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THE PROGRAMME
FEBRUARY - MARCH 2019
Peter’s Music Live:
Verity Wingate & Marina Staneva
Rosenmontagslunch Bring & Buy
I.T. TEA Voices in Harmony
Schubertiade Faith Talk
Brexit Information... and lots more!
2 About Us
What is the German YMCA in London? Who can take part in our programmes?
Founded in 1860, the Association is one of the oldest We are a Christian movement and
YMCAs in London and has been part of the English stand for respect and freedom for all,
YMCA movement since that time. We are also one tolerance and understanding between
of the largest charities with German roots operating people of different faiths, opinions and
in England and support the German-speaking and race.
local community in a variety of ways, from organised
events and programmes, assistance to individuals in We welcome people of different
crisis situations, to material and practical support for Christian traditions, those of other
other organisations. faiths and those of none.
On the following pages you will find details of our Although, because of our Association’s
regular programmes and events: our Parent-Toddler heritage, the name contains “German”,
group, the au pair Tea Morning, the Anglo-German “Young” and “Men”, we welcome
Circle, Schubertiade Concerts, trips and visits, and anyone of any age and nationality,
much more. male and female. Our doors are open
to all, members and non-members
Our home has been in the Lancaster Gate, Bayswater alike.
area north of Hyde Park in central London since 1959.
Here, in Craven Terrace, is our Association’s centre and What other services do we offer?
the Lancaster Hall Hotel. The hotel was opened in
1973 by the German YMCA and offers both the tourist Through our Youth Secretaries and
and business traveller an ideal base in central London the Programme Secretary (who is also
at affordable prices. the Association’s Chaplain) we aim to
give advice to individuals, to those in
crisis situations and those just in need
of general advice. We also offer an au
pair placement service in cooperation
with IN VIA and the VIJ in Germany.
We try to create a network of people
who, through direct contact with
each other, are able to support one
another on an ongoing basis outside
the activities in our centre.
Contents
About Us 2 News 10 Published by:
German Young Men’s
Regular Programme: Text For The Month 12 Christian Association
for young adults 4 Editorial Team: Uwe Maynard,
or young families 5 German-Speaking Alice Melsheimer, Udo Bauer,
Organisations/Churches 14 Rachel Shilson, Barbara von
Alten
General Programme: Services and Contacts 15 Designed by Richard Thurston
for young adults 6
for everyone 8 Accommodation and Map 16 © 2018
P8/9
Speckknödel I.T. TEA
& Peter’s
Music Film
Wednesday 13th February,
Tuesday
12th February
12:45/14:00 P8
and
Tuesday 12th
Sunday 17th March, 15:00
Parting Is Such A SCHUBERTIADE
Sunday 17th February, 15:00
March
10:00
Sweet Sorrow P9 Die Winterreise by Schubert P8
FAITH TALK Thursday 28th February, 19:00
Fasten – eine Betrachtung von Pfarrer Andreas Blum P8
Voices in Rosenmontagslunch
Harmony Monday 4th March, 12:45
Fo od and fun
Thursday 28th March, 19:00
Music show for
with a hat
P9 Preceded by dinner 18:00 P9
Raising funds for
P8
Paddington Food Bank
Saturday 16th February, 12:30
P9
Peter’s Music Live
Wednesday 6th March, 14:00
VERITY WINGATE
(SOPRANO) & MARINA
STANEVA (PIANO)
4 Regular Programme: for young adults
Jeden Donnerstag treffen sich
Tea Morning
Au Pairs zum Tea Morning
in unserer Youth Lounge, 31
Craven Terrace.
Bei Tee, Kaffee und Keksen
könnt ihr Kolleginnen oder
Kollegen kennenlernen, euch
unterhalten und Erfahrungen
austauschen.
Hier könnt ihr Pläne zur
Erforschung Londons
schmieden. Infos haben wir
reichlich.
JEDEN DONNERSTAG,
AB 10:30
Whether you are an au pair, student, volunteer or
young employee, we would like to invite you to get
together, exchange work and life experiences, as well
as going out and having fun...
