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 created a subcommittee for theological inquiries; by 1980, bilateral dialogues started among members sharing similar doctrines. Given Poland's religious tolerance background, the restoration of religious freedom in 1989 was anticipated to enhance tentative ecumenical contacts from the Communist era. In 2000, the Polish Roman Catholic Church signed a declaration with council member churches, excluding the Baptist Church, mutually recognizing baptism.