, 2014
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Heinrich Bedford-Strohm is new Chairman of the EKD Council
EKD Synod Elects Bishop of Bavarian Church to Succeed Nikolaus Schneider
November 11, 2014
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EKD strengthens interreligious dialogue in Indonesia
Deputy chair of the EKD Council Jochen Bohl accompanies German foreign minister Steinmeier on a trip to Southeast Asia
October 30, 2014
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UN Mandate for operation against IS terror
Protecting refugees has highest priority: a peace ethical statement by the EKD
September 24, 2014
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International perspectives on the Reformation anniversary
"500th anniversary of the Reformation: significance and challenges"
September 24, 2014
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Peace rally against Islamophobia in Berlin
EKD Council Chair Schneider: "Let us rise up together"
September 19, 2014
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Big rally against anti-Semitism in Berlin
EKD Council Chair Schneider: "Anti-Semitism is blasphemy"
September 14, 2014
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Protestant churches join in commemoration
Centenary of the First World War: central service of worship in Gunsbach
July 30, 2014
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Exhortation to non-violence
EKD Council issues a statement on the centenary of the beginning of the first World War
July 21, 2014
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Exhortation for a vigilant conscience
Military Bishop Rink remembers 20 July 1944
July 18, 2014
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Church of England backs women bishops
EKD Synod president Irmgard Schwaetzer welcomes decision of General Synod
July 17, 2014
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"Looking away is not an option"
On World Refugee Day Protestant and Catholic churches in Germany appeal for assistance to Syrian refugees
June 19, 2014
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Promoting peaceful living together
Encounter between EKD and KRM delegations in Cologne
June16, 2014
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"The constant theme of peace has certainly not had its day"
EKD Council Chair at 10th meeting of high-level religious leaders in Brussels
June 10, 2014
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"We are on the right track ecumenically"
First official visit by Cardinal Marx to Rev. Nikolaus Schneider, Chair of EKD Council
March 29, 2014
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Fair Play for people in Brazil
Bread for the World and EKD on the World Cup
May 20, 2014
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"Finding what we share and celebrating differences"
Joint Statement of the Churches on the Intercultural Week 2014
May 05, 2014
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EKD calls for more aid to South Sudan
Peace spokesperson and military bishop issue joint declaration on the current situation
May 02, 2014
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"Inform - Transform - Reform"
Future Forum of the EKD from 15 to 17 May
April 29, 2014
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"In the path of righteousness there is life" (Prov 12:28)
EKD presents study on global governance
February 19, 2014
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"Sustainable peace policy urgently needed"
EKD Advisory Commission publishes statement on German mission in Afghanistan
January 27, 2014
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"Committed to public debate and positions"
EKD adopts priorities for 2014
January 24, 2014
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"God intervenes for the rights of neglected persons"
EKD Synod in Düsseldorf opens with special service of worship
November 10, 2013
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"Overcoming hatred and extremism"
EKD commemorates the November pogroms of 75 ago
08 November 2013
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Syrian refugees in distress: "We must not close our eyes"
Joint exposure trip by EKD and German Bishops' Conference to Syrian refugees in Jordan
29 October 2013
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"Seeing with the eyes of the victims"
New EKD Representative to Germany and the EU inducted in Berlin
October 11, 2013
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"Respect the human right to water"
EKD tourism spokesperson on World Tourism Day 2013
September 26, 2013
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Unity means joint responsibility
EKD bishop for ecumenical relations assesses ecumenical consultation on Syria in Geneva
September 19, 2013
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Church President Jung: Germany should take more refugees
The first Syrian refugees arrive in Germany
September 11, 2013
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"Continuing the Debate about Marriage and the Family"
EKD Council on the discussion about the reference paper on the family
September 7, 2013
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"Solidarity for Christ's sake"
EKD warns again against military strike in Syria and calls for prayer and donations for Syrian refugees
06. September 2013
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Schneider: "Trusting in God's promise of peace"
EKD Council Chair congratulates Central Council on Jewish New Year
September 03, 2013
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"Bombs do not solve any problems"
The Bishop for Foreign Affairs and the Representative for Peace Issues of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) call for "intensification of the search for a political solution in Syria"
August 28, 2013
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"Stop the vicious circle of violence"
Council Chair of the Evangelical Church in Germany on the situation of Christians in Egypt.
