Educational Events

Christian theology is increasingly criticized for privileging Western ideas and notions of whiteness, thus cementing power imbalances that date back to colonial times. How can the diverse voices that contribute to the church and global Christianity be made audible and visible? How can genuine intercultural exchange be promoted? How can we decolonize theology?

Various places in Basel recall the city's special mission history and its international involvement with colonialism. The guided tour makes the colonial history of the city visible and its points of contact with the Basel mission. Which entanglements of the past continue to have an effect today?

On one of the evenings celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Reformed City Church, the focus will be on networking with the global church and the task of working for justice, the integrity of creation and peace. Mission 21 is also invited to participate with World Arts and the lyrical music of Afi Sika Kuzeawu, a Togolese singer, composer and dancer, as well as with the exhibition "The Soul of the Andes".

The "Get-together" is an informal format of young@mission21, which aims to facilitate regular exchange between young adults from our international network. The format is closely linked to our podcast Young Voices and offers space for exchange, discussion and questions about the topics covered in the podcast.

Confirmation classes from the Reformed Churches of Bern-Jura-Solothurn come together on North-South Days to discuss global issues and questions of justice. The North-South Day is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, which is why it is dedicated to the theme of "Celebrating festivals".

The 2025 edition of the International Forum on Interfaith and Transcultural Peacebuilding invites participants to embark on a fascinating journey on the theme of "Peace on Earth, Peace with the Earth". A journey to discover peace and environmental justice through the lenses of diverse religions and cultures. A journey that offers inspiration in charting new avenues of building peace.

The issue of the climate crisis is far too big to be left to science and politics alone. Many questions arise that also affect religion. How do we see ourselves as human beings? What significance does nature have for us? What gives us hope? What can and must we do? Muslim and Christian theologians from the international network of Mission 21 present their understanding of the message of the Koran and the Bible in the current situation.

On a journey through time in the historical research archive of Mission 21, the voices of women from Europe and the mission areas in Africa and Asia in the 19th and early 20th centuries are brought to life using original documents. They talk about their tasks, their motivation, their living conditions and their commitment to gender equality.

Various places in Basel recall the city's special mission history and its international involvement with colonialism. The guided tour makes the colonial history of the city visible and its points of contact with the Basel mission. Which entanglements of the past continue to have an effect today?

Next year's International Youth Summit will take place online via Zoom on March 27 and 28, 2026. At the annual online event, young adults deal with various topics of global justice.

In the heart of the Andes, Mission 21 is working with our partner organizations in Bolivia and Peru to help people whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change and environmental pollution and to promote equal rights for women and girls. The trip takes place from April 14 to May 2, 2025 and offers tourist highlights and enriching encounters with the local people.