We are excited to announce that there will be a third Racial Justice Conference held in Berlin in December.  This Conference with the working title Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Democracy, Challenging Hostility is a follow-up to our impactful Conferences on Racial Justice, held in Freiburg from 8-12 November 2023 and in Bad Boll, Germany, from 4-7 December 2024.

The following is taken from the Racial Justice Conference Information leaflet, which can be downloaded in full here.

'The need for this Follow-Up Conference 
Current realities in Europe and the world present a context of conflict, fear, misinformation, disregard for human dignity, and threats to life. Societies are increasingly focusing on “othering” through polarization and populism. Nationalist movements and extreme populist rhetoric deepen societal divisions, undermining honest conversations, compromise, and collaborative policymaking. The erosion of democratic values and prophetic voices from institutions of long-standing integrity follows, as independent bodies like the judiciary, the press, and electoral commissions come under increasing pressure, weakening essential checks and balances.  

Aggressive anti-immigrant sentiments, exclusionary policies, and xenophobia are rising, creating social tensions and hindering efforts to build inclusive communities. New expressions of hostility include hate speech, racial intolerance, suppression of dissent, cultural and religious discrimination, gender-based injustices, and an apathy toward climate justice.  

Social media has evolved with huge challenges in the context of racism, discrimination, and threats to democracy . Although good communication via social media platforms are possible, they are also significant breeding grounds for hate speech, targeted disinformation, and group-based discrimination.  

Churches have a calling and responsibility to speak out and furthermore address issues within their own structures. Left unchecked, these tendencies marginalize vulnerable groups and jeopardize the future of humanity.

Faith communities must move beyond mere pleas for mercy and carve out a new trajectory for justice, peace, and love. This prophetic call must be understood in its entirety and implemented with urgency and faith. Stakeholders, including young leaders in churches and faith-based organizations, must come together to strategize the way forward.

Our calling as churches is to remain attentive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, discern deep-rooted divisions and exclusions—however subtle—and uphold all that fosters coexistence and the celebration of diversity.'

The conference will be held as follows:

4th - 7th December 2025

Evangelische Bildungsstätte Schwanenwerder, Berlin

For more information about the conference and to register your interest or to book, please visit Racial Justice Conference 2025.

You can also see some of the Diocese in Europe videos relating to racial justice, many of which were recorded at previous racial justice conference's on our You Tube playlist.