August 20, 2013
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"Solidarity is essential for the victims"
EKD Bishop for ecumenical relations for the current development in Egypt
August 15, 2013
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"Joint effort for religious freedom"
Greeting by EKD Council Chair Nikolaus Schneider to mark Ramadan
Juli 09, 2013
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"Tapping the peace policy potential of religions"
Margot Käßmann in Brussels on the theme year "Reformation and Tolerance"
July 09, 2013
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Facts and figures about church life
EKD publishes 10th edition of statistics brochure
July 03, 2013
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Martin Dutzmann becomes new EKD representative
July 01, 2013
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Nikolaus Schneider: "Exercising respectful tolerance"
Address by EKD Council Chair at St John's Day reception in Berlin
June 27, 2013
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"Reformation. Power. Politics"
EKD magazine for theme year 2014 hot off the press
June 27, 2013
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"Strengthening the family as a reliable community"
Resource material published by the EKD Council on the family
June 19, 2013
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Nikolaus Schneider: "For an ecumenism of gifts"
EKD on the joint LWF/Vatican document
June 17, 2013
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"Lively interest in the 2017 Reformation anniversary"
EKD ambassador Käßmann visits Lutherans in the USA
June 11, 2013
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Nikolaus Schneider at 9th religious leaders meeting in Brussels
"The social dimension of the EU must be felt"
May 30, 2013
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EKD Council Chair meets Archbishop of Canterbury
Meissen delegation visits Leicester, United Kingdom
May 22, 2013
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Ceremony marks 450 years of Heidelberg Catechism
EKD Council Chair attends opening of "Power of Faith"
11 May 2013
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"Committed to life: creating cohesion"
Archbishop Zollitsch and Bishop Fischer open nation-wide "Week for Life" in Mannheim
13 April 2013
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Education from a Protestant Perspective
Evangelical Church in Germany publishes a collection of documents in English
March 11, 2013
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Council Chair Farewells Pope Benedict XVI
Schneider: "The 2011 visit to Erfurt signalled great appreciation"
February 27, 2013
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Intercession for oppressed and persecuted Christians in 2013 - focus on Indonesia
Materials booklet for Reminiscere (24 February) released today
January 29, 2013
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"Relearning tolerance"
EKD adopts priorities for 2013
January 25, 2013
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Church Representatives Promote Europe
Archbishop Zollitsch and EKD Council Chair Schneider: "Europe is a fantastic peace project"
January 8, 2013
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"Receiving farming and breeding privileges"
EKD calls for improvements to European Union patent
December 04, 2012
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The Luther Bible - then and now
EKD Vice-president pays tribute to Luther Bible and ecumenism in Wittenberg
December 03, 2012
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"We are setting sail for 2017"
Katrin Göring-Eckardt on the upcoming EKD Synod
October 29, 2012
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German Congregation in Athens celebrates its 175th anniversary
EKD Bishop for Ecumenical Relations at Festive Service on Sunday
October 8, 2012
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EKD Synod meets in November in Timmendorfer Strand
Focal theme: Prospects for the Reformation anniversary in 2017
08 October 2012
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"A natural relationship of trust"
The EKD Council Chairman conveys his blessings and warm wishes for Ramadan
August 13, 2012
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"Welcome, Whoever You Are"
Joint statement by churches for the 2012 Intercultural Week
May 22, 2012
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"People, Not Markets, Should Be the Focus"
EKD Council chair to the WDR Europaforum at the European Parliament in Brussels
May 9, 2012
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Margot Käßmann inducted as EKD Ambassador for the Reformation Quincentenary in 2017
Nikolaus Schneider: "Bringing home the substantive concerns of the Reformation 'to all people' - through sermons, lectures, services of worship"
