About Bremische Evangelische Kirche

The Bremische Evangelische Kirche (BEK) is a corporation under public law and the Protestant regional church for the city of Bremen. It sees itself as an open and inviting church that reaches out to the people of Bremen and supports them in various life situations.

Core Services and Offers:

The BEK offers a wide range of offers and services aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds. These include:

Services and spiritual offers: Regular services in the congregations, devotions, church music, offers for silence and contemplation.
Help and advice: Support in life and faith crises, counseling for families and partnerships, pregnancy counseling, help with illness, care, addiction, poverty, debt, homelessness, disability and discrimination.
Education and Culture: Educational offers for all age groups, concerts, church tours, exhibitions and other cultural events.
Children's and youth work: Daycare centers, youth groups, confirmation classes and other offers for children and young people.
Diaconia and social commitment: Commitment to people in need, support for refugees and asylum seekers, commitment to inclusion and social justice.
Church entry and membership: Information and advice on joining the church and membership in the BEK.

Mission and Values:

The BEK sees its main task as proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and living it in word and deed. It is guided by the following values:

Charity: The BEK is committed to people in need and is committed to a more just world.
Openness: The BEK is open to all people, regardless of their origin, faith or way of life.
Tolerance: The BEK respects other opinions and ways of life and is committed to peaceful coexistence.
Justice: The BEK is committed to social justice and equal opportunities.
Preservation of creation: The BEK is committed to protecting the environment and a sustainable way of life.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives:

The BEK takes its responsibility for the preservation of creation seriously and has set itself ambitious sustainability goals. These include:

Environmental and climate protection: Reducing CO2 emissions, promoting renewable energies, environmentally friendly procurement.
Sustainable management: Responsible use of resources, fair working conditions.
Education for sustainable development: Imparting knowledge and skills for a sustainable way of life.
Climate Fasting: Annual campaign that encourages reflection on one's own consumption and lifestyle.

The BEK strives to implement its sustainability goals in all areas of its work and to contribute to a sustainable society.

Current Focuses:

The BEK is currently dealing with the following topics:

War in Ukraine: Support for refugees and prayers for peace.
Terrorist attack on Israel: Solidarity with the victims and commitment to peace and justice.
Refugee work: Support for refugees and asylum seekers.
#GesichtZeigen: Commitment against racism and discrimination.
Call to vote: Call to participate in elections and to exercise the democratic right.

The Bremische Evangelische Kirche is a lively and diverse church that faces the challenges of the time and is committed to a better future. It invites all people to participate in its diverse offerings and to work together with it for a just and peaceful world.

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