In 1977 the council named a subcommittee for discussion of individual theological questions; by 1980 bilateral dialogs had begun among members sharing similar doctrine. Given Poland's history of religious tolerance, the restoration of religious freedom in 1989 was expected to expand the tentative ecumenical contacts achieved during the Communist era. In 2000, the Polish Roman Catholic Church signed a declaration with the council member churches, excluding the Baptist Church, mutually recognizing baptism.
In 1977, the council established a subcommittee to discuss individual theological questions; by 1980, bilateral dialogues commenced among members sharing similar doctrines. Given Poland's history of religious tolerance, the restoration of religious freedom in 1989 was anticipated to broaden tentative ecumenical contacts from the Communist era. In 2000, the Polish Roman Catholic Church signed a declaration with the council member churches, excluding the Baptist Church, mutually acknowledging baptism.