April 27, 2012
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"Experiencing Protestantism"
Near-Eastern delegation visits Reformation sites
April 16, 2012
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EKD Council Chair Präses Nikolaus Schneider's Easter Message
"Christ's cross and resurrection free the mind for what really matters"
April 6, 2012
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Joint Statement by the Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection and Church Representatives during Lent
"Food is precious - it deserves to be appreciated"
March 15, 2012
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Nikolaus Schneider to Receive the Buber Rosenzweig Medal Next Sunday
Festive weekend in Leipzig on the occasion of the "Week of Fellowship"
March 7, 2012
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Council Chair Will Install Margot Kässmann as EKD Ambassador for the 2017 Reformation Jubilee on 27 April
Worship service in Berlin's "Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtnis Kirche"
March 5, 2012
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Petra Bahr Wants Debate on "Digital Ethos"
EKD culture secretary: "The battle over copyrights on the Internet is an issue of paramount importance to society"
February 29, 2012
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EKD Peace Spokesman Pleads for Cease Fire in Syria
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe calls for donations to help the victims of the violence.
February 28, 2012
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EKD Council Chair Calls for Tighter Arms Export Control
"Germany benefits from Greece's greater indebtedness"
February 23, 2012
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Intercessions for oppressed and persecuted Christians 2012 - Focus on the Maghreb
Resource booklet for Reminiscere Sunday (March 4) has been published
February 14, 2012
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Nikolaus Schneider: "The Economic System Must Serve"
EKD Council chair calls for a humane economy
February 07, 2012
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"The churches are alive with the sound of music"
As the New Year begins, so does the EKD music project "366+1 - Kirche klingt 2012," in Augsburg.
December 29, 2011
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Living in Security is a Human Right
EKD bishop for ecumenical relations and ministries abroad advocates resettlement program for refugees.
December 9, 2011
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EKD Council Chair Visits Istanbul
Hope for rapid implementation of restitution decree
December 4, 2011
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"Pious and Political"
Katrin Göring-Eckardt takes stock of the Magdeburg Synod
November 9, 2011
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A House of Living Stones
Report of the Council: Nikolaus Schneider before the Eleventh EKD Synod in Magdeburg
November 6, 2011
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EKD Reformation Day in Eisenach
Harald Bretschneider is Martin Luther-Medal laureate - Schneider and Neumann open the theme year "Reformation and Music"
October 31, 2011
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"Executions are a scandal for a constitutional state"
EKD bishop for ecumenical relations argues for death penalty abolition
October 10, 2011
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EKD Salutes Encounter with Pope Benedict XVI at the Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt
Much seed for ecumenical dialogue
September 23, 2011
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EKD and Diakonie Ask Forgiveness of Former Children's Home Residents
Joint statement by Nikolaus Schneider and Johannes Stockmeier at the Friedrichstadtkirche in Berlin.
September 11, 2011
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EKD Chair Congratulates Philip Potter
Schneider: Basic ecumenical experiences are vital
August 19, 2011
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Nikolaus Schneider: "Together promoting trust, tolerance and peaceful coexistence"
August 10, 2011
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Care for Creation a Question of Lifestyle?
Petersburg dialogue in Wolfsburg and Hanover
July 19, 2011
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Presentation of materials advertising faith courses
Faith courses for adults go into the next phase
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Violent Military Clashes Threatening Peace in Sudan Again
Protestant Church in Germany (EKD) with high Expectations in German Minister of Foreign Affairs Visit to Sudan
June 16, 2011
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George Hunsinger: "Those who live in faith bear political responsibility."