For everybody up to the age of 30 who spends some time in and around London.
Call 020 3238 2197 for more details
for young families 5
Struwwelpeter
Mütter und Väter mit kleinen Kindern (0-3 Jahre) treffen sich jeden Mittwoch beim
deutschsprachigen “Struwwelpeter”, der Eltern-Kind-Gruppe im German YMCA.
Während die Kinder erste Kontakte zu Gleichaltrigen aufnehmen und ihr Umfeld erkunden,
haben die Eltern Gelegenheit, es sich bei einer Tasse Kaffee gemütlich zu machen und sich
auszutauschen. Eine kleine Spende ist willkommen.
jeden Mittwoch,
10:00 - 12:00
Bimmelbahn
Deutscher After School Club
Mit der Bimmelbahn geht es zu verschiedenen
Zielen: zum Picknick auf die Wiese, an den
See, in den Zoo, auf den Bauernhof und vieles
mehr. Dazu gibt es passende Bastelangebote,
Kinderlieder und eine Spielecke.
für Kinder ab 3 Jahren in Begleitung von
Erziehungsberechtigten – kleinere Geschwister
können nach Absprache mitgebracht werden
Wann: jeweils am 1. und 3. Donnerstag des
Monats, nicht in den Schulferien.
Ort: German YMCA, Lancaster
Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace,
London W2 3EL, im Brothers’
Room Bei Interesse bitte anmelden.
Weitere Informationen bei
Zeit: 16.00 – 17.30 Uhr Barbara oder Rachel unter:
Tel: 020 323 82197 oder e-mail:
Kosten: empfohlene Spende £3 y-services@german-ymca.org.uk
6 General Programme: for young people
Sa 9.2. Tea Morning ‚Special‘ 11:00
Alle ‘alten’ und ‘neuen’ Au Pairs werden herzlich zu einem extra Tea-Morning eingeladen. Bei
einer Tasse Kaffee oder Tee und einem guten Frühstück kann man alte Freunde treffen und neue
Freunde kennenlernen. Und wo besser lassen sich Pläne für das neue Jahr in London schmieden?
Wegen der Raumgröße bitten wir dringend um Anmeldung!
Anmeldung: ab sofort bis 7.2. Preis: £3
Treffpunkt: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL
So 10.2. Tip: Chinese New Year Parade
In 2019, Chinese New Year falls on 5 February and celebrates the Year of the Pig. The main Chinese
New Year events take place in London’s Chinatown, the West End and Trafalgar Square.
More information under: www.visitlondon.com/chinese-new-year or other websites.
We 13.2. Musical: The Phantom of the Opera 19:30
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House hides the Phantom in a shadowy
existence. When the owner of the opera house changes the situation gets out of hand - a fantastic
story of love, passion and rejection.
Booking: now open Price: £42.50
Meeting point: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, London SW1Y 4QL
So 17.2. Sherlock Holmes 12:00
Sherlock Holmes, der berühmteste Detektiv der Welt, wohnte in London!
Und die 221b Baker Street ist gar nicht so weit weg vom YMCA. Nachdem
wir gemütlich den Film geschaut haben, machen wir uns auf den Weg
zum Museum und können uns die Location in echt anschauen.
Booking: until 12.02 Price: £15
Meeting Point: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, W2 3EL
Th 14.2. Tip: Today is Valentine's Day
Perhaps somebody would be happy to receive a card, a call or another little surprise?
Sa 23.2. Dare to Differ: 80 Years Kindertransport 13:30
Father Francis Wahle was born in 1929 in Vienna. His ancestors had all been Jewish but his father
had become a Christian while his mother remained Jewish. After the Anschluss in 1938, Francis
was forced to leave school and eventually came to Britain on the‘Kindertransport’. To mark the
80th anniversary of the ‘Kindertransport’ he will tell us about his experience.
Booking: guests please book Price: £3 for guests
Meeting Point: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL
Su 24.2. Harry Potter: Secrets will be revealed 12:00
Come and see the breathtaking Hogwarts castle, detailed sets and stunning costumes, props and
animatronics. Perhaps you’ll even take the Hogwarts Express steam engine from Platform 9¾? We
take the shuttle bus from Watford Junction to the studios (£2.50).
