Upcoming events
8. Feb 10 - 10. Feb 10
Auf der Suche nach einer alternativen Globalisierung
Freising, Germany
Vom 8.-10. Februar 2010 findet in Freising bei München unter dem Motto „Ehre sei Gott und Friede auf Erden“ eine bundesweite ökumenische Konsultation statt. Vertreterinnen und Vertreter von Kirchen, Initiativen und Basisgruppen werden über Alternativen zur gegenwärtigen Globalisierung diskutieren. Dabei wird es vor allem um das Verhältnis von kapitalorientierten Wirtschafts- und Finanzsystemen zum Klimawandel und zu Fragen von Frieden und Gewalt gehen. Die Diskussionsergebnisse sollen in die vom Ökumenischen Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) organisierte Internationale Ökumenische Friedenskonvokation eingehen, die im Mai 2011 in Kingston (Jamaika) stattfinden wird.
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19. Mar 10 - 21. Mar 10
Peacemaking in a time of global crisis
Dorset, United Kingdom
This weekend is organized by the Movement for the Abolition of War and Anglican Pacifist Fellowship and will take place at the Hilfield Friary in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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24. Apr 10 - 30. Apr 10
Overcoming violence against young women, including domestic violence - in Eastern Europe, CIA and Central Asia
Tbilisi, Georgia
This two-year innovative, challenging and creative training programme will bring together 24 young men and women (aged 18 - 30) from Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia. Participants need to make a two-year commitment and to be involved in both seminars as well as micro-projects and other exciting adventures.
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24. Jul 10 - 30. Jul 10
Reducing violence against Roma young women
Palics, Serbia
This training programme taking place in Palics, Serbia is organized by the Ecumenical Network for Youth Action - ENYA and is divided into two seperate modules. Participants need to commit themselves for the entire period and should be involved in both seminars as well as micro-projects and other adventures.
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28. Jul 10 - 1. Aug 10
Peace Among the Peoples
Elkhart, IN; United States
Peace Among the Peoples is a gathering of ecumenically minded Christian peacemakers. The conference will be an opportunity to reflect on the future of the ecumenical peace movement in North America, and beyond.
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21. Sep 10 - 21. Sep 10
International Day of Prayer for Peace
Worldwide
On 21 September, churches and communities throughout the world are committing to the International Day of Peace through prayer, meditation and other forms of spiritual observance. For 2010, the WCC office for the Decade to Overcome Violence (DOV) will make available prayer and liturgical resources developed in the context of the 2010 DOV focus on Africa.
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17. May 11 - 25. May 11
International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC)
Kingston, Jamaica
Glory to God and Peace on Earth! This is the theme of the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) that aims at witnessing to the Peace of God as a gift and responsibility of the oikumene. The IEPC seeks to assess and strengthen the church's position on peace, provide opportunities for networking and deepen our common commitment to processes of reconciliation and peace.
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