The winner of the Karl Barth Prize explained his opposition to any legitimation of torture
June 04, 2011
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Swedish Pastor in Wittenberg for EKD
Kerstin Wimmer is the new EKD international resident
March 23, 2011
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Nikolaus Schneider: "Nuclear Technology Is Not Human-Compatible"
EKD Council chair's sermon on the ZDF televised worship service in Hamburg
March 12, 2011
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EKD Council Chair Schneider Visits Refugee Camp in Malta
"Those seeking asylum need our solidarity"
March 04, 2011
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EKD Bishop for Foreign Affairs Vehemently Condemns Murder of Christian Minister in Pakistan
"Religious terror must not have the last word!"
March 02, 2011
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"A solution that meets the standards of the rule of law"
EKD and the German Bishops' Conference on the litigation surrounding Mor Gabriel monastery
February 15, 2011
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Intercessions for oppressed and persecuted Christians
EKD publishes a resource booklet for Reminiscere Sunday (March 20)
January 18, 2011
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Guaranteeing Human Rights for Migrant Workers
EKD Bishop for Foreign Affairs signs petition for a UN migrant workers convention
December 3, 2010
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EKD Synod to convene in Hanover in November
Main agenda items: Council election and educational justice
October 11, 2010
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"A great act of solidarity"
Ecumenical statement on 20 years of German unity
October 1, 2010
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Bishop condemns threatened Koran burning
Martin Schindehütte: "Incompatible with Christian witness"
September 8, 2010
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What Makes a Man a Man? (1)
Study: Men's understanding of their role in flux
March 18, 2009
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Schneider: Struggle against Exclusion is a Common Task for Christians and Muslims
EKD Council Chairperson Addresses Muslims on Ramadan
August 25, 2010
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Representatives of world religions call prior to the Canada G8/G20 summit to take courageous decisions on combating poverty, climate protection and nuclear disarmament
June 25, 2010
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George Hunsinger Awarded the 2010 Karl Barth Prize
Union of Protestant Churches Honors the US Theologian
June 23, 2010
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"We Seek to Foster a Living Ecumenism"
EKD Council chairperson meets with the chairman of the German Bishops Conference
June 11, 2010
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In Jerusalem, Empress Augusta Victoria Foundation Completes its First Century
In Jerusalem, Empress Augusta Victoria Foundation Completes its First Century
May 8, 2010
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"More Europe-for the Sake of People"
Nikolaus Schneider pays a visit to the EKD House in Brussels
April 27, 2010
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Hans Ulrich Anke to Be the New President of the EKD Church Office
Christoph Thiele to succeed Anke as head of the legal department
March 29, 2010
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Schneider and Göring-Eckardt: "Resolutely Carry the Work of Wolfgang Huber and Margot Kässmann Forward"
Statement by the acting Council chairperson and the president of the EKD Synod at the conclusion of the EKD Council meeting in Tutzing, Germany
February 27, 2010
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Intercession for Christians under Threat
The EKD dedicates Reminiscere Sunday (28 February 2010) as the "Day for Christians under Threat"
January 27, 2010
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New EKD Council elected
Fourteen Council members chosen after 12 rounds of voting
October 28, 2009
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Margot Kässmann is the new EKD Council Chairperson
Nikolaus Schneider elected deputy chairperson
October 28, 2009
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EKD Synod begins this Sunday in Ulm
Second meeting of the Eleventh Synod begins with worship
October 23, 2009
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EKD Council Chairperson is Guest of Honor of Anglican Primate
Rowan Williams: Wolfgang Huber is one of the most important Christian voices in Europe
September 10, 2009
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Juhani Holma is the EKD's first "Wittenberg Resident"
The Finnish theologian begins sabbatical in the "Lutherstadt"
August 18, 2009
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International representatives of religions set up dialogue with UNESCO
EKD's Bishop for Foreign Affairs welcomes the initiative
July 24, 2009
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Church delegates from all over Europe meet in Lyon
13th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches
July 13, 2009
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"Our awareness of the treasure should grow"
EKD and Reformed Alliance hold festive event marking the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth
July 10, 2009
