Midweek Meditation: Guarded by Peace, Sealed by the Cross
When anxiety weighs heavy midweek, Amira offers a gentle reminder: peace isn’t something we achieve—it’s something we receive. In this meditation, discover why rest isn’t irresponsible—it’s gospel. You are guarded. You are held. Your future is secure.
Support ACF Alpha
Our Alpha course began on 19th Jan, where faith and life’s big questions are explored in an open and friendly atmosphere. We meet every Monday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Petrus-Paulus-Kirche (Lorettostr. 61) for 10 weeks. To guarantee continuity and trust, the group is open by registration only. You can get in touch via our contact form.
We do still need support for the running of Alpha! If you’re interested in providing prayer support, or contributing a meal for one of the evenings, please let us know. Every contribution helps create a warm and welcoming experience for participants.
Mark Your Diary: Special Events
CANCELLED: Young Adult Group – Fri, Sat, 31st Jan
Due to Vinod & Molly travelling, the January Young Adult Group is being cancelled. The next meeting will take place on 28th Feb.
Choral Evensong – Sat, 31st Jan, 6 pm
The Evangelische Stadtkantorei invites us to a service of Choral Evensong on Saturday, 31st Jan at 6 pm at the Christuskirche.
Evensong is especially close to us Anglicans as one of the most beautiful treasures of Anglican worship, dating back to the English Reformation. This sung evening prayer service combines magnificent choral music with ancient prayers and Scripture readings, creating a contemplative space for reflection and spiritual refreshment at day’s end. Whether you’re curious about Anglican traditions or simply seeking a moment of peace through music and prayer, this service offers a perfect introduction to our liturgical heritage.
Shared Lunch – Sun, 8th Feb
As every second Sunday of the month we’re looking forward to a Shared Lunch on 8th Feb after the service. Please bring a dish for the buffet and enjoy the time after the service with good food and nice conversations.
We’re looking forward to have you!
Ash Wednesday Communion Service – 18th Feb, 7 pm
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. We invite you to join us for a communion service on 18th Feb at 7 pm as we enter this sacred time together. The service will include the imposition of ashes, a reminder of our mortality and our need for God’s grace. Whether you’re familiar with this tradition or experiencing it for the first time, you’re warmly welcome.
If you’d like to learn more about the significance of Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season, watch this short video here.
We look forward to beginning this journey through lent with you.
Click here for all Lent & Easter information here at the ACF.
ACF Lent Group – Thursdays, 26th Feb until 26th March, 7 pm
Voices from the Margins – Encountering the Cross in Different Contexts
Have you ever wondered how Christians in other parts of the world, or in different circumstances from our own, understand the cross? This Lent, we’re inviting you on a journey to see the Passion of Christ through fresh perspectives.
Over five Thursday evenings starting 26th February, we’ll explore how different communities have encountered Jesus’ death and resurrection in ways that speak powerfully to their own struggles and hopes. We’ll look at liberation theology, black theology, feminist theology, and queer theology as examples of how the gospel is lived and understood from the margins. Each week will open up new ways of seeing familiar stories – perspectives born from real experiences of suffering, exclusion, and redemption.
Whether you’re theologically curious or simply want to broaden your horizons, you’re welcome. No prior knowledge needed – just bring your questions and openness to learn from voices we don’t always hear.
This Lent group is being prepared and led by Christine Ghinn, and will take place on Thursdays at 7 pm at church. If you’d like to come, please let Christine know or contact us via the church website – though spontaneous attendees are warmly welcome too.
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.
This Week & Regular Rhythms
This week at the ACF
- Compline
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00 pm
on zoom - Freiburg North Homegroup
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Hosted at a private home in Gundelfingen. Get in touch for further details. - Wise One’s Afternoon Coffee
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm
All older ACF members & friends (55ish years plus) are welcome.
Location: Café Schwarzes Kloster, Rathausgasse 48 - CANCELLED: Young Adult Bible Study
Friday, January 31, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The next meeting will take place on 28th Feb. - Choral Evensong (by the Ev. Stadtkantorei)
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 6:00 pm
at Christuskirche - Morning Worship
Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 11:30 am
Led by Christine Ghinn - Singing Group Practice
Sunday, February 1, 2026 after the service
New singers are always welcome! - Alpha Course
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Exploring the basics of Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere.
Please get in touch if you’d like to join.
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 30th Jan, 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. - 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
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.
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.
Craft Materials for Refugee Children Wanted!
For our regular ‘Fragrance in Freiburg’ work at the refugee center various craft materials are needed to be able to offer the kids during our visits something fun and creative to do. Find below a list of items that would come in handy and send a message or contact Roberto if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
- Luftballons (balloons)
Example: different colours and sizes. - Moosgummi (EVA foam)
Example: colourful sheets for craft projects. - Aufkleber (Stickers)
Example: children’s stickers with shapes, animals or symbols. - Schleifenband / Band (Ribbon)
Example: decorative ribbon for crafts or packaging. - Kartonschachteln (cardboard boxes)
Example: empty small cardboard boxes (e.g., from pasta, cosmetics or cookies), clean and in good
condition. - Knete (Modelling clay)
Example: colourful clay for children. - Raffiaband (Raffia ribbon)
Example: natural raffia craft ribbon for decoration. - Filz / Filzstoff (Felt fabric)
Example: felt pieces in various colours. - Perlen von 4–5 mm (Beads)
Example: plastic or wooden beads for threading. - Flüssigkleber (Liquid glue)
- Farb-Filzstifte (markers)
Example: craft glue for paper, cardboard or light materials,
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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