Protestantism
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Northern Europe
Church of Sweden may add same-sex marriages as job requirement
What does it mean if the Church of Sweden only employs priests who are ready to perform same-sex marriages? Is that equal treatment for everybody or a denial of freedom of belief for some? The Evangelical Alliance in the country has its concerns. > Stay up to date with Christian…
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Central Europe
Christian aid provides relief in central Europe flooding
Homes destroyed. Belongings swept away. Loved ones missing. That is the reality this week after massive water floods in many parts of Central Europe. > Receive CNE's weekly newsletter? Feel free to sign up here. Storm Boris has killed at least 23 and has left several others displaced. Despite widespread…
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Central Europe
Here you see how Poles leave the Catholic church in large numbers
As the numbers of non-believers increase in Poland, the people are becoming less Catholic and more secular as a population. In 2011, Poland became the only EU state to have its population identified as 88 per cent Catholic. Then in 2021, that number plummeted to 71 per cent in 2021,…
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Eastern Europe
Russian Protestants try to add something to President's family policy
Many churches throughout Russia’s Protestant community have dedicated 2024 to be the “Year of the Family.” Entitled God sem'i,(??? ?????) in Russian, Boris Protasevich from Zaoksk Adventist University said to IRP that the event will discuss the importance of traditional family values and encourage healthy lifestyles. An advisory council of…
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Northern Europe
Conservative gender website leads to controversy among Church of Norway
When a team of Norwegian ministries launched a new website on sexuality, it did not take long before it stirred debate among its national church. “It hurts more than it builds up.” The website identitetogseksualitet.no features six videos that confront sexuality and gender identity to Christian leaders and teens. Other…
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European Union
European churches fear consequences of rising energy prices
Gas prices remain high. A tour around Europe shows that churches are not yet concerned about their financial situation. A church that has been working on sustainability for years, sometimes to the irritation of fellow believers, can now count on interest from other churches.Churches have barely recovered from falling attendance…
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Eastern Europe
Pacifism in the war (1/2): In the Ukraine conflict, some Christians serve soldiers rather than becoming one
The Baptist youth minister Roman Suhar desired to serve his country Ukraine. But for him, fighting was out of the question. Together with a friend, he created a foundation to help soldiers and civilians. The war in Ukraine has left its Christian leaders grappling with how to serve their communities.…