EUROPEAN LAITY FORUM
The Study Assembly of ELF members, which takes place every two years, focuses on a current and relevant topic for the Church in contemporary society.
The Presidents Council take place the years in between the study assemblies to decide, among other points, on the theme and venue of the next study assembly.
Below you can find contents of the Study Assemblies that have taken place since 1970 and the presidents meeting from 2023.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
Christian Values and the Social Teaching of the Church
1996
Twickenham
England
Media today: A challenge for Christians
1994
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Christian vision on solidarity – challenge to the social-economical system in East and Western Europe
1992
Antwerp
Belgium
Living in a multicultural society
1990
Vienna
Austria
Towards a more human Europe – a challenge for the Churches
1988
Freising
Germany
After the synod: reflections and perspectives
1986
Paris
France
The Church as a place of dialogue in every significance
1985
Zagreb
Former Yugoslavia
Vocation and mission of the laymen in the Church and in the world – 20 years after Vatican II
1984
Dublin
Ireland
The causes of existing conflicts between individuals, society and different ideologies
1982
Vught
The Netherlands
The work of the layman in different local Churches and more especially, their task in a secularised society
1980
Madrid
Spain
A new lifestyle concerning developing countries, the working environment and the family
1978
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
The responsibility of Christians in economy, culture and marginalization in an European context
1976
Louvain-la-Neuve
Belgium
The responsibility of the Christians in Europe
1974
London
England
Migration in Europe and the question of the situation of the laity since Vatican II
1972
Luino
Italy
Liberation and evangelisation
1970
Innsbruck
Austria
Hope as a force for Christians: invitation to commitment and presence at the construction of the community