Press Releases 2006
01.12.2006
30th Taizé European Youth Meeting in Switzerland at the turn of 2007/2008
The Working Committee of Christian Churches in Switzerland (AGCK-CH) is extremely delighted that a wish long cherished by many Swiss Christians ... more
01.12.2006
Council of Religions: Religion must not be misused for election campaigns
The integration of people from other cultures and religions is a demanding challenge. The aim must be to achieve a society based on ... more
13 November 2006
Illegal immigrants: a scandal and a challenge for the churches
The Women’s and Diaconia Conference of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC), meeting today in Berne, discussed the problem of ... more
7 November 2006
Collaboration of the FSPC in Strasbourg
In future the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC) will have a representative at the Conference of European Churches (CEC) in ... more
6 November 2006
The churches join in the game
The Assembly of Delegates of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC) is discussing an ecumenical presence during Euro 08 with ... more
6 November 2006
New presidium for the Assembly of Delegates
The Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC) is meeting in Berne – The delegates of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC ... more
6 November 2006
More of a hearing for Christian voices on radio and television
At their autumn assembly, the delegates of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC) approved a declaration on the exclusion of ... more
5 October 2006
No doubt about the validity of the article on racism in the penal code
The article on racism in the penal code must not be weakened. Freedom of opinion is guaranteed nevertheless. The Council of the Federation of ... more
4 October 2006
Investing in stability and solidarity
The Council of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (FSPC) supports the federal law on collaboration with the states of Eastern Europe ... more
17 September 2006
Thomas Wipf, President of the FSPC Council, is the new CPCE President
The Council of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has elected Pastor Thomas Wipf as its executive president. Around 200 delegates, advisers ... more
16 September 2006
Stronger Protestant profile in Europe – the CPCE General Assembly meets in Budapest
The 6th General Assembly of the Council of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) – Leuenberg Church Fellowship – ceremonially opened in Budapest ... more
25 August 2006
Religious symbols in public: first exchange in the Council of Religions
The Swiss Council of Religions (SCR) met for its first session on Monday 21 August 2006. In addition to the open question of the representation ... more
7 February 2006
The cartoons: a call for respect and sensitivity
Moderation, respect, sensitivity in dealing with symbols of all religions and a rejection of violence: this is the call of Council of the ... more
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