Germany Episcopal Area

Peter Krüger plants an apple tree at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Jürgen, where the United Methodist congregation in Flensburg, Germany, meets. The tree planting is part of the “Hope on the Way” campaign initiated by United Methodist Bishop Werner Philipp (standing at left), who leads the Germany Regional Conference. Photo by Isabel Philipp.

Church in Germany plants seeds of hope

Bishop Werner Philipp has launched an initiative titled “Hope on the Way,” which is rooted in the everyday life of local congregations across Germany.

Violence

United Methodist Bishop Christian Alsted and the Rev. Yulia Starodubets pray in May of 2022 with Oksana, who fled her home in northeastern Ukraine after the Russian military destroyed her apartment building. United Methodists, including Alsted and Starodubets, continue to be in ministry with the people of Ukraine. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Bishops: Ukrainians need church’s presence

As the war between Russia and Ukraine drags on, United Methodists are continuing to do what they can to boost morale and provide necessities to those who need it.

Church Growth

The Rev. Alexander von Wascinski receives a blessing from his congregation at Peace Church United Methodist in Munich, Germany. Photo courtesy of Peace Church United Methodist, via Facebook. Facebook.

Peace Church offers ‘home for everyone’

A congregation in Germany is a thriving, diverse church community that welcomes people of all faith traditions, including many who are new to the country.

Bishops

The Rev. Werner Philipp has been elected as a United Methodist bishop by delegates at the Germany Central Conference. Photo courtesy of Klaus Ulrich Ruof; graphic by UM News.

Germany elects Werner Philipp as bishop

The Germany Central Conference elected the 57-year-old district superintendent on the seventh ballot.

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