{"id":225,"date":"2024-04-19T10:38:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T10:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:45:15","slug":"frontpage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/","title":{"rendered":"Frontpage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/477\/2025\/09\/UEF_ICCE21_Logo-03-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-663\" style=\"width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/477\/2025\/09\/UEF_ICCE21_Logo-03-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/477\/2025\/09\/UEF_ICCE21_Logo-03-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/477\/2025\/09\/UEF_ICCE21_Logo-03-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/477\/2025\/09\/UEF_ICCE21_Logo-03-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/477\/2025\/09\/UEF_ICCE21_Logo-03-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The conference program and information letter<\/strong> can be downloaded <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uef.fi\/icce21\/program\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome to the 1st International Conference on Congregational Education (ICCE2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the face of an ever-evolving world, where secularization, pandemics, and conflicts challenge our social structures and communities, Congregational Education has faced significant challenges and must adapt to address them effectively. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, it is crucial to examine and redefine the role of Congregational Education in fostering beliefs, values, and practices within parishes and clerical institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1st International Conference on Congregational Education (ICCE2025) aims to provide a collaborative, research-based forum for scholars and practitioners from across Europe. Here, we will exchange ideas, share experiences, and gain empirical insights into how Congregational Education can evolve to meet contemporary demands while maintaining its foundational principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICCE2025 will take place from <strong>29 September to 1 October 2025<\/strong>, at <strong>the School of Theology, University of Eastern Finland<\/strong>, located in the city of <strong>Joensuu<\/strong>. Joensuu is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Koli National Park, and a rich cultural heritage. 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