Midweek Meditation: When the Road Fades into Fog
Plans shift. Answers delay. The road ahead fades into fog. In this honest reflection on uncertainty, Dorothy reminds us that faith isn’t about seeing the entire path—it’s about taking the next faithful step. This is a gentle encouragement for anyone standing at the edge of the unknown.
European Anglicans Magazine – New Edition
The latest edition of the Diocese in Europe’s magazine is now available to read online. This issue is packed with stories and reflections from across our diverse diocese, including a moving account of the St George’s Madrid centenary pilgrimage along the Camino Inglés, reflections from Bishop Andrew on his first year as Suffragan Bishop, an inspiring report on the Community Kitchen in Brussels, highlights from last year’s Nicene Creed celebrations, and updates on the diocese’s ongoing racial justice work.
There is much here to encourage, challenge, and inspire. We warmly invite you to browse the magazine at your own pace – and do keep those mentioned in its pages in your prayers.
Read the Winter 2026 edition here
Mark Your Diary: Special Events
Compline during Lent – changed starting time 9:15 pm
Please note that during Lent (25th February – 1st April) the Wednesday Compline ( Night Prayer) on zoom will stat at 9:15 pm, instead of 9 pm.
ACF Lent Group: CANCELLED this week
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re having to cancel the lent group session this week (Thursday, 12th March).
We are very sorry about that and are looking forward to seeing you at our next session on Thursday, 19th March at 7 pm at church.
Lecture: ‘The Bible as a Book of Liberation – Ernesto Cardenal’, Fri, 13th March, 7:30 pm
In our first Lent Course session we discussed Latin American Liberation Theology. If this sparked your interest, don’t miss this evening celebrating Ernesto Cardenal’s centenary!
Cardenal was one of the most influential figures in liberation theology – priest and socialist, Sandinista and poet. His book The Gospel in Solentiname showed an inspiring way of reading the Bible alongside poor campesinos in Nicaragua. In Solentiname, Cardenal founded a commune modeled on early Christianity. Their conversations about biblical texts combined simplicity and profound depth. How did this poet and later Nicaragua’s Minister of Culture approach scripture with ordinary people? How did their readings inspire people thousands of kilometers away living in completely different circumstances?
- Speaker: Dr. Karl Friedrich Ulrichs
(Senior Church Councillor for Worship and Church Music, UEK/EKD, Hannover) - Location: Haus der Evangelischen Kirche, Schnewlinstr. 2, 79098 Freiburg (next to the main train station)
- Please note: This event will be held in German.
Free entry – pay what you can afterward. Registration not required but helpful. All information here.
Women’s Breakfast – Sat, 14th March, 9 am
Theme: The scourge of modern slavery
Speaker: Lauren Warnatz
Today there are almost 50 million people trapped in slavery worldwide, including slave labour, sexual exploitation and other forms of violence against vulnerable people.
What can we do about it?
Come and learn more about it as Lauren presents the global situation and the work of IJM.
Please note that due to the sensitive content, this gathering is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16!
To register, please send a message here or speak to the Women’s Breakfast organising team.
International Weeks Against Racism – 13th March to 1st April
From 13th Mar to 1st Apr, Freiburg will host the International Weeks Against Racism. As a church committed to racial justice, we warmly encourage you to participate in these important conversations and activities taking place across our city.
The programme includes a diverse range of events in German, such as workshops on empowerment for women of colour, forum theatre addressing discrimination, discussions on antigypsyism and racism in schools, film screenings, lectures on the far-right scene in Freiburg, and much more. Whether you’re interested in learning, engaging in dialogue, or taking practical action, there’s something for everyone. We encourage you to explore the full programme here and consider attending one or more events.
Save the date: Weekend Away – 14th-17th May 2026
Friends, it’s time for you to mark your diaries for one of the absolute ACF highlights each year: During the Ascension Day Weekend (Himmelfahrt) we will spend some lovely days in the Alsace mountains as a church family. You can come for 1, 2 or 3 nights – whatever your schedule allows. All necessary information will follow later.
