Yesterday we bid farewell in Hannover to Petra Bosse-Huber, Bishop for International Affairs of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), as she retired, and welcomed Frank Kopania as her successor. „Closely linked to Ecumenism“ weiterlesen
Working on the future of ems
On Saturday evening we closed our 4-days official meeting of the Mission Council of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (ems) on the island of Bali. On Sunday we participated in small groups in different services of congregations of our member Gereja Kristen Protestan di Bali (GKPB). „Working on the future of ems“ weiterlesen
… supporting each other on this journey
To mark my retirement, the WCC conducted an interview with me a few days ago and has now published it. Thanks to Marianne Ejdersten and Susan Kim:
Rev. Detlev Knoche reflects on “supporting each other on this journey”
Seeking Unity – celebrating Holy Communion together
On our last day of the consultation, we finalized the joint statement and celebrated holy communion together with the members of the church board of EKHN. „Seeking Unity – celebrating Holy Communion together“ weiterlesen
Seeking Unity – Day 3 of EKHN Partnership Consultation
On the third day we discussed about our responsibility for the entire creation and about future perspectives on ecumenical partnerships in global contexts. „Seeking Unity – Day 3 of EKHN Partnership Consultation“ weiterlesen
Seeking Unity – Day 2 of EKHN Partnership Consultation and a letter of solidarity to Bishop Mariann E. Budde
On the second day we discussed how to deal with moral and ethical discernments in our international fellowship and how we are seeking unity in times of nationalism, populism and divisions. On the initiative of participants, a letter of solidarity to Bishop Dr. Mariann Edgar Budde (Episcopal Diocese of Washington) was drafted and signed by numerous participants. „Seeking Unity – Day 2 of EKHN Partnership Consultation and a letter of solidarity to Bishop Mariann E. Budde“ weiterlesen
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year
In these days of Christmas, we are reminded that God becomes human. „Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year“ weiterlesen
Solidarity and Accompaniment
After two days of lectures and discussions we concluded our International Conference on Saturday. „Solidarity and Accompaniment“ weiterlesen
Thanksgiving and Reunification
The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), which began as the ‚Chosun Christian United Assembly‘ on September 24, 1924, celebrated today its 100th anniversary. „Thanksgiving and Reunification“ weiterlesen
100th Anniversary of the National Council of Churches in Korea
In Seoul we are meeting as an International Conference on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK). „100th Anniversary of the National Council of Churches in Korea“ weiterlesen
