The CLC in France’s initiative “Horizon 2050: A Land to Prepare—‘Sow for justice, reap with love, clear the ground for a new field’ (Hosea 10:12).”
For the first stage of this initiative, a questionnaire was sent in November 2025 to the members of CVX-CLC in France as a basis for reflection to discern the challenges, fears, and hopes in the face of a changing world, a changing Church, and a changing Christian Life Community. By the end of February 2026, we had received 1,919 responses. Based on these responses, a brief summary and a thought-provoking analysis were produced, and discussigons were initiated around apostolic initiatives as diverse as peace and artificial intelligence, as well as around formation—particularly that of spiritual guides.
Subsequently, internal workshops were offered to the community, introduced by a video (in French) on the community’s history. Elements for future planning based on three themes—Discerning the Signs of the Times, Listening to Our Inner Movements, and Building Community—were presented to the companions.
Regional communities that wished to do so were invited to organize gatherings with Christians from outside the community in order to enrich the reflection.
Other proposals are in the works, such as: an Advent journey to reflect on the community’s journey in following Christ, followed by communal discernment through spiritual conversations to be held in the Local Communities.
In May 2027, the community assembly—composed of about 100 delegates—will reflect on all this work and reap its first fruits. The journey will continue in the years to come.