This Week & Regular Rhythms
This week at the ACF
- Compline
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 9:15 pm
on zoom - Lent Group: CANCELLED this week.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
We are sorry for the inconvenience and will resume with the next session on 19th March. - Women’s Breakfast
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Theme: The Scourge of Modern Slavery
Speaker: Lauren Warnatz - Choral Evensong (by the Ev. Stadtkantorei)
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm
at Christuskirche - Morning Worship
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
Led by Rev’d Vinod Victor - Singing Group Practice
Sunday, March 15, 2026 after the service
New singers are always welcome! - Alpha Course
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Exploring the basics of Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere. For registered participants only.
Click here for the ACF zoom link and here for the ACF calendar for the coming months.
Regular ACF Groups
- Singing Group – new (novice or experienced) singers always welcome
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 27th March, 29th May, 31st July & 30th Oct 2026
Wine & Cheese Evening at church at 6 pm on 20th Feb, 24th April, 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. - 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) - Women’s Breakfast – delicious breakfast, good conversations & inspiring speakers
5 times a year on Saturdays at 9 am at church. Upcoming dates: 14th March, 9th May, 18th July, 26th September, 21st November - ‘Unboxed’ – fun community events
irregularly 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
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 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.
Open Kitchen
As announced previously, we’re excited to launch Open Kitchen, a new monthly initiative as part of our refugee project. After some initial coordination challenges, we’re now ready to welcome volunteers for our first events starting in March.
For residents at the refugee camp, the inability to prepare their own food has been a significant challenge. They miss the comfort of cooking dishes from their home countries and the simple joy of being in a kitchen. Open Kitchen will welcome a small group of refugees to our church kitchen each month, where they can cook, share a meal, and enjoy an evening of warmth and fellowship.
We Need Your Help
We’re looking for 2-3 volunteers for each event. No special skills needed—just a friendly presence and a willingness to spend a few hours building connections over food. Here’s what’s involved:
- Pick-up: Collect our guests from the refugee camp around 4:00-4:30 PM (it’s a 20-minute walk to church)
- Welcome them: Open up the church and help them feel at home in our kitchen
- Cook and share: Chat, cook together, and enjoy the meal they prepare (they’ll bring their own ingredients)
- Clean up: Help tidy the kitchen and lock up at the end of the evening
Please note: This is not a drop-in event for church members, but a gathering where a few registered volunteers will support our guests for the evening.
Upcoming dates: 12th March, 16th April, 30th April, 21st May
To volunteer, please send us a message or speak to Christine or Roberto.
PS.: Thank you for all your generous donations for the refugee center (craft material and otherwise). Right now, we cannot accept any more donations, due to a shortage of storage at the centre.
Want to host a Homegroup?
Due to the Gentry family’s recent move away from Freiburg, we currently have one fewer home group than before,. We’d love to establish a new one to keep building community and connection among us: a place where we can grow in faith, support one another, and share life together in a more intimate setting.
We’re particularly hoping to find someone who would like to host such a group in their home, ideally near the city centre. The We’re flexible about the rhythm – whether weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or whatever works best for the group. And don’t worry if you’ve never hosted or led a home group before! Excellent courses and materials are available to help guide discussions, and we’ll provide full support in setting up and leading the group.
If you’d be willing to host, co-lead, or simply join a new home group, please speak with Vinod or send a message via the website contact form.
ACF Safeguarding Policy
As a church community, we are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone, especially children and vulnerable adults. Please find here our safeguarding policy, which outlines our procedures and responsibilities. We ask all members to familiarise themselves with this important document as we work together to promote a safer church.
Most of our volunteers are currently undertaking safeguarding training to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care and protection. A big thank you to everyone who has already done so! If you’d like to learn more about safeguarding training, emergeny contact people, helplines and more, please visit our website here.
If you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding, please don’t hesitate to speak with our safeguarding officers Judith & Ceri, who are here to help and support you.
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.
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