Unexpected Departures – Book Launch of Lukas Vischer's Memoirs

Description

Lukas Vischer (1926–2008) was a formative figure in international ecumenism and the Reformed Church in Switzerland. His memoirs, published on the occasion of his 100th birthday, offer a unique perspective on eight decades of church and societal upheavals since his youth in Basel amidst National Socialism and Communism. As a non-Catholic observer at the Second Vatican Council, director of the Faith and Church Constitution Commission of the World Council of Churches, and co-initiator of the Conciliar Process for Justice, Peace, and the Preservation of Creation, he significantly shaped the ecumenical movement. – A personal testimony on current issues of faith, unity, and global responsibility. After a welcome by Pierre-Philippe Blaser (Vice President of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland), Martin Hirzel and Karin Bredull Gerschwiler (publishers of the book) will present the book. Following this, a panel discussion titled "Taking the World Seriously: Lukas Vischer and the Responsibility of the Church" will feature: Karin Bredull Gerschwiler (co-editor of the memoirs), Mélanie Kern (Theologian VDM, oeku Churches for the Environment), Michael Pfenninger (Theological Faculty of the University of Bern), Michael Quisinsky (Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe). Moderation: Martin Sallmann (Theological Faculty of the University of Bern). This event is a Carte Blanche organized by our sponsoring organization, the Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland (EKS). The event will be conducted in German and is free of charge.

Highlights

• Book launch of Lukas Vischer's memoirs
• Panel discussion with renowned theologians
• Insight into ecumenical movement

General Information

The book launch of Lukas Vischer's memoirs takes place at Käfigturm in Bern. The event offers a discussion on Vischer's influence on the church and society, as well as insights into his personal experiences and beliefs.

Location

Marktgasse 67, 3011 Bern, Switzerland

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