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“Berlin 1884-1885 and Anti-Black Racism: In search of a shared Anti-Racist Ecumenical Vision”

17 - 21 May 2025

A conference from 17-21 May in Berlin will invite global ecumenists to intentionally engage the outcomes of the Berlin conference in 1884-85, develop a response to the historic and continuing legacies of colonization, and collectively re-envision a de-colonial Africa in a concrete Anti-Racist Ecumenical Action Plan for Decolonization and Reparations.”

Berlin (Germany) and online

Conference will focus on “Berlin 1884-1885 and Anti-Black Racism: In search of a shared Anti-Racist Ecumenical Vision”

A conference from 17-21 May in Berlin will invite global ecumenists to intentionally engage the outcomes of the Berlin conference in 1884-85, develop a response to the historic and continuing legacies of colonization, and collectively re-envision a de-colonial Africa in a concrete Anti-Racist Ecumenical Action Plan for Decolonization and Reparations.”

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Interreligious Studies

29 June - 19 July 2025

Application deadline extended to 30 March 2025.

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Interreligious Studies is a course of a three-week distance learning component and a three-week intensive residential period of study, research and community life, during summer months of June-August and results in 10 ECTS credits (ECTS-European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, established 1988 by the European Commission). 

WCC strengthens faith and labor coalitions for global worker rights at Brussels dialogue

The World Council of Churches (WCC) reinforced its commitment to labor justice and climate equity at the "Care Dialogue" in Brussels on 30 October, co-hosted by UNI Care Europa. The event brought together key leaders from labor and faith communities to address critical issues in the global workforce, from workers’ rights to the future of work in an age of automation and environmental challenges.

The 200 years of Protestantism in Brazil and its lessons for today

“As Brazil celebrates 200 years of Protestant presence, it is essential to reflect on the relationship between faith and daily life,” says Dr Lauri Emilio Wirth, a Lutheran researcher who has recently presented an article that explores the roots and social impact of Protestantism in Brazil, highlighting how it developed within a context of immigration, cultural resistance, and socioeconomic challenges.