--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1,2 Love is the very nature of God. Walking in love is allowing godliness... Continue Reading →
When I Had No Strength, God Lifted Me—Literally
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- It was Sunday when a friend of mine—someone I deeply respect and love—asked me to go bouldering in Freiburg. Without thinking, I said yes. The problem? I knew absolutely nothing about bouldering. I was too shy to admit it, too embarrassed to ask questions. But... Continue Reading →
Vision Statement: A fragrant community of Grace
The Church, as the fragrant community of grace, is called to experience and share the aroma of Christ’s love, compassion, and redemption, drawing others into the beauty of God’s kingdom through its witness, worship, and service. 2 Corinthians 2:15 suggests that we are called to be a pleasing aroma of Christ wherever we are placed. It... Continue Reading →
New target in 2025: Get up and make the bed!
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- My parents got divorced when I was 17 years old. It was a painful phase for us, the five girls and for my parents too. There were no intercultural challenges involved. I am convinced that one of the main reasons why my parents got divorced... Continue Reading →
Survivor
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- My grandfather, who served on a battleship during WWI, once told me of his meeting with the only survivor from a cruiser that had been sunk during the Battle of Jutland, a stoker by the name of Hugo Zenne. I was thrilled. What was that... Continue Reading →
An (Almost) Ordinary Workday – Narrative Sermon on The Wedding at Cana
Homily - Sunday, the 19th January 2025 Reading: The Wedding of Cana (John 2.1-11) I bet you think modern wedding planning is tough, right? Back then, in first century Palestine,when I served at weddings,feasts were more like festivals. When they said 'party till you drop,' they meant it! And then they would get upand party... Continue Reading →
In God’s hand
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- In a world of independence, self-sufficiency, strong going and no signs of weakness, it is hard to imagine myself as an adult being pictured holding the right hand of my father. You might find the picture cute of a mother holding her daughter’s hand or... Continue Reading →
Do Not Fear- A message of hope for the New Year
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2,3 Do Not Fear As we... Continue Reading →
Say “Sorry”
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- We had recently a discussion about the word “sorry” and we noticed that it is an often used word, particularly in the UK where people on average seem to be more polite than in Germany. We discovered that “sorry” might be a sign of courtesy,... Continue Reading →
It’s Piñata Time!
--- Midweek Meditations:thoughts, inspiration and encouragementfrom ACF community members --- Join us this weekend as we come together to let the children break the brightly colored piñata. While they take turns trying to open it and discover the treats hidden inside, we celebrate more than just a fun game. The piñata’s bright colors and the... Continue Reading →

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