Booking: now open Price: £41 plus £2.50 for the bus (return ticket)
Meeting point: At the exit of Watford Junction Overground/Train Station7
Tu 5.3. Tip: Pancake Day Races in London
In the Christian calendar, Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional feast day which precedes
the 40-day fasting period of Lent that lasts until Easter. Pancake Day became a great way to use
the foods that were given up for Lent, such as milk, butter and eggs. There are London Pancake
Day races across the city, and you can even spot famous faces taking part, such as at the annual
Parliamentary Pancake Race, where politicians take on journalists to be crowned champions
outside the Houses of Parliament. Check for events nearer the time and for more details.
Tu 12.3. ‘Mamma Mia’ – The Musical 19:45
On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the
identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past
back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A story-telling
magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of
love, laughter and friendship! Not only for ABBA fans!
Booking: now open Price: £38.50 Where: Novello Theatre,
Aldwych, off Strand, WC2B 4LD
Sa 16.03. Canterbury Day Trip
As it gets warmer we’ll take a day trip to the cathedral city of Canterbury, one of the most beautiful
historical cities of England and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury who is also principal leader
of the Church of England. Follow the trail of the Canterbury tales and visit the old Roman sites.
Weather permitting you might even be tempted to take a boat trip on the river, the Great Stour.
Booking: Please register your interest at the beginning of February - Further information to follow.
Su 17.3. Tip: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12:00
Saint Patrick is one of the patron Saints of Ireland and is celebrated with a parade through Central
London, a free festival in Trafalgar Square and many more special events. This year the colourful
and entertaining parade will make its way down Piccadilly on a 1.5 mile route passing some of
London most iconic Landmarks. More information can be found on many websites.
Th 21.03. Royal Albert Hall: Classical Spectacular 19:30
The Royal Albert Hall invites to a concert with the very best classical music, laser shows, thundering
cannons and indoor firework. We will see this extraordinary concert from the highest seats of the
Royal Albert Hall with an amazing view! Don’t miss this special event!
Booking: now open Price: £31 Where: Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP
Sa 23.3. Dare to Differ: British history 13:30
Blue badge tourist guide Steven Szymanski talks about the history of the United Kingdom with
emphasis on the relationship with Ireland both historically and in a “post-Brexit” world.
Booking: guests please book Price: £3 for guests
Meeting Point: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL
Sa 30.3. Besuch bei Madame Tussauds 13:30
März in London: das unbeständige Wetter lädt gerade dazu ein, in die Welt der
Berümtheiten einzutauchen - wenn auch nur in Form von Wachsfiguren. Wie
wäre es mit einem Foto mit königlichen Hoheiten oder bekannten Popstars?
