Migration as an opportunity and challenge for the unity of the church

Migration is changing the ecclesial landscape: more congregations of migrants are found, a greater diversity of denominations is observed. Separate and segregated church life is a phenomenon similar to fragmentation in societies, at the same time more transnational and international congregations emerge. Migration constitutes an enormous opportunity and yet a considerable challenge for churches in Europe.

Therefore, priorities will be:

  • Being Church together
  • Integration and the role of religion
  • Theological reflection on migration

 

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2020

Online Events 2020
Due to Covid pandemic, some of the planned events could not take place as physical meetings but were organized online. Here are the links to the videos related to some of those events:

YOUTH, FAITH AND MIGRATION: Reflections from young people with a migrant background in Europe (Monday, 26 October – 19:00 – 21:00 (CET))

MAPPING MIGRATION, MAPPING CHURCHES’ RESPONSES: Latest findings and key trends
Researchers: Alessia Passarelli and Darrell Jackson share aspects of the Mapping Migration study (Tuesday, 27 October – 10:00 – 12:30 (CET))

RACISM AND INEQUALITY IN THE CHURCH: Experience and action in unity on seeking justice:
Rev Arlington Trotman
Dr Harvey Kwiyani
Ms Sarah Vecera
(Tuesday, 3 November – 10:00 – 12:30 (CET))

2008

2008-11-24 CCME Press-rel – Migration – a human face to the Church
2008-11-23 CCME Rec – African-European Consultation on Migration (Palermo)

2005

2005-05-04 CCME Rep – Uniting in diversity Ciampino Conference (EN,FR, DE)