Farewell to Rasdorf: Pastor Piesche looks back on unforgettable years

Pfarrer Ulrich Piesche verabschiedete sich am 5. Januar 2025 in der Stiftskirche Rasdorf von seiner Gemeinde, um in Borsch zu arbeiten.
Pastor Ulrich Piesche said goodbye to his community on January 5, 2025 in the Rasdorf collegiate church to work in Borsch. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Farewell to Rasdorf: Pastor Piesche looks back on unforgettable years

Pastor Ulrich Piesche said goodbye to the Rasdorf parish in the collegiate church on family Sunday. At his own request, he leaves the pastoral network of Hessian bowling game to the saints 14 and takes a new job in Borsch, in the Thuringian part of the diocese of Fulda.

Ursula Veltum, who is committed to the community, emphasized that the faithful from Piesche's services and sermons were able to take valuable impulses with them. Pastor Piesche was open in all situations and acted both as a pastor and as a manager. Special memories remain of common festivals such as the senior citizens' fastnache and its humorous charisma.

solemn farewell and musical accents

A highlight of the farewell service was the large number of valets that had appeared in their robes in order to honor him. As a farewell gift, Piesche received a Bluetooth facility for church music missions. Vanessa Fladung from the family service team (Famgo) praised his open ear and his creative ideas for common services.

Many parishioners expressed their regret about his departure. However, Piesche remains connected to the community via WhatsApp or the newsletter. In his sermon he underlined the importance of common faith and family relationship.

The musical framework of the service was designed by the valet and the Famgo team, which presented a specially poisoned song. Georg Hahner from Leimbach accompanied the service on the organ and with two trumpet pieces. After the service, the parishioners were able to personally say goodbye to Pastor Piesche in goulash soup and drinks.

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