After 120 km we have reached our goal this year on the Way of St. James to Le Puy. „Authoison – our pilgrimage goal reached this year“ weiterlesen
Authoison – our pilgrimage goal reached this year
From Alsace to Franche-Comté
In the last few days, the Way of St. James has led us over about 100 km from Thann via Bellemagny, Belfort, Couthernans and Villersexel to Vallerois-le-Bois. „From Alsace to Franche-Comté“ weiterlesen
Back on the Way of St. James after two years
Today we arrived in Belfort after 22 km of trail through beautiful forests but also with sections along the roads and in oppressive temperatures. „Back on the Way of St. James after two years“ weiterlesen
Goodbye to the Minahasa
In our last two days in the Minahasa we had some experiences in local congregations. „Goodbye to the Minahasa“ 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
Church Life in the Minahasa
During my times as Asian Secretary of the Ecumenical Center I visited our partners in the Christian Evangelical Church in the Minahasa (Gereja Masehi Injili de Minahasa) several times. Now after some years I‘m back for the first time. Again deeply touched by the great hospitality of the Minahasan people especially of our Christian brothers and sisters and enjoying the smell of Kretek in the air. „Church Life in the Minahasa“ weiterlesen
Arrived in Minahasa on the island of North Sulawesi – Indonesia
Today we arrived with a delegation of EKHN under the leadership of Church President Volker Jung in our Indonesian Partner Church GMIM on the island of North Sulawesi. „Arrived in Minahasa on the island of North Sulawesi – Indonesia“ weiterlesen
Nach Wahrheit, Gerechtigkeit und Frieden streben | striving for truth, justice, and peace
Die Kirchensynode der Evangelischen Kirche in Hessen und Nassau hat sich am 20. Mai in einer Resolution mit den Menschen in der Ukraine solidarisch erklärt und dazu aufgerufen, die weltweiten Folgen des Krieges mehr in den Blick zu nehmen und die Diskussion über friedensethische Themen zu verstärken.
The church synod of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau has declared on 20th of May its solidarity with the people in Ukraine in a resolution and called for more attention to be paid to the worldwide consequences of the war and for more discussion on peace ethics issues.
Video Greetings for Good Friday and Eastern
Wir feiern Ostern im Jahr 3 der Pandemie.
We celebrate Easter in year 3 of the pandemic.
Mitten im völkerrechtswidrigen Krieg Russlands gegen die Ukraine.
In the midst of Russia’s war against Ukraine, which violates international law. „Video Greetings for Good Friday and Eastern“ weiterlesen
Mourning for Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away on 26th of December in the age of 90. He was a key leader in the struggle against the apartheid system in South Africa and a role model for my generation in his struggles in the post-apartheid era for justice and human rights.
World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca said “we thank God for giving us Archbishop Tutu for 90 years. Through his life and works he has become an image of dignity and freedom for all human beings and inspired many to use their gifts and talents in the service of others and the mission and prophetic task of the church.”
Olav Fykse Tveit, former General Secretary of the World Council of Churches honored Desmond Tutu by writing on Facebook: „We thank God for Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led his people in their struggle for freedom, justice and reconciliation. He gave the Church and the world at large the best possible challenge and inspiration to work together for God’s plan for unity, justice and peace. He was a great leader of the One ecumenical movement, serving the One Church, the One Humanity, and the One Creation of God.“
May he Rest In Peace!