Gedanken – Thoughts | Berichte – Reports | Erfahrungen – Experiences
Today on 17th of December the former Bishop of the Diocese of Amritsar Most Revd. Dr. Anand Chandu Lal passed away in the age of 88 years. „Mourning the loss of a long-time companion – The Most Revd. Dr. Anand Chandu Lal“ weiterlesen
Vertreterinnen und Vertreter Internationaler Gemeinden haben die Herbstsynode der Evangelischen Kirche in Hessen und Nassau (EKHN) mit einem ökumenischen Gottesdienst eröffnet.
Representatives of international congregations opened the fall synod of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN) with an ecumenical service.
„EKHN – Verbunden mit der Welt | connected to the world“ weiterlesen
In einem gerade veröffentlichten unterhaltsamen Kurzfilm stellt sich das Zentrum Oekumene der Evangelischen Kirchen in Hessen und Nassau und von Kurhessen-Waldeck vor. Viele Spaß beim reinschauen! Eine englische Fassung ist in Vorbereitung.
The Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN) was founded in Friedberg on 1 October 1947. Three Regional Churches – the Churches of Hesse, of Nassau und of Frankfurt decided to stay together as on Church and brought together lutheran, reformed and united confessional tradions. „Celebrating 75 Years of EKHN“ weiterlesen
On 16th September 1973, the „Evangelical Mission Society in South-West Germany“ (EMS – Evangelisches Missionswerk in Südwestdeutschland) was founded in Stuttgart. Last Friday we celebrated the 50th anniversary with a worship service followed by a reception in the place where it was founded. „„Together we are free“ – 50 years of EMS“ weiterlesen
Wir haben zusammen gesungen, gebetet, in verschiedenen liturgischen und spirituellen Traditionen gefeiert. Wir haben Freunde getroffen und neue Kontakte geknüpft. Wir haben diskutiert und auch gestritten. Bereichert und angeregt von der bunten Vielfalt unseres christlichen Glaubens und den herausfordernden Worten der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen sind die Delegierten, Berater und Gäste nun wieder auf den Weg nach Hause. „Ein Aufruf zu gemeinsamen Handeln – A Call to Act Together“ weiterlesen
We sang together, prayed, celebrated in different liturgical and spiritual traditions. We have met friends and made new contacts. We have discussed and argued. Enriched and stimulated by the colorful diversity of our Christian faith and the challenging words of the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches, the delegates, advisors, and guests are now on their way home again. „A Call to Act Together“ weiterlesen
Yesterday, on the 3rd day of the Assembly, Europe was the focus of the thematic plenary. In our morning devotion we started the day with the prayer „All means all“. „All means all“ weiterlesen
The first plenary session of the General Assembly celebrated today the purpose of God’s love in Christ for the whole creation, reconciling all things on earth and in heaven through the blood of the cross (Col. 1:19f. Eph. 1:10). „God’s Love in Christ for the Whole Creation – Reconciliation and Unity“ weiterlesen
In the todays opening of the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe Dr. Agnes Abuom and Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca set in their reports the agenda of the following days. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal President of Germany, found clear words regarding the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the war of Russia against the Ukraine.
„World Council of Churches 11th Assembly opened today in Karlsruhe“ weiterlesen