The Swiss Evangelical Alliance opens a conversation on the hot topic of Christian nationalism. Andi Bachmann-Roth says they follow Christian nationalism in the US “with concern” as they see similar movements grow in Europe.

“Chaplains are often the bearers of hope [...] it is about living the evidence of faith in the army”, they say.

Among evangelicals, 17% say they experienced some kind of religious discrimination. Daniela Baumann of the Swiss Evangelical Alliance analyses the latest official data.

Evangelical Alliance unity services in places like Winterthur, Thun or Bülach focused on ‘living hope together’.

The German-speaking evangelical alliances, the IIRF and the ISHR, launch yearbooks on religious freedom and persecution against Christians.

At the national parliament’s square, 1,000 listened to testimonies of persecuted Christians, displayed flags of countries where there is no religious freedom, and prayed in front of a symbolic mass grave.

“Christian migrants want to be defined by what Jesus Christ did for us”, says the Swiss Evangelical Alliance, organiser of the Catch the Vision24 conference.

The Swiss Federal Court rejected the appeal of the evangelical church of Cologny. “It confirms the decline in religious freedom in Geneva”, evangelicals say.

A survey finds that the image of Swiss evangelical free churches has improved, specially among young people aged 18 to 39.

“Christian faith is a motivating factor for social justice commitment”, says a study published by StopPoverty and Interaction.

The South Korean-born Shincheonji group has been active in Switzerland since 2016. Experts warn that they target people aged between 18 and 25 and try to isolate them by a total commitment to their activities.

A federal amendment aims to allow Sunday work in cities with international tourism. “It does not correspond to any overriding or compelling social interest”, evangelicals say.

The Adonia Teens Choirs prepare the musical in a one week camp where they also “benefit from group discussions and talks on faith issues”. This is the 46th season.

Official data show that the number of non-religious people has increased by over 13% since 2010.

From large cities to small towns, multiple gatherings were organised around the annual Evangelical Alliance initiative to pray and unite for mission.

A local councillor in Lausanne threatens a Christian business with the enforcement of a recent anti-homophobia law over the content of two books.

Evangelical politician Marc Jost: “In a society in which we often talk to each other via the media, we need conversations with ideological opponents”.

Around 60 professional and church groups commit to implement standards for staff, prevention programmes and crisis intervention teams.

From 8 to 15 January, European evangelical churches are invited to pray and rejoice together.

A survey among pastors also finds that Christian communities had more chances to connect with new people. Church leaders are still feeling exhausted.

A summit gathered Ukrainians who have taken on a key spiritual role and Swiss representatives of churches who offer spiritual ministries for Ukrainians.

In recent Marches For Life, Christian organisations have suffered attacks and threats. The Evangelical Alliance says the “democratic heritage of Switzerland” must be protected.

Some 500 people joined to “remind the public that the persecution of Christians is an often forgotten tragedy and to urge politicians to act”.

“We regret that Geneva is trampling on its tradition of tolerance and damaging its reputation as a capital of human rights”, says an evangelical representative in the Swiss Canton.

"Justice While Fleeing" looks at the situation of asylum seekers from different contexts. A doc by the intercultural working community of the Swiss Evangelical Alliance.