Synod of the Evangelical Church in Germany Begins - German Church Synod Tackles Domestic Violence in Landmark Dresden Meeting
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) Synod begins today in Dresden. The annual conference will see 128 synod members discuss the Church's role in challenging times. Addressing domestic violence within the Church is a key focus. The event opens with a worship service at Dresden’s Dreikönigskirche, led by Saxony’s regional bishop, Tobias Bilz. The Synod will discuss the Church's role in a period of upheaval and crisis. A peace declaration will be presented on Monday. Meanwhile, the Participation Forum on Domestic Violence will present its report on Tuesday. This report is expected to shed light on the issue of domestic violence within the Church and potential solutions. The EKD Synod's discussions and the Participation Forum's report are expected to shape the Church's response to current challenges. The conference's focus on domestic violence reflects the Church's commitment to addressing this issue openly and directly.
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