Buchen: ab sofort Kosten: £24
Treffpunkt: Marylebone Rd, Door 7, London NW1 5LR8 General Programme: for everyone Sa 2.2. Glühwein bei Heidi 14:30 We are invited to an afternoon with mulled wine in the cosy atmosphere of Heidi Corbridge’s home. £4, please book Tu 5.2. Film Club: The Man in the White Suit 14:00 Ealing comedy about a new textile fabric; with Alec Guinness. Th 7.2. Anglo-German Circle: My favourite shorts 19:00 Udo presents his choice of humorous short films with British actors. Mo 11.2. Brexit Information 14:00 & 18:00 The head of the Legal and Consular Department of the German Embassy, Minister Counsellor Hans Günter Löffler, Counsellor Heiner Staschen of the Labour and Social Affairs Department and Mr. Christopher Desira, solicitor, Director Seraphus Law Firm, give the latest information on EU citizens’s rights in the UK after Brexit and answer questions. Book via our website. Tu 12.2. IT Tea 10:00 Fear no mobiles or laptops – volunteers from Age UK will explain. Workshop with a cup of tea/ coffee. Free of charge. We 13.2. Lunch: Speckknödel 12:45 Two courses for £8 (book before 7.2. to save £1) We 13.2. Peter’s Music Film: The Road to Singapore 14:00 Bing Crosby and Bob Hope star in this comedy. Th 14.2. Anglo-German Circle: North Paddington Food Bank 19:00 What is a food bank and why is it necessary today? Sa 16.2. Bring & Buy 12:30 Funds raised for the North Paddington Food Bank, the charity introduced on 14.2.. Bratwurst and cake will be sold as well. Schubertiade Su 17.2. Schubertiade: Die Winterreise 15:00 Simon Wallfisch (baritone) & Nigel Foster (piano) perform one of Schubert’s best loved Lieder cycles. Mo 18.2. Skattunier 19:00 Skat zugunsten des German Welfare Councils. £5 Mindestspende. Tu 19.2. Film Club: Die Feuerzangenbowle 14:00 Heinz Rühmann geht nochmal zur Schule. Th 21.2. Anglo-German Circle: Games 19:00 Ludo, UNO, Labyrinth, Scrabble, ... what would you like to play? Th 28.2. Anglo-German Circle: Faith Talk – Fasten 19:00 Pfarrer Andreas Blum von St Bonifatius erzählt vor Beginn der Fastenzeit von Wurzeln und Praxis dieser Übung.
Every Wednesday Wednesday 6th March, 14:00
Peter’s LIVE VERITY WINGATE & MARINA STANEVA
Wednesday 13th February, 14:00
Music FILM THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE
Mo 4.3. Rosenmontagslunch 12:45
Food, fun & a glass of wine. Bring your best fancy hat (and a sketch/joke, if you have). £9; guest
£11; book before 21.2. and save £1
Tu 5.3. Film Club: Film Club: The Little Colonel 14:00
Shirley Temple stars in a tale from the old South.
We 6.3. Peter’s Music Live: Verity Wingate & Marina Staneva 14:00
Verity (soprano) won the 2016 Paul Hamburger Prize for Schubert Lieder and will be accompanied
by Marina on the piano.
Th 7.3. Anglo-German Circle: IT Tea – fear no mobiles or laptops! 19:00
Stephen Spavin from Age UK introduces their services in our area.
Tu 12.3. IT Tea 10:00
Volunteers explain your mobiles or laptops. Free workshop.
Th 14.3. Anglo-German Circle: Franz Marc 19:00
Documentary on the famous German expressionist painter.
Schubertiade
Su 17.3. Schubertiade: Parting is such sweet sorrow 15:00
Soprano Sonja Volten is joined by pianist Eke Simons to celebrate the musical
wealth of Europe on the eve of Brexit.
Tu 19.3. Film Club: Anna und der Prinz 14:00
Postmeistertochter und Bruder des Kaisers verlieben sich…
We 20.3. Skattunier 19:00
Skat zugunsten des German Welfare Councils. £5 Mindestspende.
Th 21.3. Anglo-German Circle: The Wise Guys 19:00
Das erfolgreiche Quintet kam ganz ohne Instrument aus beim Musik-Machen. Wir hören ihre
Geschichte und viele ihrer Lieder.
Th 28.3. Dinner Two courses £8 (book before 21.3. to save £1) 18:00
Th 28.3. Anglo-German Circle: Voices in Harmony 19:00
Music show for a good cause: The Caxton Youth Centre which is supporting young people with
disabilities.10 Forthcoming Events & News
Forthcoming Events:
Tu 2.4. Film Club: Elvis - Roustabout 14:00 Th 11.4. Schubertiade 19:00
Fr 12.-14.4. Turvey Abbey 14:30
Retreat to the Monastery of Christ our
Saviour, Turvey, Bedfordshire. We meet
the monks and enjoy the company
and peaceful surroundings. £80.
Christmas Market
We had a full house on Saturday 8th
December. Everything went very well and
the Christmas Shop brought it’s bit in. We
received lots of donations for the tombola
(which was a sell-out), but also in cash. The
British Skat Association alone raised £140
in a games day. Nevertheless, there were
more goods left than the year before, so
the profits went down a bit. The remaining
food was donated to The Connection at
St Martin’s to help the homeless. In the
end we were able to donate the profit of
£3150 to The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital,
Paddington, for equipment. Many thanks
to donors, customers, musicians and
helpers!
