African service in Kaiserslautern: a feast of the community!

African service in Kaiserslautern: a feast of the community!

On March 23, 2025, an African-international service will take place in the pilgrimage church of Maria Schutz in Kaiserslautern. This special event will start at 3 p.m. and is designed for all age groups, especially for people with African roots. The service is held in three languages: French, English and German. Get -together is planned in the rectory.

Visitors are invited to bring something to eat or drink to promote the community. Previous registration is not required, but Pastor Dr. Patrick Asomugha for specifying some personal data such as name, first name, street/house number, location, telephone number and email address. This data is used to inform about future events, whereby permission can be revoked at any time. Pastor Asomugha is available for questions on 01511 4879551 or by email at Patrick.asomugha@bistum-speyer.de

pastoral care of African believers

This service is part of the pastoral task "pastoral care of African believers" in the diocese of Speyer. The initiative aims to meet the spiritual needs of African communities. How ​​Pilgrim Speyer adds , Pastor Asomugha is involved in this role to take care of the numerous believers of African origin.

In terms of pastoral care, also in people without Christian faith, the work of the African center in Hamburg emphasizes that migrants often face numerous challenges. The topics range from job search to social integration. Intercultural pastoral care aims to strengthen these people and support them in their identity. According to the information of the African Center it is crucial to understand and promote the clients in their specific context.

For many people with African roots in Germany, the connection to their faith community is of great importance. They have organized themselves in national associations and church communities to promote their integration and support each other. Intercultural pastoral care also deals with social worries, the social dimension of community and solidarity as well as the often difficult question of homelessness.

The event in Kaiserslautern promises to be a place of exchange and community, and represents an important step in the networking and support of African communities. Participation is open to everyone, and the service symbolizes the cultural diversity and cooperation in society.