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SUMMARY:Religious education: fit for present and future?
DESCRIPTION:Religious education: fit for present and future? The role of Religion in the formation of young generations at the European Schools.\n \nThis event\, organized by COMECE\, the religious authorities responsible for religion at the European Schools\, and the Chapel for Europe\, aims to foster a discussion on the role of Religious education today in the special setting of the European Schools. In light of the current reforms proposed for this subject\, the event aims to highlight the importance of Religion for young people today by gathering input from the entire educational community\, including learners\, teachers\, parents\, and experts. \nKeynote speech\nDr. h.c. Katharina von Schnurbein\, European Commission’s Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life \nPanel discussion\nProf. Geoffrey Legrand\, Doctor in Theology and Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies\, UCLouvain\nDomitilla Savoia\, pupil\nProf. Konstantinos Kenanidis\, teacher of Orthodox Religion at the European Schools\nDr Christian Behrmann\, Chair of the Association of Protestant Parents of the European Schools of Brussels \nModeration by Emilio Dogliani\, COMECE Policy Adviser for Education\, Culture\, Youth and Social Affairs. \nPLEASE\, REGISTER. Click HERE to be redirected.\nRegistered participants residing outside of Brussels will receive a link for online participation. \n4 June 2025\, 19:30-21:00 CEST at the Chapel for Europe\, Rue Van Maerlant 22\, 1040 Brussels.
URL:https://www.chapelforeurope.eu/event/religious-education-fit-for-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Chapel for Europe\, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference,EU,Religion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250311T190000
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SUMMARY:"Hear My Cry" awareness campaign
DESCRIPTION:The Chapel for Europe invites you to a special presentation and discussion on the urgent issue of child sexual exploitation—a grave violation of human rights affecting millions of children worldwide. \nThis crisis\, often overlooked in public discourse\, continues to grow at an alarming rate\, particularly in developing countries. It includes trafficking\, online sexual abuse\, child prostitution\, and child pornography: fueled by poverty\, weak legal systems\, corruption\, and the increasing reach of the internet. The rising number of children trapped in exploitation has devastating and lasting consequences on their lives. Victims/ survivors of sexual abuse are often deeply traumatized\, and their capacity to thrive severely impacted. \nThe Chapel for Europe wants to support as we raise awareness and explore ways to take action in protecting the most vulnerable. Join us as we talk to Sheila Guico Mally and René Mally about this hidden crisis of child sexual exploitation specifically in the Philippines. Although the Philippines are the world´s epicenter for online sexual exploitation of minors\, hardly any facilities for trauma healing exist. \nResponding to this dramatic situation\, Attorney Sheila quit her job as prosecutor\, re-trained as a therapist and established the Balik Kaanyag Trauma Healing Center (Blossom of Life).  Together with her team\, she now offers hope and healing to sexually abused children in Mindanao\, Philippines. \nThe Balik Kaanyag Trauma Healing Center (Blossom of Life) is a Christian non-profit organization that aims to care for\, heal\, and empower children victims of abuse\, especially survivors of sexual abuse. \nChild sexual exploitation is a global emergency that demands urgent action. By speaking up\, supporting survivors\, and holding perpetrators accountable\, we can help create a world where every child is safe\, protected\, and free to live without fear. \nOur special guests: \nSheila Guico Mally: lawyer\, prosecutor of perpetrators of online sexual exploitation of children\, trauma therapist\, founder and head of Balik Kaanyag Trauma Healing Center in Villanueva (Misamis Oriental)\, Philippines. \nRené Mally: economist with 30 years of experience in international relations and poverty reduction in Europe\, Africa\, Latin America\, Asia\, and the Pacific\, and a longtime friend of the Chapel of Europe. \nFor more information: http://balikkaanyag.org/ and on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/BalikKaanyagBlossomofLife
URL:https://www.chapelforeurope.eu/event/hear-my-cry-awareness-campaign/
LOCATION:Chapel for Europe\, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference,Human Rights,Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T023638
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SUMMARY:HOW TO DISAGREE WELL - Scriptural Reasoning\, a Dialogue Between Faiths