Stamps for Bethel
For many years we have been collecting used (and unused) stamps for Bethel, a social charity in
Bielefeld, Germany. The donated stamps are sorted and processed by disabled people to be sold
on. This gives them jobs and a lot of fun in finding out where this particular specimen is from. Please
keep all undamaged stamps and pass them on to Udo Bauer, who will send them on to this good
cause.Zum Geburtstag wünschen wir von Herzen Gottes Segen:
im Februar Alexandra Ashbourne-Walmsley, Clarisa Butler, Maghy Cam,
Katerina Carter, Walter Charters, Reinhard Dachsel, Jillian Dart, Lilli Evans,
Eckard Geisler, Antti Haatanen, Gordon Honey, Valerie Hopcraft, Marie Kamara,
Trudy Khan, Joyce Mayor, Clara Monari, Maria Prasad, Frances Price, Monika
Ross, Erich Rust, Sigrun Shahin, Ruth Sousa, Karin Sumption,
Gundula Tottman und Barbara von Alten.
im März Lesley Alexander, Micha Conzelmann, Tim
Conzelmann, Elaine Fader, Marion Ford, Ellen
Furness, Robin George, Robert Glean, Michael
Hawkins, Bernd Hildebrandt, Jane Lee, Colin
Lock, Margerita Lopez Ribena, Alice Melsheimer,
Peter Newton, Eleanore Patel, Charles
Schomburg, Helga Stephens, Felicia Stoica,
Waltraud Tooby, Sally Yates und Louis Zhou.
Happy Birthday to you all, Uwe Maynard
Street Money
A few people from the German YMCA have continued to collect money from the street. Some also
donated their spare pennies to the good cause. So we were able to donate £130 along with the
remaining Stollen etc to The Connection at St Martin’s, the homeless charity in Trafalgar Square.
Thanks to all involved!
Volunteering for Age UK
Age UK Westminster are always looking for committed volunteers and offer a variety of volunteering
roles. Our aim is to combat loneliness and isolation in the lives of the elderly and we operate a
Befriending Service which matches an older person with a Volunteer Befriender. If you have some
spare time and would like to volunteer, please contact us.
Email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Telephone: 020 3004 5610 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 14:00)
Website: https://www.ageukwestminster.org.uk
DVDs for Seamen’s Mission
If you have spare DVDs that you don’t need we will happily collect and pass them on to lonely
seafarers. On the ocean they usually don’t have TV reception.
Conversation & Culture Classes:
Monday from 7.1. In Memoriam
German (advanced) 10:00
Italian (lower intermediary) 12:30 Irmgard Benham died
German (lower beginners plus) 12:30 22 October 2018 aged 89.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her
Tuesday from 8.1. and her family and friends.
