Last Sunday we celebrated the 160th anniversary of the consecration of our church with a festive service. Bishop Mark Edington, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, preached and led the service. Among the guests were representatives of the Wiesbaden city administration, as well as of other churches, all of whom paid tribute to the importance of our congregation for the cultural and spiritual life of Wiesbaden. The joyous celebration not only commemorated the history of the church, but was also a sign of vibrant ecumenism and fellowship across cultures.

From left to right: Deputy Dean Miriam Lehmann and Dean Arami Neumann from the Protestant Deaners; Dr. Gerhard Obermayr, Head of the City Council of the City of Wiesbaden; Rt. Rev. Mark Edington, Bishop in charge of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe; Rev. Chris Easthill, Rector of St. Augustine’s Church; Jürgen Otto Head of the Wiesbaden | Rheingau | Taunus region of the Diocese of Limburg; City Councillor Bettina Gies (on behalf of Lord  Mayor Mende).

Not in the picture: Christina Boldorf, deputy director of the Teestube and Katja Stadler, deputy chair of the church council of the Old Catholic Friedenskirche.

Photo: Audrey Shankles