We are pleased to welcome three new colleagues to the Ecumenical Center. We introduced them to their ministry in a church service and asked God to bless them. „A warm welcome: Tzehaie Semere – Daniel Happel – Uli Baege“ weiterlesen
Golden Temple – a place of spirituality and meditation
When I’m in Amritsar I will always visit the Golden Temple. It is the center of Sikhism and one of their holiest sites. „Golden Temple – a place of spirituality and meditation“ weiterlesen
Celebrating 70 years of Amritsar Diocese
The past two days Provost Rev. Dr. Anke Spory (diocese of Oberhessen), Rev. Daniel Happel (secretary for development and partnership Asia, Ecumenical Center Frankfurt) and myself have been guests at the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the diocese of Amritsar and 25 years of bishopric of my friend Bunu – Rt. Rev. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Samantaroy. „Celebrating 70 years of Amritsar Diocese“ weiterlesen
Empowering Women
For many years the Amritsar Diocese is focusing on Human Rights issues and the social economical development in the rural areas. „Empowering Women“ weiterlesen
Enjoying …
… the city of Delhi … „Enjoying …“ weiterlesen
On our common way – Partnerships with Dioceses of CSI
Yesterday we completed a two days consultation on partnership between German Member Churches of Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) and the Church of South India (CSI) under the theme “Life affirming mission of God: Towards building living communities”. „On our common way – Partnerships with Dioceses of CSI“ weiterlesen
Enjoying India
On Wednesday I arrived safely in India and enjoy visiting our partners in several places in India. After Chennai I will proceed to Delhi, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Vijayawada for several occasions, consultations and meetings and will fly out in two weeks from Bangalore back to Frankfurt. „Enjoying India“ weiterlesen
Remembering Lutz Drescher
Lutz Drescher passed away this week at the age of 70 after a long and serious illness. I shared many experiences and encounters with him in our relationships with Korea and India. Last summer, I was able to visit him again in Freiburg and share many personal memories. Until the end of his life, he was closely conected with people who were passionate about democracy, peace and reunification on the Korean peninsula. „Remembering Lutz Drescher“ weiterlesen
Peaceful Christmas and a Blessed New Year 2024
“In so many ways we, and our whole world, are living through a time of darkness, when mounting challenges threaten to diminish our hope, to overwhelm our will to meet the evident needs and palpable pains of our day, and even to sap our dedication to truth and justice.
Yet, as disciples of Jesus and as Christian communities united in Christ’s love, we are called to stand up to fear, counter falsehood, challenge selfishness and greed, and offer hope to the whole world.
We cannot acquiesce in disappointment nor succumb to despair. The world needs more from us— more courage, more creativity, more inspiration, and dedication. More self-giving love.“ „Peaceful Christmas and a Blessed New Year 2024“ weiterlesen
Aus der Vergangenheit lernen – Der Zukunft eine Hoffnung geben
Der kurze Aufenthalt in Minsk gibt mir Gelegenheit zwei Projektpartner zu besuchen: die nicht-staatliche internationale Organisation „Verständigung“ und das Kinderzentrum Nadeshda. „Aus der Vergangenheit lernen – Der Zukunft eine Hoffnung geben“ weiterlesen