Editorials

• Preserving Memories for the Sake of Peace, Justice and Reconciliation

  In Coventry, Dresden and over 150 other places, the Cross of Nails calls for reconciliation.

  May 8, 2012

• Bringing the Reformation Home "To all People"

  EKD Council Chair, President Nikolaus Schneider, inducts Margot Käßmann as Special Envoy of the Evangelical Church in Germany for the Reformation Anniversary Celebration 2017

  April 27, 2012

• Toccata and Fugue in a Megacity

  Cairo's German Evangelical congregation celebrates its 100th birthday

  April 20, 2012

• Jubilate Deo

  "366+1, Kirche klingt 2012" at the Easter vigil service in Fritzlar's Fraumünsterkirche

  April 10, 2012

• Ecumenical Integration Going Back 35 Years

  The Lutheran Church of Finland and the EKD have supported ministries abroad together since 1977

  March 27, 2012

• Church for Vacationers and Travelers

  The Protestant church is present at the tourist trade show.

  March 9, 2012

• Interview: Germany's moral voice

  Nikolaus Schneider says that helping Greece makes sense

  February 27, 2012

• Praying, reflecting and acting for a just economy of water

  Seven Weeks for Water

  February 17, 2012

• "My life is quite paradoxical"

  Jewish Holocaust survivor Arkadi Chassin has mixed feelings living in Germany today.

  January 26, 2012

• Pensioners' Paradise: Letter from Bangkok

  Solitude in a would-be paradise. Many pensioners in Thailand see their dreams collapse.

  January 2, 2012

• Speaking German in North America

  Evangelical Lutheran Congregations in the United States and Canada

  December 8, 2011

• Listen - Move - Spread the Word

  EKD Synod Adopts Statement on the Theme of Mission

  November 9, 2011

• Greetings from Korea at the EKD Synod

  November 16, 2011

• Umbrella Brand Campaign for Luther Jubilee Presented

  "In the beginning was the Word."

  October 27, 2011

• Pastoral ministry to German and Thai speaking Christians

  EKD and Church of Christ in Thailand affirm partnership

  September 22, 2011

• Learn the lingo says Bishop of Bradford

  20th anniversary of Meissen Agreement

  September 21, 2011

• A Champion of Ecumenism

  Former WCC general secretary Philip Potter turns 90

  August 17, 2011

• Contest to Read the Bible Aloud

  July 14, 2011

• "Discovering freedom of religion"

  EKD reception marking St John's Day in Berlin

  July 1, 2011

• Signs of reconciliation on two wheels

  Russian and German bikers on a peaceful mission through Germany

  June 30, 2011

• Peace convocation opens with strong calls from global voices

  The International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) is a "harvest festival" celebrating the achievements of the Decade to Overcome Violence

  May 19, 2011

• Many voices is an asset

  Ecumenism is a "secure space for cooperation in diversity."

  April 8, 2011

• 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches

  2013 Assembly theme: "God of life, lead us to justice and peace"

  February 26, 2011

• Afghanistan: "Hope on Thin Ice"

  EKD delegation takes stock

  February 06, 2011

• EKD - Church of England Theological Conference

  "Ecclesiology in Mission Perspective"

  January 20, 2011

• "Baptism is a Gift from God"

  In 2011 the Protestant church celebrates the "Year of Baptism."

  January 07, 2011

• "Christ is God's light for us in the midst of all forsakenness"

  Christmas vigil homily EKD Council chair Schneider sees Jesus' coming as hope for the world.

  December 24, 2010

• New Year's Messages from Protestant Churches

  2011 Must Be a Year of Greater Social Justice

  January 03, 2011

• EKD Bishop for Foreign Affairs remembers political prisoners

  Schindehütte on Human Rights Day: "Violation of freedom of expression is incomprehensible and unacceptable!"

  December 09, 2010

• A Jerusalem Quartet

  Volunteers from Germany discover daily life in Israel

  December 08, 2010

• Steps of reconciliation needed in Korea

  December 01, 2010

• Photo petition gives a face to call for climate justice

  November 23, 2010

• EKD Prepares for the Future

  November 10, 2010

• Germany's Protestants elect steel worker's son as new leader

  November 9, 2010

• Palestinian Bishop Elected President of the Lutheran World Federation

  Bishop Munib A. Younan is a Passionate Campaigner for Peace and Inter-Faith Dialogue in the Middle East

  July 26, 2010

• "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread"

  LWF Eleventh Assembly to Focus on Alleviating Hunger in all Forms

  July 20, 2010

• Church of Pakistan moderator visits Germany

  July 1, 2010

• New global Protestant group

  First president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches elected

  June 25, 2010

• Palatine Emigrant Is Composer of US Presidential Hymn - or Is He?

  January 9, 2009

• German worship in Florida

  February 12, 2009

• Good News Wearing a Red Nose

  German church clowns meet to discuss humor and faith

  October 28, 2010

• "Indonesia needs a Coalition for Tolerance"

  Indonesian church leaders visit EKD

  October 26, 2010

• European Parliament concerned at state of Jordan River

  The river holds special importance for Christians due to the Bible

  September 23, 2010

• Two hands and a heart beckon to Dresden

  Kirchentag President Katrin Göring-Eckardt and Bishop Jochen Bohl unveil the new Kirchentag poster

  August 24, 2010

• "Trust the new paths"

  Adult baptism in the German-speaking congregation in Damascus

  June 22, 2010

• Countdown to when history repeat itself

  The 2010 Conference marks the 100th anniversary of the World Missionary Conference held in Edinburgh

  June 02, 2010

• "He is satisfied with me"

  Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, founder of the Moravian Church, died 250 years ago.

  May 14, 2010

• Margot Käßmann Steps Down

  Statement by the Chairperson of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD)

  24 February, 2010

• Joint Statement

  24 February, 2010

• Pentecostal challenge addressed in Indonesia

  January 27, 2010

• Desmond Tutu in "Hopenhagen"

  Bells peal out warning on climate change

  December 14, 2009

• The time of joyful anticipation can begin

  Advent is in December

  November 24, 2009

• Day of Prayer and Repentance - Restoring Moderation

  Bishops underscore relevance for society and call for change of focus

  November 18, 2009

• Canadian Lutherans and EKD renew partnership

  National Bishop Susan C. Johnson signs partnership agreement with EKD

  November 4, 2009

• With Faith in God and Awe

  Margot Kässmann succeeds Huber at the head of the EKD

  October 29, 2009

• Suspense in Ulm

  Salami tactics, Synod-style: new Council elected today

  October 27, 2009

• Intercession on behalf of Korea

  Oktober 12, 2009

• "Father forgive" - Peace Liturgy from Coventry

  Live radio transmission on NDR Info, WDR 5 and rbb

  October 09, 2009

• The Bible's best enemy

  The Protestant theologian Rudolf Bultmann was born 125 years ago

  August 19, 2009

• European churches against the arms trade

  Taking steps against lethal violence

  July 18, 2009

• The French Luther

  Church reformer John Calvin born 500 years ago

  July 8, 2009

• Proclaiming the Gospel via Social Media

  Social networking services offer new possibilities for parish work

  June 11, 2009

• "We reject the false doctrine"

  The Confessing Church organized the resistance 75 years ago

  May 27, 2009

• United Church of Christ is active at the Kirchentag in Bremen

  May 25, 2009

• A Record Attempt: Twittering the Bible

  A condensed version of the Bible expected by Pentecost

  May 18, 2009

• Anselm of Canterbury Died 900 Years Ago

  An outstanding theologian, courageous reformer, modest Christian

  April 21, 2009

• American church leader calls for critical partnership with Barack Obama

  UCC-President John Thomas visits German partner churches on farewell tour

  March 16, 2009

• Wolfgang Huber's Straight Talk

  EKD Delegation Visits Turkey

  March 16, 2009

• Of Fences and Bridges

  Augusta Victoria Complex Perpetuates Protestant Presence in Jerusalem

  March 2, 2009

• A Voice from Jerusalem

  January 9, 2009

• Christmas

  December 24, 2008

• Church Father of the 20th Century

  Church Father of the 20th Century: Fortieth Anniversary of the Death of Karl Barth

  December 9, 2008

• Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God

  Remembering the victims of wars for the sake of peace.

  November 14, 2008

• Human Dignity Holds Center Stage

  Five Decades of "Brot für die Welt" - From Fundraiser to Professional Relief Agency

  November 26, 2008

• Parakeets in Richmond Park and Christmas Puddings

  Anne-Kathrin Kruse, 51 years old, is, with her husband, in pastoral charge of five congregations between London and Oxford.

  November 25, 2008

• Remembrance as farewell

  Dying is part of life

  November 21, 2008

• Renewal in the Church - Worldwide

  Marketing, mission and keeping members - similar challenges everywhere in the world

  November 1, 2008

• Poet - preacher - scholar

  Klaus-Peter Hertzsch Is First Luther Medal Laureate

  October 31, 2008

• Christians and Muslims hold high-level meeting in Berlin

  Participants commit themselves to constructive debate

  October 22, 2008

• EKD Synod Convenes in Bremen

  "Changing climate, changing waters, changing lives"

  October 14, 2008

• Defender of Peace and Truth

  Fiftieth anniversary of the death of Bishop George Bell

  October 1, 2008

• Mark Hanson visited EKD in Hanover

  ELCA Presiding Bishop visited EKD in Hanover

  September 25, 2008