IRD Activities

• External Relationships and Ecumenism - Protestant Ecumenism

  The FSPC maintains relations with partner churches in Switzerland and abroad, with the Jewish and Muslim communities, the Episcopal Conference, as well as with relief agencies and mission organisations. Work and thematic areas include Evangelical Reformed/Roman Catholic ecumenism, ecumenism within Protestantism, Jewish-Christian dialogue, and interreligious dialogue. In relation to ecumenism, the Federation is working towards reviving and reorganising the cooperation of Christian churches in Switzerland. The goal of increasing unity among all Christian traditions is still alive. The Protestant churches in Switzerland are involved in international church organizations in many different ways. The Federation strives for preserving places of shared witness, mutual learning and Christian solidarity

• Protestant-Jewish Dialogue Commission (EJGK)

  The Commission contains a commission of the FSPC and the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG). The EJGK promotes mutual respect between Christians and Jews, works to strengthen the trust between the two communities and supports a culture of reliability. The EJGK deals with intellectual-cultural, ethical, existential, and religious issues and supports the FSPC Council and the SIG Board of Directors in their efforts to promote peace and justice. In consultation with the FSPC Council and the SIG Board of Directors, the EJGK considers fundamental issues in the relationship between Judaism and Protestant Christianity and summarises the results in an appropriate manner. The EJGK brainstorms ideas to improve the mutual understanding between Christians and Jews and makes suggestions about how to implement them. The EJGK supports the FSPC and the SIG in their efforts against anti-Semitic statements and acts and keeps in contact with institutions, committees and associations pursuing similar goals.

Main Focus Countries of Activities

Switzerland - World - Switzerland