Tragedy shaken community: pastor fights for faith and family!

Tragedy shaken community: pastor fights for faith and family!

Deutschland - What's up in Cologne? Today we take a look at an impressive feature film that not only maintains but also takes up important social issues. The film from 2015 tells the moving story of Pastor Judith Ehrmann, played by Claudia Michelsen. Judith is very popular and viewed in her community. Married to Christoph Ehrmann, a music teacher, and mother of the rebellious teenager Paul, she stands in the prime of her life when a serious accident throws everything off the track.

The sudden death of a classmate of Paul in a driver's escape accident leads Judith into a deep emotional crisis. The driver is taken to the hospital seriously injured, and soon dark shadows come over her family. A witness has seen a black combination and Judith wonders whether her husband Christoph or son Paul are involved in the incident. You will make these questions doubt about yourself, your belief and your marriage - sometimes from a professional perspective as an emergency pastor.

emergency pastoral care in focus

The role of Judith as an emergency pastor is central. Not only that she is needed as a pastor to help others, she also has to cope with her own emotions and doubts. Stefan Keilwerth, a real emergency pastor, describes how valuable psychosocial support is in extreme situations. Emergency pastors not only offer the necessary structure for those affected, but also open up new perspectives. They listen and help to determine the needs of the mourners and those affected - in the sense of Judith's calling.

The challenges in this professional field are great. Many emergency pastors are parishes who, in addition to regular activities in their communities, also have to be available for emergency pastoral care. A lack of new forces and the increasing requirements do not make this service easier. Because the operations can come around the clock and are often emotionally stressful.

a film with depth

Back to the film: Judith finds thrust in her crisis to finally find the way back to her family and her beliefs. The exciting developments, such as the flirting of the investigating commissioner Minow with Judith, give the story additional spice and show how fragile human relationships can be when life strikes unpredictable curves. The role of music in history, accompanied by Annette Focks, contributes to the atmosphere of the film.

Together with a talented line -up, including Thomas Thieme, Paula Knüpling and Valerie Koch, the film develops an impressive dynamic. In search of answers, Judith is ultimately also confronted with her own belief, which forces you to go to a deep inner discussion.

In Cologne there is obviously a great interest in stories that both entertain and stimulate thought. In the end, the film not only shows how fragile our life can be, but also how important it is to stick together in difficult times. To learn more about the emergency pastoral care, take a look at the detailed information at [zhref.ch] (https://www.zhref.ch/kirche/ueber-uns/unsere-chichte/notfallsenseelsorge-da-sein-extreme situations) and use the opportunity to find out about the needs and possibilities of this important work.

A look at the ARD media library is also worthwhile for everyone who is interested in the exciting interweaving of faith, work and family. The film "The emergency pastor" not only offers a gripping story, but also invites you to think about your own faith and support in crisis situations. See how Judith Ehrmann finds her place in life as she heals old wounds and takes new ways. You can find additional information in the ARD Mediathek.