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The city of Timisoara, Romania, recently hosted the annual meeting of Together for Europe (IpE) on the theme \u201cCalled to Unity.\u201d This meeting brought together 51 movements representing more than 300 Christian realities and communities within IpE\u2019s vast network.<\/em><\/p>\n

Creating living spaces in the cracks<\/strong>
\nIn the complex sociopolitical context that Europe is currently experiencing, leaders of Together for Europe (IpE) gathered from November 16-18, 2023 in Timisoara, Romania, to address an important question, \u201cWhat is the role of christian communities in Europe today?\u201d This question has gained relevance in the face of global issues such as various ongoing conflicts, migration dynamics, and the climate crisis.<\/p>\n

\"\"Herbert Lauenroth, historian and member of IpE\u2019s Steering Committee, emphasized the crisis affecting all Churches and highlighted the weight of the moment: \u201cWhere is Europe today, Together for Europe? What kind of Europe, what kind of \u2018Togetherness\u2019 are we moving toward?\u201d Against a backdrop of growing uncertainty, participants discussed what \u201cTogether for Europe\u201d means, trying to discern the direction and future prospects.<\/p>\n

From the first sessions, it was evident that the choice of Timisoara as the venue for the meeting added an extra layer of significance. The European Capital of Culture 2023 is a testimony to the harmonious coexistence of different christian denominations, where diverse communities meet and thrive in unity.<\/p>\n

Cultivating unity<\/strong>
\nThe attendees participated in dialogue sessions, engaged together in intellectual discourse, experiential workshops and prayer times. Six workshops explored topics such as social integration, youth perspectives, ethics and non-violence, promoting a deeper understanding of diversity within the Christian community.<\/p>\n

One highlight was a visit to the Orthodox Cathedral Museum, followed by Vespers in the city\u2019s Orthodox Cathedral, attended by dignitaries and religious leaders from the different churches present. Particularly powerful was the moment of prayer for peace in which conflicts around the world were named, with a focus on Ukraine and the Middle East. All participants pledged their commitment to unity, making a pact of mutual love. A moment that was meant to symbolize the cornerstone on which a fraternal Europe is founded.<\/p>\n

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Linking values to policies<\/strong>
\n\"\"As part of the EU-funded DialogUE project<\/strong><\/a>, the annual \u201cTogether for Europe\u201d meeting also addressed issues aimed at developing advice and recommendations for EU social policies. Professor Philip McDonagh, a former Irish diplomat and director of Dublin University\u2019s \u201cCenter for Religion, Human Values and International Relations,\u201d stressed the importance of Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). This article promotes open and transparent dialogue on major social issues facing Europe through high-level meetings and seminars for dialogue and work between european institutions and Churches, as well as non-denominational and philosophical organizations.<\/p>\n

The professor emphasized the contribution of Churches in public debate, drawing on their philosophical foundations, values of compassion, care, solidarity, and respect for pluralism. He hoped that Churches would work to bridge the gap between high-level values and everyday policies, offering a much-needed perspective on issues such as peace, inclusion, and integration. Calling for a multilateral approach, he stressed the need for Europe to be perceived positively by the global community and highlighted the responsibility to consider the perspectives of the Global South.\"\"<\/p>\n

Christian denominations present: Greek Orthodox, Romanian, Armenian and Russian Orthodox, Greek, Roman and Old Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican and Free Churches.<\/em><\/p>\n

First published at Focolare.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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