Chairs instead of benches: improvements for Harthausen celebrate a positive mood!

Chairs instead of benches: improvements for Harthausen celebrate a positive mood!

Last Sunday the Parish of St. Johannes The Baptist in Harthausen A positive atmosphere during the solemn initiative service for the experiment "chair and benchive pieces". The event closed with a solemn moment when the sparkling wine present drank. Nevertheless, various need for improvement were found that require future optimization.

A central concern was the clarification as to when are and sitting during the services to ensure a pleasant experience for the parishioners. It was also suggested to optimize the display of the song numbers to prevent neck tension. The uncomplicated walk for receiving the host in communion should also be further developed. Pastor Henning called on the community to bring in further reactions and suggestions for improvement.

church commitment and website

The community of St. John the Baptist not only reacted to local needs, but also offers a live stream for services. Information on this is available on the Community website where services are broadcast on Sundays and public holidays at 11:00 a.m. In addition, records are available on the municipality's YouTube channel.

Another important event is the memory of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which will take place on May 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the old cemetery in Kirchhellen. The community is invited to commemorate the past together.

Current challenges and changes

In addition, the community is faced with problems, including current information on an abuse case from 1984 and the theft of a historic church bell last week. In addition, the choice of a management team in the pastoral area of Dorsten-Kirchhellen is prepared. Over 50 young people are preparing for confirmation, with Pastor Zakarias Sago coming to the community on July 1, 2025.

These developments are part of a larger trend within the church. According to a report of the Evangelical Church , numerous changes are required to increase the satisfaction of church employees and to promote the membership. The challenges of increasing complexity in the church organization require clear structures and a cultural change to a willingness to innovate.

In order to meet future requirements, adaptable structures and an increased visibility of the church are required both digitally and analogously. The focus is on the use of digital possibilities and the promotion of voluntary activities as well as the creation of a service culture for the parishioners.

Overall, it can be seen that the municipality of St. Johannes the Baptist strives through innovative approaches and active commitment to meet the changing needs of its members and at the same time to have an open ear for improvements.