Fathers' meeting in Cologne: Exchange about family and father role starts!

Fathers' meeting in Cologne: Exchange about family and father role starts!

On March 5, 2025, numerous events are on the program for the Protestant communities in Cologne and the surrounding area, which both support the community and take up current social issues.

The Evangelical Family Education Center Cologne starts on Friday, March 7th, a new fathers' meeting with children from 0 to 2 years. The meetings take place on six Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the premises at Sachsenring 2-4, Cologne. Fathers have the opportunity to exchange ideas about their role and everyday family life over coffee and tea while their children can play on a playing area. A course instructor will offer age -appropriate suggestions. The participation fee is 39 euros, and registration is required at www.fbskoeln.org.

On the same day, the Melanchthon-Akademie in a lecture on "Anti-Semitism in 2025". Stefan Hößl, the study leader of the academy, will talk about the development of anti -Semitism since 1945 and its current manifestations at 7:30 p.m. in the Friedenskirche in Pulheim. Admission is free and there will be a discussion after the event. Registration is also required here, by phone or by email.

premieres and special occasions

Another highlight of the weekend is the premiere of "Domus dei de Monte" by the Evangelical parish of Altenberg/Schildgen on Saturday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. in the Altenberg Cathedral. In addition to this work, the choir "Confido Vocale & Camerata" under the direction of Wolfgang Endrös will also perform other compositions by Mendelssohn and Bruckner. Advance tickets are pre -sale by phone.

On the same day, the Evangelical parish of Cologne celebrates a women's day for World Women's Day from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Under the motto "Spring cleaning for the soul, what can go away and what can stay?" the community expects a meal together to end the event. Registration by March 1st is required on the municipality's website.

Introductory service and church preparations

The Sunday, March 9, is devoted to the introductory service of the presbytery in the Antoniterkirche, which begins with a Bach cantata at 6:00 p.m. The cantata "Jesus took the twelve" (BWV 22) is performed by Silja Bothe (Alt), Johannes Klüser (tenor), David Jerusalem (bass) and an instrumental ensemble. Samuel Dobernecker leads the performance.

On Wednesday, March 12, an information evening for the Kirchentag 2025 in Hanover will take place in the Kreuzkirche Stommeln. The start is at 7:00 p.m. with the motto "brave - strong - brave". Pastor Volker Meiling will report on the planned program and the venues, accompanied by piano music with church day songs by Wolfgang Schulz-Pagel.

In addition, the international day of commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust on January 27, 2025 by the Evangelical Lutheran State Church Hanover supported. Continuities of anti -Semitism are discussed and opportunities for combating are discussed. Journalist Philipp Peyman Engel will present his book "German Lies of Life. Anti -Semitism, again and still" and confront those present with current manifestations of anti -Semitism.

In a broader context, the UNESCO introduces a hiking exhibition on the legal review of the Nazi past in Germany and is opened with the schools Reference processes in the Federal Ministry of Justice employs. This initiative was designed on the occasion of the Holocaust Memorial Day and is accompanied by various activities.

These events present a multifaceted picture of the current commitment of the Protestant communities, which combines social, cultural and historical topics and underlines the importance of education and exchange in today's society.