Annual Conferences
Each year, the European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups hosts an annual conference, typically around Ascension Day. These gatherings unite member groups, allies, theologians, and advocates from across Europe to engage in worship, workshops, and discussions focused on faith, inclusion, and human rights.
Upcoming Conferences
2026 Annual Conference:
Bergen, Norway
Theme: All Things Made New: Shaping a New Identity
The Norwegian organizing committee are happy to welcome you to Bergen for the Annual Conference 2026 of European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups!
Location: Bergen, Norway
When: Wednesday 13th May – Sunday 17th May
We are thrilled to invite you to join us in shaping this year’s gathering, which will take place in the beautiful (we think :)) – and often rainy – city of Bergen.
The theme for the conference is: “All Things Made New: Shaping a New Identity”
Inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:17:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
With this verse we would like to focus on wholeness and hope at the intersection of identity and community. Together, we will explore how community can offer protection and strength in the face of marginalization, discrimination, and persecution.
Workshops and Pre-Conferences
When you register, you are welcome to propose workshops directly in the registration form. Your ideas and creativity are essential to making this space vibrant and meaningful!
We already have facilitators for pre-conferences for Forum Sisters ++ & Roman Catholic Church Working Group. We have not received any suggestions for facilitating a youth pre-conference, og Mens Pre-Conference. If you or your group would like to host one, you can either chose Other?, or feel free to email us at: conference@lgbtchristians.eu.
Arriving earlier, or leaving later
For those of you who would like to stay a few days extra in Bergen and at the same hotel, just send us an email once you’ve registered, and we’ll provide you with a link where you can book your stay.
Approximate prices:
Single room Wed-Sun NOK 7200 (ca. 612€), Thu-Sun NOK 6000 (ca. 510€)
Twin or double room Wed-Sun NOK 5700 (ca. 484€), Thu-Sun NOK 4600 (ca. 395€)
Triple room Wed-Sun NOK 5000 (ca. 425€), Thu-Sun NOK 4000 (ca. 340€)
Past Conferences
2025
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Turku, Finland,
May 28
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June 1:
2024
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Varese/Milan, Italy,
May 8
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May 12:
2023
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Venlo, The Netherlands,
May 10
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May 14:
2022
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Zurich, Switzerland,
May 26
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May 29:
2021
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Online (organised by The Netherlands),
May 7
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May 9:
2020
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Online (organised by Hungary),
October 9
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October 11:
2019
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Canterbury, England,
June 26
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June 29:
2018
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Albano/Rome, Italy,
May 9
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May 13:
2017
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Gdansk, Poland,
May 25
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May 28:
2016
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Gothenburg, Sweden,
May 3
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May 8:
2015
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Merville, France,
May 22
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May 25:
2014
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Tallinn, Estonia,
May 20
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May 25:
2013
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Zug, Switzerland,
May 8
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May 12:
2012
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
May 16
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May 20:
2011
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Berlin, Germany,
May 5
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May 8:
2010
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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain,
June 23
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June 27:
2009
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Järvenpää/Helsinki, Finland,
May 20
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May 24:
2008
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St. Albans, England, United Kingdom,
April 30
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May 4:
2007
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Strasbourg, France,
May 17
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May 20:
2006
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Riga, Latvia,
May 22
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May 26:
2005
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Oslo, Norway,
June 25
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June 29:
2004
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Stockholm, Sweden,
May 19
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May 23:
2003
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Heemskerk/Haarlem, The Netherlands,
April 30
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May 2:
2002
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Basel/Leuenberg, Switzerland,
May 9
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May 12:
2001
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Otwock/Warsaw, Poland,
May 1
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May 4:
2000
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom,
May 3
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May 7:
1999
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Vienna, Austria,
May 12
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May 16:
1998
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
May 20
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May 24:
1997
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Tolouse, France,
August 8
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May 11:
1996
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Oslo, Norway,
May 16
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May 20:
1995
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Driebergen/Utrecht, The Netherlands,
May 25
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May 28:
1994
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Pilà/Bratislava, Slovakia,
May 12
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May 15:
1993
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Höör/Malmö, Sweden,
May 20
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May 24:
1992
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Männedorf/Zürich, Switzerland,
May 28
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May 31:
1991
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Driebergen/Utrecht, The Netherlands,
May 9
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May 12:
1990
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Strasbourg, France,
May 24
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May 27:
1989
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Prali Ghigo/Turin, Italy,
May 4
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May 7:
1988
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Uxbridge/London, England, United Kingdom,
May 12
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May 15:
1987
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Mauloff/Frankfurt, Germany,
May 7
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May 10:
1986
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Oslo, Norway,
May 8
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May 11:
1985
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Called Into Liberty,
June 7
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June 9:
1984
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands,
June 2
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June 3:
1983
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Strasbourg, France,
June 11
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June 12:
1982
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Paris, France,
October 23
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October 24:
