Trinity Sunday 7 June

The festivals of the Church's year come to a climax with the celebration of teh Blessed Trinity of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Shown to us indirectly in the Scriptures, the Church came slowly to the belief that God is One, but reveals himself in three ways, as Father creator, Son the eternal Word, who became man for us, with the Spirit of God, who brings life to the people of God and moves in people's hearts to draw them to him.

Don't forget too, that June 7th is the day of the European Elections! See note above!

It is also Hamburg Bikers Day - with all that that entails transportwise!

Services for June are posted on the "Services" page.

This week 24-31 May

Choir Practice Tuesday 26th May, 18:30.
Newcomers more than welcome.

Annual Ecumenical Service at the Petri-Kirche, of ACK-Churches Together in Hamburg, Wednesday 18:30

STB Green Team Action on Climate Change Friday 29th May 18:30
Young people, 13-17, are welcome to join the small dedicated, lively group.

Ethics and Expenses

The revelations that many British MPs (though certainly not all), have used the expenses system to the letter rather than the spirit of what might be deemed appropriate for public office, has been widely reported not only in the UK press, but also here in Germany.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has penned some wise words on the need for virtue and not just regulation. The Article may be read here.

32 Deutscher Evangelischer Kirchentag, Bremen 20-24 May

The Deutsche Evangelische Kirchentag is held every two years, in this 60th anniversary year in Bremen. It can perhaps be summed up as a large scale celebration of the Christian Faith attracting some 100 000 and more participants. Among the speakers will be politicians discussing Faith and Society matters, trying to give a good account of themselves in this election year. Therefore it will be widely reported, but you can also track reports as things happen on the Kirchentag Website.

Church Outing - trailer

No we are not planning a Church Outing in a trailer, but in a coach on 11th July taking us to Glückstadt and then Brunsbüttel. Cost around 15 Euros per person. Further details to follow, but do book the date for what promises to be an action-packed fun day.

This week 17th-23rd May

Ascension Day Sung Eucharist Thursday 21st May, 10:30. Make this day meaningful and come to worship God, who raised our Lord to be the Man for all seasons and times.

Bible Study Wednesday 20th May 18:30-20:00 in the West Room. Do come along for what usually is a very engaging discussion.

Please note there is no Junior Church on Sundays 24th and 31st May.

New Chaplaincy Council Appointments

At the first meeting of the newly elected Chaplaincy Council, the following appointments were made:
Vice Chair - John Finn
Electoral Roll Officer - Birte Fischer
Treasurer - Stuart Cooke
Secretary - Peter Alexander
Child Protection Officer - Pieter Thomas

Governance of the Church of England and Anglican Communion

Many of us find understanding how the Church of England runs itself as an organisation rather hard to grasp. The Bishop in Europe, Geoffrey Rowell, has helpfully signposted to a paper recently produced on the matter entitled The Governance of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion available from the Diocese in Europe website. This may provide some enlightenment.

Reminder Choir Practice Tuesday 12 May 18:30

A reminder that Choir Practice is on Tuesday 18:30. New members are very welcome. Get in good voice for the Favourite Hymns evening!

Latest News from the Diocese of Jerusalem

The May Newsletter from the Diocese of Jerusalem reports on a number of important schools project. To access click here.

Favourite Hymns Evening Saturday 16th May, 18:30.

As previously announced, the next Favourite Hymns evening is on Saturday. As usual coffee and cake will be served from 18:00. This is going to be much more fun than the other singing event that evening, so do come along and bring a friend!

First meeting of the new Chaplaincy Council

The first meeting of the new Chaplaincy Council will take place in Church Monday 11th March 18:00. The first tasks are to elect the Vice-Chair, Electoral Roll Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Child Protection Officer, and then to decide priorities.
We are all grateful for the willingness of the Council Members to serve the Church, and pray for their work over the coming year.

Exam time!

Are you a young person (or even an older person), facing exams in the coming weeks? The Church of England has put up some prayers to help. Click here for the link

Christian Aid Week 10-16 May

Christian Aid is a UK based charity supported by 41 sponsoring churches. Since 1945 it has been providing relief aid globally. Under the banner “We believe in life before death”, Christian Aid provides help to those in need, while at the same time campaigning for greater justice - not just working to alleviate poverty, but to challenge the causes of poverty.
Christian Aid Week in the UK provides the opportunity to make an extra special effort to fundraise, and draw attention to the issues that are the causes of injustice. To find out more please click on to the Christian Aid website.

Next Wanderers Outing 9 May

Now there is really no excuse to still be in hibernation in this weather, so we hope there will be a good turn out for a wander along the Elbe from Altona to Blankenese ending with Kaffee u. Kuchen at Cicely's (now there is an incentive!).

Meeting point is Altona station at 11:15 near the exit for Museumstrasse by the RED ENGINE. For further details and contact phone numbers see Wanderers page under "Activities".