Studies in Theology, universities of Basel, Münster and Zurich. 1975-98, Parish Ministry, Schönenberg, Zurich; 1993-98, Member of the Board, Cantonal Church of Zurich; 1999-2010, President of the Council, Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches FSPC; 2006-10, President, Swiss Council of Religions SCR; since 2004, Member of the Presidium, Conference of European Churches CEC; since 2006, current position.