Europe Day 2021

9 May 2021,

“The unity of Europe was a dream of a few. It has become a hope for many. Today it is a necessity for all’. (Konrad Adenauer, one of the Founding Fathers of the European Union).

9 May 2021 – Europe Day in times of pandemic. Through friendship between Movements and Communities and in collaboration for the needy, for the environment and for peaceTogether for Europe wants to become more and more a sign of hope.
Everyone is called to be a protagonist in daily life. Getting started is not difficult. Let us ask ourselves every morning: to whom can I be close today, concretely and in prayer?

Caring for neighbours, colleagues, refugee families, the elderly, the sick and children is a social vocation with planetary dimensions: act locally – think globally.

The aim is that from this day a stronger cohesion can develop in Europe. The technical possibilities of coming together virtually across Europe are a real opportunity to enrich one another through mutual sharing.

 

Have a look at the thoughts of the Youth:

Articles about the event

7 May in Brussels

7 May in Brussels

An unforgettable experience On May 7, 2022, we celebrated Europe Day at the Chapel of Europe in Brussels, where we found a lot of support: besides the use of the premises, they put at our disposal their means of communication. A God-sent providence! The event was...

For the Earth and for Mankind

For the Earth and for Mankind

During a zoom conference to mark the 2021 Europe Day, Prof Luigino Bruni put forward a novel perspective regarding the relationship between ecology and economy. Luigino Bruni is Professor of Political Economy at LUMSA, Rome, and also teaches at the University...

Seeing – Judging – Acting

Seeing – Judging – Acting

Europe turns 71. What can we conclude when we see that the European States, and the entire world, are struggling due to the consequences of the Pandemic? This was the introductory question with which the Austrian professor, Dr. Petra Steinmair-Pösel, started her...

Knowing each other to enhance mutual love

Knowing each other to enhance mutual love

Europe Day 2021 – an online journey Empathy, contemplation and action, ‘ora et labora’: these were but some of the key words that marked Europe Day 2021, which this year was organized by about 40 Christian Movements of the ecumenical network Together for Europe....

A strong sign of hope during the Pandemic

A strong sign of hope during the Pandemic

Toward Europe Day 2021 Together for Europe (TfE) will hold various events between May 7 and 9. Jurists, theologians and MEP’s, together with students and adults from various faculties will discuss the present situation of our Continent, while suggesting concrete...

Who cares!

Who cares!

The response of European young people A webinar during the United World Week will explore the Christian roots needed for one to “care”. Those taking part: Canon John McLuckie, of the Scottish Episcopalian Church and 14 young people belonging to 4 different Communities...

The Czech Republic prays

The Czech Republic prays

On the occasion of Europe Day, the New Movements and Communities of the Czech Republic pray, together, for Europe This is a novena that is being held between April 29 and May 7 Persons are invited to join in at 9 p.m. via ZOOM and pray together for Europe. This...

My Europe – 45 minutes for Europe

My Europe – 45 minutes for Europe

With music, reflections and prayer groups (all in English), young people across all borders will come together online to pray for our continent. 9 May 2021 at 6.30 p.m.   Register at: togetherforeurope@online.de  

Europe: reasons to hope

Europe: reasons to hope

On the eve of the launching of the “Conference on the future of Europe”, the Christian Associations and Movements of the network Together for Europe, have organized an online conference with Jean-Dominique Giuliani, President of the Robert Schuman Foundation. The...

An event in the Chapel for Europe

An event in the Chapel for Europe

To mark Europe Day, various Movements of Together for Europe are preparing an event that will be held in the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, on May 8, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Here you can watch the event again on youtube:...

May 8 Graz – time to dialogue

May 8 Graz – time to dialogue

Once again, Covid-19 is preventing the holding of the ‘Meeting in Graz’ on the occasion of the 2021 Europe Day. Nevertheless, a Zoom meeting will cater for the manifold friendships: Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9 till 11 a.m. from Graz With participants and...

Italy in action

Italy in action

For the Earth and for Mankind WE HAVE ORGANISED AGAIN THIS YEAR A ‘MEETING’ FOR THE WHOLE OF ITALY, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM VARIOUS GROUPS – FROM ROME, TRENT, MILAN, PALERMO, AND OTHERS. IT IS POSSIBLE TO REVIEW THE EVENT (VIDEOCONFERENCE) ON YOUTUBE:...

Being at the service of persons through law

Being at the service of persons through law

TOGETHER IN THE REGION OF STUTTGARD Meetings for the region – getting to know each other – prayers for Europe Online: Friday May 7, 2021, at 7.30 p.m.   You can download the leaflet (in German) which carries further details and where to apply here: 2021 05 07 TfE...

9th of May in the Netherlands

9th of May in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands on 9th of May we will attempt to answer the following questions during a video conference: Why was Europe Day initiated? Where is Europe’s heart? What is Europe’s current need?   We will tackle these topics amongst others. We will be joined by Jeff...

Are you connected?

Are you connected?

I connect, says Ilona, when I’m travelling and when I’m waiting. In the morning and in the evening. And often at midday. When I get bad news or good news. I connect in Church and when I’m going for a walk.  What about you? This prayer written by one of our brothers...

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