EKD Press Releases

• Intercession for Christians under Threat

  The EKD dedicates Reminiscere Sunday (28 February 2010) as the "Day for Christians under Threat"

  January 27, 2010

• Margot Kässmann is the new EKD Council Chairperson

  Nikolaus Schneider elected deputy chairperson

  October 28, 2009

• New EKD Council elected

  Fourteen Council members chosen after 12 rounds of voting

  October 28, 2009

• EKD Synod begins this Sunday in Ulm

  Second meeting of the Eleventh Synod begins with worship

  October 23, 2009

• 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

• Juhani Holma is the EKD's first "Wittenberg Resident"

  The Finnish theologian begins sabbatical in the "Lutherstadt"

  August 18, 2009

• International representatives of religions set up dialogue with UNESCO

  EKD's Bishop for Foreign Affairs welcomes the initiative

  July 24, 2009

• Church delegates from all over Europe meet in Lyon

  13th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches

  July 13, 2009

• "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

• More New Buildings than Demolitions

  New buildings statistics for the Protestant Church

  July 8, 2009

• 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

• 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

• 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

• SPIRITed Gospel Singing

  The EKD Institute for Social Sciences presents gospel music study

  June 16, 2009

• A Prize for Exemplary Businesses

  For ten years the EKD has been awarding the "Arbeit Plus" workplace seal of approval

  April 20, 2009

• Gold WebFish goes to Nütschau Priory

  EKD 2009 Internet Award Presented

  April 6, 2009

• What Makes a Man a Man? (1)

  Study: Men's understanding of their role in flux

  March 18, 2009

• Gladness at Election of New Russian Patriarch

  Wolfgang Huber congratulates Metropolitan Kirill

  January 28, 2009

• 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

• Resuscitating Economic Growth Must Not Be to the Detriment of Climate Protection

  Church Leaders from Germany, England and Sweden

  December 9, 2008

• "Human Rights Are a Matter of Christian Obligation"

  Bishop Schindehütte on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights

  December 8, 2008

• Death of Patriarch Alexei II Mourned

  Chairperson of the Council of the EKD Extends Condolences to the Russian Orthodox Church

  December 5, 2008

• "A First Step"

  Wolfgang Huber on the Decision to Resettle Iraqi Refugees

  November 28, 2008

• Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw Names Wolfgang Huber Doctor Honoris Causa

  Recognition of his Contribution to Christian Theology and Ethical Discourse

  November 24, 2008

• Religious instruction is a vital component of moral education

  EKD Council's stand on the referendum campaign in Berlin

  November 24, 2008

• Comforting the dying, not helping them die

  The Council of the EKD publishes background paper giving guidance on medically-assisted suicide

  November 18, 2008

• 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

• Main Theme "Changing Climate - Changing Waters - Changing Lives"

  Tenth Synod of the EKD meets in Bremen

  October 28, 2008

• European Culture Prize for "Brot für die Welt"

  Message of Congratulations from the Chairperson of the EKD Council

  October 23, 2008

• EKD launches new look and feel Web site in English

  October 17, 2008

• EU Must Support Iraqi Government in Humanitarian Crisis

  EU Must Support Iraqi Government in Humanitarian Crisis

  October 14, 2008

• 2009 "WebFish" Awards Launched

  Thirteenth Best Christian Web Content Competition

  October 6, 2008

• EKD Emphasise Importance of Religious Freedom

  "Iranian law on Apostasy unacceptable"

  September 25, 2008

• EKD Council travels to Africa

  Delegation visits Namibia, South Africa and Ethiopia

  September 4, 2008

• 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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