Awaken hope: Ecumenical theme day in Marienberg on November 19th!
Ecumenical theme day in Marienberg on November 19, 2025: “Come, awaken hope” – church service, workshops, discussions.

Awaken hope: Ecumenical theme day in Marienberg on November 19th!
On November 19, 2025, Marienberg will be about awakening hope. On this day, the ecumenical theme day takes place under the motto “Come, awaken hope…”, organized by the Christian churches in the region and the Ecumenical Way in Saxony. Target groups are anyone looking for confidence and encouragement. The day begins at 10 a.m. with an ecumenical service in the town church of St. Marien (Herzog-Heinrich-Str. 5), where many people will certainly be happy to feel togetherness.
As part of the program, your physical well-being is taken care of: a lunch snack offers the opportunity to exchange ideas. Workshops, discussions and even a film screening on topics such as justice, peace and sustainability are also on the agenda. The final panel at 3 p.m. will be particularly interesting: Here, representatives from the church, civil society and the military will discuss “Plowshares to Swords – Where is the Hope?” A blacksmith activity in front of the church symbolizes the wish for peace and is sure to attract many visitors.
A look behind the scenes
The organizers emphasize the importance of creating connections, listening and finding solutions together for peace and justice. The Ecumenical Path is supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony, the Diocese of Dresden-Meißen and the Working Group of Christian Churches in Saxony. This annual theme day takes place in different regions of Saxony and is always dedicated to the topics of justice, peace and the preservation of creation. Further information can be found on the website: www.oekumenischerweg.de/oekumenischer-thementag.
Interestingly, the discussion about terms and their use is not only important in the church context. In the Internet forum people ask whether you can use different prepositions with “query”. Suggestions such as “I have a question regarding this matter” or “I have a question about this matter” ensure a lively exchange among users. Conclusion: If you want to communicate clearly, you should choose the appropriate expressions to avoid misunderstandings.
The banking industry in focus
Overall, it is clear that exchange and the search for answers are essential both in the church and in the financial sector. This connects people and makes them not only ask for solutions, but also for hope.