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
Golden Temple – a place of spirituality and meditation
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
Mourning the loss of a long-time companion – The Most Revd. Dr. Anand Chandu Lal
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
Consultation on Church – State – Economy
We concluded our two days international seminar Church – State – Economy held in Manado with our Asian Partners of EKHN from India, Korea and Indonesia. „Consultation on Church – State – Economy“ weiterlesen
Better Learning Conditions for Women
This week I virtually travelled for some hours to Bangalore in India to participate in the inaugurating of the Centenary Women’s Research Center of the United Theological College (UTC) and to dedicate the Trinity Block of the Center. „Better Learning Conditions for Women“ weiterlesen