Our monthly Ecumenical News. Judith gives us regular updates about events and other ecumenical happenings

Refugee crisis in Utrecht The Utrecht Counsel of Churches (USRK) endorses the new national manifesto: Aan de slag! – opportunities for persons without status. This manifesto calls for more opportunities for people who are in the Netherlands without legal status or are in the juridical process of gaining refuge status. Currently these people are excluded from participating in society, be it via education, work or voluntary work. Large groups of people can get stuck in a…

Refugee crisis in Utrecht The ongoing refugee crisis remains the most important news in the city. It has now become clear the temporary refugee centre in Kanaleneiland will close in May 2016. There are plans for two new refugee centres. Especially in Overvecht this news has caused some unrest and protest. Overvecht is a neighbourhood with considerable problems of its own, and there is a lot of fear in people. On one information night, the…