Ev. Bonhoeffer Gemeinde Marxloh-Obermarxloh

The Evangelische Bonhoeffer Gemeinde Marxloh-Obermarxloh is a vibrant community that encompasses the districts of Röttgersbach, Obermarxloh, and Marxloh. It is part of the Evangelischer Kirchenkreis Duisburg and offers a diverse community life and comprehensive community work.

The community offers a wide range of spiritual and social services. Central points are the two preaching venues, the Kreuzeskirche in Marxloh and the Lutherkirche in Obermarxloh. These churches are not only important spiritual centers but also cultural and social meeting points for the community.

The mission of the community is to create a homely and inclusive environment where people feel welcome and supported. It emphasizes the values of charity, community, and inclusion. The community is committed to promoting social engagement and spiritual education.

Although specific sustainability goals are not mentioned, the community values long-term relationships and responsibility. It is involved in community development, thereby contributing to social cohesion and strengthening the community.

The community is currently celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Kreuzeskirche, which was inaugurated in 1905. These celebrations are a sign of the importance of the church as a central element of community life and the history of the region.

The history of the community and the Kreuzeskirche is closely linked to industrialization and the development of Duisburg. The church was listed as a historical monument in 1985 and is an important part of the Route der Industriekultur. The community is proud of its rich history and strives to preserve and maintain its cultural heritage.

• 1 - https://evangelische-bonhoeffer-gemeinde-marxloh-obermarxloh.de/archiv/festschriften/
• 2 - https://evangelische-bonhoeffer-gemeinde-marxloh-obermarxloh.de
• 3 - https://kirche-duisburg.de/inhalt/bonhoeffer-gemeinde-marxloh-obermarxloh/
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreuzeskirche_(Marxloh)
• 5 - https://www2.ekir.de/aktuelles/120-jahre-kreuzeskirche-in-duisburg-marxloh-jubilaeumswoche-mit-vielen-festveranstaltungen-27847?ti=1