Midweek Meditation: Exploring Scripture Together

Ever feel a bit lost when diving into the Bible on your own or with others? Annabel, one of our young people, has stumbled across a brilliant seven-step method that’s helping her youth group get so much more out of Scripture – and she’s sharing it with you. It’s simple, it’s practical, and it’s surprisingly revealing. Why not give it a go?

Read the full meditation here.

An Update from Esther Norwood

Baptised, confirmed, and grown up in our ACF community, Esther works in Kyiv with Ukrainian children that are orphaned and/or had to flee their homes. Our church supports Esther in prayer and some ACF members also support her financially.
Messages to Esther can be passed on via the ACF contact form. You can donate to Esther’s work either directly, or as dedicated giving via the ACF bank account (reference ‘Esther Norwood’ on your bank transfer).

Dear ACF family,

The winter months were very challenging, but by God’s grace we made it through, and now my Key of Hope team and I are looking forward to all that this summer will bring as we prepare for the camps beginning in July.
One thing that has brought me a lot of joy over the past months is my dog, Pepper. She has been a great companion during difficult times, and I am exploring the possibility of having her trained as a service dog in the future. More information about that can be found on the flyer.
This summer, we are planning to run at least three camps for children. In between the camps, YWAM Kyiv will host another Waves outreach, helping rebuild homes for families affected by the war, visiting nursing homes, and encouraging people in villages east of Kyiv. It will be my first time participating in Waves, and I am excited to be part of it. Please pray for wisdom as we plan the camps and coordinate with orphanages, that God would lead us to the right partnerships and open the right doors.
I would also appreciate prayer for my finances, as travel and housing costs increase during this busy season. My biggest prayer request is for safety and wisdom, as attacks on Kyiv continue and the war has intensified again. If you would like to join my WhatsApp channel for updates or sign up for my newsletter, please let me know.
And if you would like to support me financially, you can find the donation information below. Thank you for your prayers and support. I look forward to seeing many of you this winter and sharing what God has done throughout the summer.

Blessings,
Esther

Click here for more photos and information about donating to Esther’s service dog fundraiser.

From the wider Anglican family: One man’s passion, a whole village’s blessing

When Gerry decided to take up baking after the death of his wife, he simply wanted to keep busy. Six years later, his famous sausage rolls and cakes have raised over £46,000 for his church. At 90 years old, he’s now baking more than 70 hours a week—and bringing his whole village together in the process. It’s a beautiful reminder of how something as simple as bread can nourish both body and community.
Read Gerry’s full story on the Church of England website or watch this fantastic video.

Mark Your Diary: Special Events

Worship Night – Fri, 10th July, 6:30 pm

In a world marked by uncertainty, we come together to be reminded of a hope that remains steadfast.
We invite you to join us for an evening of worship, prayer, reflection, and praise as we focus our hearts and minds on the God of hope.

Women’s Breakfast – 18th July, 9 am

Join us for a morning of conversation and connection with speaker Mona Lenzen Abouleish, who brings a unique perspective as a bridge between cultures of the Orient and Occident.

Over breakfast, we’ll explore how genuine interest and respect for one another opens new horizons—and share our own experiences along the way. Whether you’ve lived across cultures or simply want to listen and learn, this is an invitation to be part of something meaningful.

Please get in touch to register in advance.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Quick Reminders: Safeguarding & Generosity

Safeguarding Training — If you’re in a leadership role at ACF, our diocese has online training coming up this July (dates: 2nd, 4th, 8th, 16th, 18th, 22nd). Two sessions each, with prep work included. Certificates last two years, so whether you’re renewing or new to the role, now’s the time. Check this table to see if it applies to you, or get in touch with Ceri & Judith.

Envelope Giving — Our fundraiser is still underway! Pick an envelope at church (€1–€100) and donate that amount. Pay by cash, card, or bank transfer — details on the display. Questions? Contact our treasurers.

This Week & Regular Rhythms

This week at the ACF

• Compline
  Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:00 pm
  on zoom
• Young Adult Bible Study
  Friday, June 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  At the vicarage (Ludwigstr. 6, Freiburg)
• Communion Service
  Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:30 am
  Led by Rev’d Vinod Victor
• Singing Group Practice
  Sunday, June 28, 2026 after the service
  New singers are always welcome!

Click here for the ACF zoom link and here for the ACF calendar for the coming months.

Regular ACF Groups

• Singing Group – practice usually on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month after the service. New singers of all levels are always welcome!
• Wise Ones – gathering of the older ACF members, aged 55+ 
  Coffee Afternoon at Café Schwarzes Kloster, Rathausgasse 48 at 3 pm on 29th May, 31st July & 30th Oct 2026
  Wine & Cheese Evening at church at 6 pm on 19th June, 25th Sept & 27th Nov 2026
• Young Adult Group – for young people 18 years+
  every last Saturday of the month at 6 pm at the vicarage (Ludwigstr. 6)
• Men’s Breakfast
  every first Saturday of the month at 8 am at church
• Freiburg North Homegroup
  Fortnightly on Thursdays at 8 pm – at a private home in Gundelfingen or Sexau. Check the church calendar here for our upcoming meeting dates.
• Freiburg Central Homegroup
  every second Saturday of the month at 6 pm at a private home in Freiburg Herdern / near Habsburgerstraße
• Women’s Prayer Group
  monthly on Thursdays, either on zoom or in person at church. Check the church calendar here for our upcoming meeting dates.
• Men’s Prayer Group
  every first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the vicarage (Ludwigsstr. 6, Freiburg)
• ‘Unboxed’ – fun community events
  once or twice a months at different times & locations. Check the church calendar here for our upcoming meeting dates.
   

To learn more about our regular groups and gatherings click here, and to view & subscribe to the ACF calendar click here.

The pastor is just a call away!

Call, text or WhatsApp Rev’d Vinod Victor on +49-176-46614418 or +91 9447 151017, 
or email him at chaplainfreiburg@gmail.com.

Service & Events Calendar

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News Archive

Find past news items on the following pages:

• The Anglican Church Freiburg – Our News Archive!
• The Church of England
• The Diocese in Europe and
• Our ecumenical friends in Germany

Supporting the ACF financially

We’re so grateful for your support and prayers for our church. We are independent from any external funding sources, such as German taxes (Kirchesteuer), the Church of England, or other institutions. We depend on the generous donations of our members and friends to cover all our expenses (the minister’s salary, rent, insurances, diocese contributions, …). Unfortunately, our reserves are running low and we need your help to keep going.

We want to continue to serve God and our community with love and faithfulness. That’s why we’re asking you to consider donating to the ACF on a regular basis. By setting up a standing bank order, you can help us plan our budget and resources more effectively. It’s easy and secure, and you can cancel or change it anytime. Thank you for your generosity and God bless you!

Would you like to help fund the work of the ACF?
The best way to help is setting up a monthly direct debit to
Anglican Church in Freiburg e.V.
Sparkasse Freiburg
IBAN: DE29 6805 0101 0002 5119 20
SWIFT / BIC: FRSPDE66
Other giving options, such as online donations, are laid out here on our website.

If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact our treasurers at treasurer@anglican-church-freiburg.de or pick up a Donate Flyer from church.

Praying for each other

If you have personal matters that you would like to be included in the public intercessions during our Sunday morning church services, we encourage you to reach out to our chaplain Vinod Victor (see contact details below). Your concerns, joys, and requests can be shared with the congregation, allowing us to support and uplift one another in prayer. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the chaplain and let your voice be heard during our Sunday services.