France

Eglise Protestante Unie de France
(The United Protestant Church of France)

The Eglise Protestante Unie de France is a welcoming and active Christian community, bringing together Lutheran and Reformed traditions.

Today, it’s focused on helping people grow in faith, renewing ministry, and making a positive impact in society.

The church has recently introduced the role of deacon to support this mission, and training is expanding for both ministers and lay leaders.

Young people are at the heart of church life, with events like the Grand KIFF offering space for worship, reflection, and fun.

The Church also speaks out on issues like peace, justice, and care for creation. Local churches are lively places where people gather for worship, Bible study, cultural events, and to support those in need.

History

The Eglise Protestante Unie de France was created in 2013, bringing together two historic traditions—Reformed and Lutheran—into one united church.

Its roots go back to the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Methodism was introduced to France via the Channel Islands as early as 1791, however, it saw itself first as a movement within the Reformed Church.

In France, Protestants were long a small and often persecuted minority, but gradually found their place in society, especially after the French Revolution. 

Over the decades, the Reformed and Lutheran churches worked closely together, sharing theological training and ministry. A formal process of union began in the 1960s and culminated in the founding of The Eglise Protestante Unie de France.