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Renovation of St. Johannis Church: 10,000 euros for important measures!
The Protestant Church of St. Johannis in Schafstädt will be named “Church of the Month” in November to promote renovation.
Renovation of St. Johannis Church: 10,000 euros for important measures!
The Protestant parish church of St. Johannis in Schafstädt has made it: it was founded by the Foundation for the Preservation of Ecclesiastical Monuments ( KiBa Foundation ) voted “Church of the Month” for November. Associated with this award is a funding commitment of 10,000 euros from the foundation to support the urgently needed renovation work on the impressive building, which was built in 1875 from sandstone and whose striking tower was built in 1505.
The church has an eventful history, but currently there are cracks in the masonry that indicate endangered structural conditions. The planned renovation work, which is scheduled for next year, requires a total investment of 235,000 euros. To preserve the church, two essential measures must be implemented: A stainless steel “ring anchor” is installed in the upper area of the apse on the east side, and a roof support structure is also built over the organ on the west side.
The community is committed to preservation
The community of Schafstädt attaches great importance to the cultural and spiritual significance of the church and wants it to remain accessible to everyone. In addition to the regular church services, the community also organizes concerts and musicals that not only appeal to the faithful, but also attract a wide audience of culture enthusiasts to the church. Hartmut Schaks, the chairman of the parish church council, emphasizes how important the place is as a meeting place for the village community and is actively committed to preserving the building.
The KiBa Foundation plays an important role in this, because it is not only an institution of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and the Protestant regional churches, but has already pledged over 40 million euros for renovation projects since it was founded in 1999. Funding commitments of around 1.33 million euros are even planned for 2023. The “Supporters’ Association of the KiBa Foundation e.V.” was launched by 3,400 members who are committed to preserving churches and preserving them.
The weather in the coming days
The weather in Cologne and the surrounding area is currently rather unstable, with a slight chance of rain expected before 11 a.m. today. Later in the day the sun could appear up to a maximum temperature of around 18 degrees Celsius, accompanied by mild winds from the west.
The weather will be mostly sunny over the next few days, but you should be prepared for temperatures to drop to around 7 degrees overnight. A good sheet for anyone who wants to exercise outside! Particularly pleasant weather is expected on Tuesday, while the week will continue to bring a weather mix of sun and clouds, with rain also forecast for Friday. Otherwise, the outlook for Saturday is quite positive.
The renovation plans for the Church of St. Johannis help ensure that this architectural gem remains important not only for the community, but also for the entire region. Such projects are not only a challenge, but also an opportunity to keep cultural heritage alive!