Farewell to Pastor Mucke: Erfurt is leaving, Nigeria is coming!

Farewell to Pastor Mucke: Erfurt is leaving, Nigeria is coming!

The parishes in Germany are currently experiencing some changes that bring with them both farewell and new beginnings. A striking example is the upcoming retirement of Pastor Winfried Mucke in Sonneberg.

The popular 70-year-old is retiring after more than four decades. Pastor Mucke, who was ordained a priest on June 25, 1983, held many services over the course of his career and had a decisive influence on religious life in the community. He is planning his official farewell on July 13th in the Catholic Church of St. Stefan, where a solemn service will take place. This marks the end of an era that was characterized by his commitment and his connection to the community members, reports in South Thuringia.

A new priest is coming

After Mucke says goodbye, Father Stanley from Nigeria will take over responsibility as his successor. The congregation is looking forward to the upcoming changes and is open to a breath of fresh air and new impulses that the new pastor can bring.

But the change of pastor is not the only highlight in church life. Farewell is also being said in Duisburg: Pastor Winfried Mück from the Neudorf-Ost Evangelical Church Community has only now been relieved of his duties, despite his official farewell in August 2022, after around 40 years of service. Dr. Christoph Urban, the superintendent of the Duisburg Evangelical Church District, will release Mück during a ceremony in the community center that will take place after the summer holidays. Mück was a familiar face in the community, active at baptisms, weddings and other celebrations. His commitment has had a lasting impact on the community and brought people together, according to reports Duisburg church.

Important impulses in Cologne

There is also a change in Cologne: Pastor Klaus Jennes, born in 1943, retired this month after more than 35 years in Ehrenfeld. After studying theology in Heidelberg, Jennes shaped the community and initiated many community activities. He received particular recognition for his open nature and his willingness to promote dialogue on various topics, such as Christian-Jewish exchange. His decision to have more time for culture and sport in retirement brings a breath of fresh air to the city's diverse cultural scene Church Cologne reported.

These farewells and new beginnings illustrate the importance of community leaders' commitment to community life. They not only leave behind a spiritual legacy, but also a deep-rooted connection with the people who accompanied them. A look into the future gives hope for exciting developments as communities strive to preserve their traditions while being open to new things.