Gedanken – Thoughts | Berichte – Reports | Erfahrungen – Experiences
81 years ago, on the night of December 6 to 7, Giessen—the city where I now live again—was largely destroyed by a British air raid. Yesterday, a memorial service was held to remember the countless victims, commemorate the destruction, and call for peace. „Remembering. The bombing of Giessen on December 6, 1944“ weiterlesen
Pastor Bernd Müller, who was responsible for the ecumenical direct partnership relations of the Evangelical Church of Kurhesse and Waldeck (EKKW) for many years, has now retired. Together with many colleagues, friends, and companions from the worldwide ecumenical community I could accompany him in his farewell service. „Giving Farewell to Bernd Müller“ weiterlesen
Back from this year’s pilgrimage with colleagues in Burgundy and the northern part of Beaujolais after a week. „Ultreia!“ weiterlesen
Fair trade and sustainable development are playing an increasingly important role in many regions and cities in Germany. Churches and the Ecumenical Center in Frankfurt are constantly campaigning for this. Fair trading conditions should be promoted at the local level. In Germany, this is recognized through certification and the awarding of the titles “Fair Trade Town” and “Fair Metropolitan Region.” „Award for Fair Metro Region Rhine-Main and Fair Trade City Frankfurt extended“ weiterlesen
Yesterday we bid farewell in Hannover to Petra Bosse-Huber, Bishop for International Affairs of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), as she retired, and welcomed Frank Kopania as her successor. „Closely linked to Ecumenism“ weiterlesen
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After five days in Switzerland, I am back in southern Germany. It was an impressive tour along the borders to Germany, Austria, Italy and France. „Enjoying the richness of Switzerland“ weiterlesen