building a community of grace
Welcome to the Anglican Church Freiburg! We’re thrilled to have you.We are a Church of England congregation in the Diocese in Europe, made up of people from 25 different nations from all over the world. Join us for worship on Sunday 11:30 am at the Petrus-Paulus Church (corner Merzhauser Str. / Lorettostr.).More information here. Find... Continue Reading →
Midweek Meditation: Solitude, I’ll walk with thee… This week Malcolm shares insights from his yearly solo hiking expedition in the Scottish Highlands, a cherished tradition that comes alive amidst the whirlwind of academic life. He talks about the transformative power of embarking on solitary journeys and its ability to reconnect us with our innermost selves and... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- “Solitude, I’ll walk with thee […] And follow in thy steps to heaven.”[1]John Clare I’m planning my annual hike in the Scottish Highlands for mid-June. I hope to do a week’s hike alone, at the end of another full and frenetic academic year. When I... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Caution: this meditation may cause dissent…. I am in the US. Pondering topics for my meditation, I considered the rebirth of spring and the beauty of God’s creation. The promise that comes every year and replenishes our souls with reassurance of God’s goodness. I considered... Continue Reading →
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. Psalms 143:5 As the Psalmist traverses a difficult phase in life one of the various ways solace is found is to look back and realise how wonderful the Lord has been in life through... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- In the past weeks I was part of the Alpha Course at the ACF. We were talking about God, Jesus and the Bible and were listening to a lot of interesting stories. One of the questions that came from an answer was: Is it a... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Since we have moved, it has been very difficult to come and visit and be in fellowship with you all. It has been a bit of a whirlwind, with Jasmine starting kita and running the place as if she owns it, and Tatjana and I... Continue Reading →
Homily - Sunday the 14th April 2024 Reading: Psalm 4 One of the animals I have enjoyed watching the most was the Kwala- It sleeps 18-20 hours a day. The word means- no drink and they feed on eucalyptus leaves. Given an option would we prefer such a life? Have you heard this question in... Continue Reading →
Homily - Sunday, the 31st March 2024 - Easter Day Reading: Matthew 28: 1-10 When I opened my door this morning, this is what I saw- a beautiful Easter gift from my neighbour- Markus and family. It had among others the Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny. I was reminded of one of my most... Continue Reading →
Homily - Sunday the 7th of April 2024 Reading: John 20:19-31 Have we spent time thinking about dealing With Our Doubts? Is doubting a part of our character? Is it wrong to have doubts? Albert Einstein once said- the greater the doubt, the greater the awakening. Paul Tillich once said- Doubt is not the opposite... Continue Reading →
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Our life is full of rituals reflecting believes or traditions (not to get up with the left foot, how we greet one another, be careful on certain days like Friday 13 in Germany). Rituals of dressing, greeting, behaving shape our daily routine and give us... Continue Reading →
After the exciting period of Lent and Easter we are now preparing for the Ascension and Pentecost celebrations. The reflections on the passion of Christ were ever more pertinent this time too because several people across the world could identify themselves with the passion narrative. People who are victims of authoritarian regimes, of religious fundamentalism,... Continue Reading →
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