DESCRIPTION:A series of three conferences on the difficult journey of HOPE and how to transform conflict.\nIn English.\nThis series aims to facilitate a deep encounter between faith and some leaders involved in the public and political sphere.\nFrom the heart of Europe\, we want to contribute to a more sustainable peace in today’s polarized society\, not through seeking shallow common ground\, but through better understanding our differences – learning to disagree well.\nFollowing the “Rose way” we invite you to navigate change and transform conflict so together we can re-imagine peace.\nThis is a joint project of Rose Castle Foundation and the Chapel for Europe. \n♦2nd Conference – Tuesday 11.02.2025 – 19:00\nHOW TO DISAGREE WELL – SCRIPTURAL REASONING\, A DIALOGUE BETWEEN FAITHS\nInspired by the World Interfaith Harmony Week\, we want to introduce this fresh approach to modern day inter-faith dialogue\, which puts scripture at the heart of the conversation. Unlike some forms of inter-faith engagement\, it is not about seeking agreement but rather sharing our very different scriptural texts to address a shared contemporary challenge or issue. The aim is to discover a better quality of disagreement\, so we can collaborate for God’s sake as we seek repair of a broken world.\nGuests for a living practice:\n– Rose Castle Foundation – Moderation by Canon Sarah Snyder\n– Prof. Stephan Goltzberg – Profesor and researcher at ULB on comparative legal reasoning\, law and religion.\n– Prof. Nick Adams – Professor of Philosophical Theology – University of Birmingham – (UK)\n– Prof Dr Lejla Demiri – Chair of Islamic Doctrine at the Center for Islamic Theology\, University of Tubingen (Germany). \n♦3rd Conference – Tuesday 13.05.2024 – 19:00\nHOW TO DISAGREE WELL –TOOLS TO HELP US NAVIGATE THROUGH CHANGE\, CHAOS AND CONFLICT\nWe are facing heightened change and conflict across Europe once again\, with communities facing destructive division/polarization. How can we be wiser leaders across these societal divides\, without compromising on what we believe? Rose Castle Foundation works with outstanding young leaders\, equipping them as “reconcilers” across some of the world’s deepest divides. Together they share their insights from collaborating across substantial differences in political and social contexts. \n– Rose Castle Foundation – Moderation by Canon Sarah Snyder\n– M. Ahmed Haykel Gaafar – director of REspect!\, a reporting portal countering hate speech in Germany\n– M. David Hazan – serves as a Hazan at the Norrice Lea Synagogue in London and training at the Rabbinic Academy.\n– M. Jean-Louis Hanff – Member of the Christian Democrat party in Belgium “Les Engages” and member of the Belgian CVX – Christian life Community \nThe 1st Conference was held on Tuesday 21.01.2025 – 19:00: HOW TO DISAGREE WELL – CHRISTIAN RECONCILIATION\nYou can watch the live-stream. Here is the link. \nDuring the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity we aimed to discuss Rose Castle’s project “Christian Wisdom of Reconciliation” based on the 12 Habits of reconciliation for fostering Ecumenical Dialogue.\nReconciliation seeks healing of what is broken. It recognizes all is not well\, and repair is needed.\nThe 12 Habits are practical characteristics emerging from decades observing “reconcilers” on the front lines of violent conflict. They are rooted within the Christian faith\, whilst also accessible to anyone seeking to be a reconciling presence within their context. Click here to find out more.\nGuests on “How they understand Christian Unity in practice – John 17″\n– Rose Castle Foundation – Moderation by Canon Sarah Snyder\n– Rev. Dr. Sorin Șelaru – Representing the Orthodox Churches to the EU\n– Fr Manuel Barrios Prieto – General Secretary of COMECE\n– Rev. Frank Dieter Fischbach – General Secretary of CEC \n 
URL:https://www.chapelforeurope.eu/event/how-to-disagree-well-scriptural-reasoning-a-dialogue-between-faiths/
LOCATION:Chapel for Europe\, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference,Inerreligous Dialogue,Reflection,Religion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250206T190000
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SUMMARY:Windows to Heaven - Icons in the Orthodox Church
DESCRIPTION:Icons have a very important role in the spirituality and liturgy of the orthodox churches. These images of Jesus Christ\, the Virgin Mary or Saints help the viewer to get in touch with God. They are called “Windows to heaven”. \nArchpriest Paweł Cecha\, Rector of the Polish Orthodox parish in Bruxelles will give us an introduction into the Orthodox understanding of icons\, the theology and spirituality behind them and their liturgical use. \nThe Chapel offers also a course on writing icons. More information here.