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More New Buildings than Demolitions
New buildings statistics for the Protestant Church
July 8, 2009
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Wolfgang Huber: "A Moral Upsurge Is Needed"
"Economic practices must be thoroughly reconsidered," says the Council chairperson as the EKD presents its new text on The global financial and economic crisis
July 2. 2009
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Religious Leaders Say Spiritual Approach to Financial Crisis Needed
Fourth Summit of Religious Leaders on the Occasion of the G8 in Italy Ends
June 19, 2009
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SPIRITed Gospel Singing
The EKD Institute for Social Sciences presents gospel music study
June 16, 2009
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Keeping Sunday Holy: Making Space for Reflection about Life
Statement by the chairperson of the EKD-Council before the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe
June 23, 2009
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A Prize for Exemplary Businesses
For ten years the EKD has been awarding the "Arbeit Plus" workplace seal of approval
April 20, 2009
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Gold WebFish goes to Nütschau Priory
EKD 2009 Internet Award Presented
April 6, 2009
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German Translation of the Septuagint (LXX.D)
A German translation of the Greek Old Testament will be published for the first time
January 16, 2009
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"Human Rights Are a Matter of Christian Obligation"
Bishop Schindehütte on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights
December 8, 2008
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Death of Patriarch Alexei II Mourned
Chairperson of the Council of the EKD Extends Condolences to the Russian Orthodox Church
December 5, 2008
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Resuscitating Economic Growth Must Not Be to the Detriment of Climate Protection
Church Leaders from Germany, England and Sweden
December 9, 2008
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"A First Step"
Wolfgang Huber on the Decision to Resettle Iraqi Refugees
November 28, 2008
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Religious instruction is a vital component of moral education
EKD Council's stand on the referendum campaign in Berlin
November 24, 2008
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Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw Names Wolfgang Huber Doctor Honoris Causa
Recognition of his Contribution to Christian Theology and Ethical Discourse
November 24, 2008
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Comforting the dying, not helping them die
The Council of the EKD publishes background paper giving guidance on medically-assisted suicide
November 18, 2008
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Joint Declaration by the Evangelical Mission Association in Germany (EMW) and the EKD on the Situation in Zimbabwe
Congregations in Germany called upon to help
October 29, 2008
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Main Theme "Changing Climate - Changing Waters - Changing Lives"
Tenth Synod of the EKD meets in Bremen
October 28, 2008
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European Culture Prize for "Brot für die Welt"
Message of Congratulations from the Chairperson of the EKD Council
October 23, 2008
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2009 "WebFish" Awards Launched
Thirteenth Best Christian Web Content Competition
October 6, 2008
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Call from Sapporo - World Religious Leaders Summit for Peace
On the occasion of the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
July 03, 2008
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EKD critical of Cologne circumcision decision
Hans Ulrich Anke: "Religious freedom and parental custody right insufficiently considered"
June 27, 2012
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"We mourn with the people in Nigeria"
EKD Bishop for Ecumenical Relations shocked at the news from West Africa
June 05, 2012
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Rekindling Hope for a Nuclear-Free World as Negotiations toward a Nuclear Arms Convention Begin
August 4, 2010
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EKD Honors the Jewish Council on its 60th Anniversary
Schneider: "An indispensable part of public discourse"
July 19, 2010
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"Boldly European in Times of Crisis"
EKD Representative at the Brussels Religious Leaders Meeting
July 19, 2010
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EKD launches new look and feel Web site in English
October 17, 2008
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EU Must Support Iraqi Government in Humanitarian Crisis
EU Must Support Iraqi Government in Humanitarian Crisis
October 14, 2008
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EKD Emphasise Importance of Religious Freedom
"Iranian law on Apostasy unacceptable"
September 25, 2008
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EKD Council travels to Africa
Delegation visits Namibia, South Africa and Ethiopia
September 4, 2008
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Gladness at Election of New Russian Patriarch
Wolfgang Huber congratulates Metropolitan Kirill
January 28, 2009