Date and Location

May 6-9, 2025 at the Youth Hostel Frankfurt, Deutschherrnufer 12, 60594 Frankfurt/Main, Germany 

Seeking Peace in Uncertain Times

The conference topic will be represented in eight sub-themes that will be addressed in cluster-groups throughout the conference.

Conference Sub-Themes

1. Peacebuilding and conflict transformation
2. De-polarisation and bridging the divide
3. Reconciliation between conflicting parties
4. Church as agent for peace & reconciliation
5. Network approaches for seeking peace together
6. Peace education
7. Mental health and trauma healing
8. Disaster response due to conflict, natural hazard events or humanitarian crisis

Methodology

Interactive and Collaborative Spaces for Transformation

Participants will engage in an immersive, three-day process designed around the „See, Discern, Act“ methodology to collaboratively explore and address key topics.

Day 1: See
The journey begins with focused observation and understanding. Participants examine the realities, challenges, and contexts surrounding two of the forementioned sub-topics, building a shared foundation of insights and awareness.

Day 2: Discern
In a reflective, prayerful setting, participants engage with their observations, seeking deeper understanding and insights on the topic. This stage encourages thoughtful contemplation and dialogue, fostering a collective discernment process to seek insights and guidance to develop effective responses to the issue.

Day 3: Act
Equipped with new insights and a shared vision, participants co-create actionable strategies and define concrete steps to implement their insights within their communities and initiatives. This phase emphasizes practical planning to ensure that ideas translate into meaningful, on-the-ground change.

This structured methodology ensures that each session moves from reflection to tangible outcomes, fostering not only profound understanding but also impactful, collaborative action.