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On 6 October in Riga, at the European Union House (Aspazijas bulvāris 28), the international conference “From Conflict to Communication – Ecumenism in Eastern Europe Today”, organized by the Association of Latvian Lutheran Women Theologians, will take place. Register to take part in the conference by filling in the form!
Conference programme (last updated on 28 September):
Thursday, 6 October
10:30–11:00 Registration, coffee
11:00–11:20 Opening
Participants: Ieva Zeiferte, Chair of the Association of Latvian Lutheran Women Theologians
Prof. Valdis Tēraudkalns, Faculty of Theology of the University of Latvia
Pastor Christa D. Hunzinger, The Center for Mission and Ecumenism of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany (Nordkirche)
Moderator: Rt Revd Jāna Jēruma-Grīnberga
11:20–11:40 Signposts on the European ecumenical pilgrimage: Edinburgh | Tallinn | Geneva | Rome | Porvoo (Rt Revd Jāna Jēruma-Grīnberga)
11:40–11:50 Questions
11:50–12:20 “The Relationship between Western and Eastern Europe in the 21st Century” (Aivars Sinka, Leader of the Central Board of Daugavas Vanagi)
12:20–12:30 Questions
12:30–13:20 Lunchtime
13:30–13:50 “How does the tradition of paganism coexist with traditional Christianity in Lithuania?” (Gintaras Sungaila, Vytautas Magnus University)
13:50–14:00 Questions
14:00–14:20 “The Church’s response in the face of social change: how ecumenical efforts follow contextual changes” (Agnes Pangyanszky, Hungary)
14:20–14:30 Questions
14:30–15:00 Coffee break
15:00–15:20 “The vision and challenges of the Lutheran World Federation in its work on ecumenism” (a representative of the Lutheran World Federation – to be confirmed)
15:20–15:30 Questions
15:30–16.00 “From Conflict to Communication – Ecumenism in Eastern Europe Today” a discussion between the speakers and the audience, moderated by Rt Revd Jāna Jēruma-Grīnberga)
The international conference “From Conflict to Communication – Ecumenism in Eastern Europe today” organized by the Association of Lutheran Women Theologians in Latvia will take place on October 6 at the European Union House (Aspazijas bulvaris 28). Register for the conference by submitting this form!
The conference schedule (last updated on September 28):
Thursday, October 6
10:30–11:00 Registration and coffee
11:00–11:20 Opening of the Conference
Speakers:
Ieva Zeiferte, Chair of the Association of Latvian Lutheran Women Theologians
Prof. Valdis Tēraudkalns, University of Latvia
Pastor Christa D. Hunzinger, The Center for Mission and Ecumenism of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany (Nordkirche)
Moderator: Rt Revd Jana Jeruma-Grinberga
11:20–11:40 Signposts on the European ecumenical pilgrimage: Edinburgh | Tallinn | Geneva | Rome | Porvoo (Rt Revd Jana Jeruma-Grinberga )
11:40–11:50 Questions
11:50–12:20 “The Relationship between Western and Eastern Europe in the 21st Century” (Aivars Sinka, Leader of Daugavas Vanagu Centrālā valde)
12:20–12:30 Questions
12:30–13:20 Lunch
13:30–13:50 “How does the tradition of paganism coexist with traditional Christianity in Lithuania?” (Gintaras Sungaila, Vytautas Magnus University)
13:50–14:00 Questions
14:00–14:20 “Churches’ response to societal changes – how ecumenical efforts follow contextual challenges” (Agnes Pangyanszky, Hungary)
14:20–14:30 Questions
14:30–15:00 Coffee break
15:00–15:20 (to be updated)
15:20–15:30 Questions, comments
15:30–16.00 “From Conflict to Communication – Ecumenism in Eastern Europe today” Discussions with the participation of lecturers and others, moderated by Rt Revd Jana Jeruma-Grinberga