URL:https://www.chapelforeurope.eu/event/windows-to-heaven-icons-in-the-orthodox-church/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Ecumenical event,Religion,Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241002T093000
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SUMMARY:Conference: "Water: too much\, too little"
DESCRIPTION:Together with ELSiA\, the Chapel for Europe invites you to the conference \n“Water: too much\, too little” on Wednesday\, 2 October 2024 from 9:30 to 12:30. \nClimate change increases the intensity of weather phenomena. This is most evident in the case of the element without which life on our planet is impossible: water. \n\nFloods and water shortages often occur in the same area at different times of the year. Floods endanger residential areas and submerge agricultural land for long periods. Extreme water shortages make farming difficult\, if not impossible\, in areas that were considered the “vegetable garden of Europe” just a few decades ago. Prolonged drought is causing forest fires in southern Europe to occur earlier in the year\, with devastating consequences. The natural habitat of rivers and the biodiversity of life in and around them are in danger of being lost. Conflicts of interest over water are increasing in Europe – between agriculture and industry\, between drinking water supply and energy production\, between transport and housing. \nAs part of the ‘Season of Creation‘\, which ends on 4 October\, the the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) wants to look at how we manage water from different perspectives: We will begin on the evening of Tuesday 1 October with the opening of an exhibition by a French painter\, Claire Forgeot\, whose work has been inspired by the experience of burnt landscapes – and the dramatic absence of water – in Greece\, and continue with a half-day conference on Wednesday\, 2 October. After an introduction to relevant passages of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’\, three distinguished speakers will address conflicts of interest around water in three different European regions in relation to EU policies. EU policy-makers will react and offer perspectives for EU policy on water. \nThe event is aimed at ELSiA members\, European Commission officials\, MEPs working on water\, Brussels NGOs working on water. \nRegistration required by 24 September. You can register using the following link: https://forms.gle/zcvenUTdBDP1eBHk6. (Registration is mandatory as the event is limited to a maximum of 100 people). \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 1 October\, 7 pm : vernissage “Burnt Landscapes”\nPaintings of Claire Forgeot (France) with an introduction by F. Bernd Günther sj\, Director of the Chapel for Europe\nWednesday 2 October\, 9.30 am: half-Day conference “Water – Too much\, too little“\n9.30 – 9.35: Welcome by a member of the ELSiA leadership\n9.35 – 10.00: Introduction by:\nDr Gerard Kuperus\, Director of the Laudato Si Institute at the University of Nijmegen (Netherlands): The transversal issue of water in “Laudato Si‘“\n10.00 – 11.00: Too much\, too little – examples from the Netherlands\, France and Spain with:\nMr. Kees-Jan de Vet\, of the Brabantse Delta water board  (Netherlands): Managing an unstable resource.\nMrs. Estelle Cournez\, Director of the Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels Allier\, Châtel de Neuvre (France): Protecting the natural heritage river Allier.\nDr P. Quintana Seguí\, Director of the Observatori de l’Ebre\, Tarragona (Spain): Facing extreme drought.\n11.00 -11.15: Break\n11.15 – 12.15: What can\, what should the European Union do? with representatives from the European institutions.\n12.15 -12.20: Conclusion by a member of the ELSiA leadership\n\n\n\n  \n                              
URL:https://www.chapelforeurope.eu/event/conference-water-too-much-too-little/
LOCATION:Chapel for Europe\, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference,EU
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