Protestants Gather in Frankfurt (Oder)

Religious convention - Protestants Gather in Frankfurt (Oder)

Many Christians from different locations in Central and Eastern Europe are anticipated to go to an International Church Congress in Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice. With the motto "Nothing can separate us," the Evangelical Church in Berlin-Brandenburg-Upper Lusatia (EKBO) and the Evangelical-Augsburg Church in Poland (EAKiP) invite for the Christian Encounter Days from Friday (7th June) to Sunday (9th June) in the European twin city. Attendees are mainly anticipated from Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Austria, and Germany.

"We appreciate our robust, cross-border connection, especially in today's times. It's incredibly significant," mentioned the bishop of the EKBO, Christian Stäblein. "We communicate different languages - and yet we're one - in the language of faith and the heart." Stäblein is envisioned to inaugurate the event together with Bishop Jerzy Samiec from Warsaw at 6:00 pm on Friday in Frankfurt (Oder).

Participants can partake in panel discussions and round tables on themes like borders, sexual orientation, the Ukraine battle, and obstacles for the churches in both cities. For families, there's a proposal at the Kleist Forum in Frankfurt (Oder) to construct biblical narratives with Lego stones.

In addition, there's music - from Moldavian-Hungarian folk dances to a techno church service to the musical "Distelkinder" about the undertakings of Johann Hinrich Wichern and Amanda Böhme for socially disadvantaged kids. During the action "Feeding the 4000," a one-kilometer-long table will be set up from the marketplace to the Oder promenade, where people will eat collectively.

Christian Encounter Days 2024

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1. Many Christians from various locations in Eastern Europe, including Germany, Poland, and Ukraine, are expected to attend the Church congress on Sunday as part of the Christian Encounter Days in Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice.
2. Bishop Christian Stäblein from the Evangelical Church in Berlin-Brandenburg-Upper Lusatia (EKBO) will inaugurate the Church congress in Frankfurt (Oder) on Friday, inviting participants from different countries to celebrate their shared faith.
3. The Church congress will feature panel discussions and round tables on topics such as borders, sexual orientation, the Ukraine conflict, and challenges facing churches in both cities, attracting individuals from various backgrounds in Eastern Europe.
4. Participants can also engage in cultural activities, like a techno church service, Moldavian-Hungarian folk dances, and the Lego storytelling event at the Kleist Forum in Frankfurt (Oder) during the weekend.
5. The Christian Encounter Days 2024 will highlight the unity and shared experiences of Christians in Eastern Europe, creating an opportunity for celebration, learning, and connection across borders.
6. Attendees from countries like Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, and Austria are eagerly anticipating this religious convention in Frankfurt (Oder), reaffirming the importance of their collective faith and solidarity.
7. During the action "Feeding the 4000," a large communal table will be set up in Frankfurt (Oder), promoting unity and fellowship among the congregation, symbolizing the spirit of shared love and mutual respect during the Church congress weekend.

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