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Called to One Hope in Christ
Lyon, France, 15-21 July 2009
Lyon on the Saone - Festival of Light (photo: M. Hien)

Welcome to the Website of the 13th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches, which is due to take place in Lyon, France from July 15-21 2009.

Our hope and intention is that this Assembly will not be planned in isolation from our member churches and associated organizations who are invited to join us for this event...


From 15-21 July 2009 in Lyon, France, CEC will bring together, for the thirteenth time in its history, representatives of the Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican and Old Catholic Churches in Europe in an Assembly under the theme “Called to One Hope in Christ”. ...


In the context of the 13th Assembly, we are pleased to invite theologically-minded individuals up to the age of 30 to enter an essay competition. Essays should be submitted by *February 15th 2009* and first prize is €1000. Click here for more information and an entry form...




Cathedrals in Lyon

The 13th CEC Assembly will be held in one of Lyon’s most modern facilities, the Cité Internationale. Located between the river Rhone and the beautiful Parc de la Tete d’Or, this is a 21st century centre offering a whole range of conference facilities, within easy reach of the city centre. ...

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