Midweek Meditation: Ascension Day and Me
Ascension Day isn’t about Jesus disappearing—it’s about hope. In this week’s Midweek Meditation, Molly reflects on what the ascension really means: that Christ carries our human life with him, that we have dignity and purpose, and that God’s presence is woven through our everyday moments.
Light up the World in Prayer: Join Thy Kingdom Come 2026!
From 14th May to 24th May 2026, Christians around the world will be joining together in prayer during Thy Kingdom Come. It’s a chance to be part of something really big – a movement that unites more than a million Christians in prayer across nearly 90% of countries worldwide and 85 different denominations and traditions.
This year’s focus is “God with Us” – the God who is present in the everyday, in the joys and sorrows of life, and through His Spirit, longs to reveal Himself to those who do not yet know Him. Over the 11 days, different Bible stories will be explored, from the story of Ruth and Gideon to the early church waiting for the Holy Spirit.
What does it look like?
The beauty of Thy Kingdom Come is that it’s flexible. You can join in however works for you – whether that’s using one of the new prayer journals and novena resources, watching daily videos, or simply praying on your own. Many people find it helpful to pick five people they care about and spend the 11 days praying for them.
Important note for our Weekend Away folks
Some of the Thy Kingdom Come dates overlap with our church Weekend Away – but that’s absolutely fine! Whether you’re heading away with us or staying in Freiburg, everyone is invited to take part. Even a few minutes of quiet prayer counts.
Mark Your Diary: Special Events
No ACF Sunday Service in Freiburg on 17th May
Please note that there will be no Sunday service at our regular church venue on 17th May, as many church members and the chaplain will be attending the Weekend Away in Alsace. However, you are more than welcome to join us there for the service or consider attending the Sunday service of our friends of the Old Catholic congregation (10:30 am, Rathausgasse 50). If you do decide to join us for the Weekend Away service, get in touch beforehand for logistical purposes. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming our regular services the following week.
Pentecost – 24th May
The liturgy for the service of Pentecost on 24th May is being finalised. This will be a celebration of our heart languages. Please make sure you contact Vinod to ensure your language is included too. As in previous years, our aim is to include as many languages as possible!
Dress Code: You are very welcome to wear traditional costumes from your home, or traditional ‘Pentecost red’.
Annual General Meeting – 31st May, after the service
On Sunday, 31st May 2026 after the service we will hold the ACF’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is an important event in the life of the church where we review the past year, discuss the church’s future, and elect the church council members.
Kindly note that if you have not enrolled into the electoral roll yet kindly do so before the 10th of May 2026. If you would like to offer your services to any of the offices in the Council please do get the nomination forms duly filled in and submitted.
Electoral Roll
According to Church of England regulations only those may vote whose names are on the electoral roll. You can join the electoral roll if you are:
- Baptised
- Aged 16 or over (or turning 16 in 2025)
- A member of the Church of England (or a Church in communion with it)
- Either living in Freiburg or having regularly attended worship at our church for at least six months
To join the Electoral Roll, download and fill out the application form and the data consent form and return it to the secretary or one of the wardens per post, at church or per email (secretaryfreiburganglican@gmail.com) by 17th May the latest.
Church Council Elections
At the AGM the representatives for the Church Council will be elected.Nominations will be received by the council secretary who will also send out further information to all on the ACF mailing list.
Download here the Nomination Form Click here for the ACF’s Guide to the AGM, including role descriptions for the various church council positions
ACF Fundraiser: Envelope Giving
As most of you know, our church is 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, …).
This is why we’re excited to announce this spring’s ACF fundraiser: ‘Envelope Giving’! At church there is a display of 100 lovingly decorated envelopes, with a number on each of them: from €1 to €100. We invite you to pick one of them and donate the stated amount to the ACF via one of these ways:
- cash donation into the envelope
put into collection basket or hand in with ACF council members or chaplain - card payment
via the card terminal at church, make sure to select the ‘envelope giving’ button - via bank transfer
subject line: ‘envelope giving’
account details: Anglican Church Freiburg e.V., Sparkasse Freiburg
IBAN: DE29 6805 0101 0002 5119 20, SWIFT / BIC: FRSPDE66
If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact our treasurers at treasurer@anglican-church-freiburg.de.
This Week & Regular Rhythms
This week at the ACF
- Men’s Prayer Group
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm
at the vicarage (Ludwigstraße 6, Freiburg) - Compline
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00 pm
on zoom - Open Café at St Ursula Church
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm
An open invitation by our friends of the Old Catholic at St Ursula Church, Rathausgasse 50.
Pop in for coffee, tea & cake, chats, creativity and board games, and a free tour of the church and crypt (4:30 pm). - Freiburg North Homegroup
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Hosted at a private home in Gundelfingen. Get in touch for further details. - Women’s Breakfast
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00 am
Debbie Nodder: ‘Art Practice and Contemplation as Ways to Draw Closer to God’ - Communion Service
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:30 am
Led by Rev’d Vinod Victor
with Children’s Church - Shared Lunch
Sunday, May 10, 2026 after the service
Time to catch up with new and old friends over a meal. Bring some food for the buffet.
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 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.
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