German (intermediary) 12:30
German (upper beginners plus) 15:00 “Our faith is the victory that has
German (medium beginners plus) 18:00 overcome the world.” 1 John 5.412 Text For The Month
Februar 2019 ich habe mehr Schläge erlitten, bin öfter
gefangen, oft in Todesnöten gewesen; von
Ich bin überzeugt, dass dieser Zeit Leiden den Juden habe ich fünfmal vierzig Streiche
nicht ins Gewicht fallen gegenüber weniger eins empfangen; ich bin dreimal mit
der Herrlichkeit, die an uns offenbart Stöcken geschlagen, einmal gesteinigt, habe
werden soll. Römer 8,18 dreimal Schiffbruch erlitten, Tag und Nacht
Der erste Teil des Verses ist schwer zu schlucken. in der Tiefe des Meers zugebracht; ich bin
Paulus nimmt hier in seinem Brief an die oft gereist, ich bin in Gefahr gewesen durch
Christen in Rom den Mund ziemlich voll. Jeder die Flüsse, in Gefahr durch die Mörder, in
von uns kennt große Leiden in dieser Zeit. Die Gefahr unter den Juden, in Gefahr unter den
Zeitungen und Nachrichtensendungen sind Heiden, in Gefahr in den Städten, in Gefahr in
voll davon, man hört es von Anderen und der Wüste, in Gefahr auf dem Meer, in Gefahr
viele von uns brauchen gar nicht so weit zu unter den falschen Brüdern; in Mühe und
gehen. Wir selbst haben schon dies oder Arbeit, in viel Wachen, in Hunger und Durst, in
das gelitten oder machen sogar gerade jetzt viel Fasten, in Frost und Blöße; außer was sich
etwas Schweres durch. sonst zuträgt, nämlich, dass täglich die Sorge
für alle Gemeinden auf mir lastet.“
Manch einer sieht vor lauter Leiden nichts
Anderes mehr. Das ist verständlich bei Das alles hatte er wohl schon hinter sich, als er
chronischen Schmerzen oder schleichendem den Monatsspruch schrieb. Wie kann jemand,
Siechtum ohne Aussicht auf Heilung. Und der das alles erlebt hat, schreiben
auch für körperlich Gesunde können die Ich bin überzeugt, dass dieser Zeit Leiden
Umstände zu viel werden: Einsamkeit, nicht ins Gewicht fallen gegenüber der
Liebeskummer, Krieg und Streit, Armut, Herrlichkeit, die an uns offenbart werden
Hunger, Unterdrückung, Arbeits- und soll?
Hoffnungslosigkeit. Es wird zu viel und man
fühlt sich machtlos. Wer z.B. im Tsunami oder Er hat doch eine ganz eigene Erfahrung
bei anderen Katastrophen alles Hab und von den Leiden seiner Zeit, scheint mehr
Gut und die liebsten Menschen verloren mitgemacht zu haben als viele von uns. Er
hat, für den fallen die Leiden dieser Zeit sehr ist kein abgehobener Schwärmer, der satt
wohl ins Gewicht, oder? Da darf man doch im warmen Zimmer sitzt und von etwas
wohl klagen? Würde Paulus unter solchen fabuliert, von dem er nichts versteht. Im direkt
Umständen sagen „Ist nicht so schlimm, fällt vorangehenden Text hat er gerade auf unsere
nicht ins Gewicht“? Sterblichkeit hingewiesen. Wie kann er dann
so etwas schreiben?
Ich kann mir schwer vorstellen, dass Paulus so
herzlos abgehoben von allem menschlichen Der zweite Teil des Verses ist wohl die
Leid war. Sicher, als er noch ein gnadenloser Erklärung. Die Leiden fallen nicht ins Gewicht,
Christen-Verfolger war und sich an verglichen mit der Herrlichkeit, die kommen
Steinigungen beteiligt hat (Apostelgeschichte soll. Das bedeutet, er weiß sehr wohl, wie
ab 7,54), war er ein engstirniger religiöser Sorge, Not und Bedrängnis schmecken. Er will
Fanatiker ohne Mitleid. Aber mit seiner sie nicht verniedlichen. Aber das Kommende
Bekehrung wird sich das gewandelt haben. ist so viel besser, dass es das leicht aufwiegt.
Von da an war er selbst verfolgt und hatte zu Dieses Leben ist begrenzt. Dieser Körper stirbt.
leiden. Er schreibt selten darüber, aber im 2. Aber Paulus ist von der Auferstehung der
Brief an die Korinther (11,23-28) listet er auf, Toten so überzeugt und begeistert, dass seine
was ihm als Christen widerfahren ist: Probleme für ihn dagegen verblassen.
„Sie sind Diener Christi? Ich rede töricht: Ich „Warum setzen wir Apostel uns in unserem
bin's wohl mehr: Ich habe mehr gearbeitet, Dienst ständig Gefahren aus? Es vergeht kein13
Tag, an dem ich nicht vom Tod bedroht bin. March 2019
Das ist keine Übertreibung – so wahr ich
durch Jesus Christus, unseren Herrn, stolz Return to the Lord with all your hearts…
auf euch bin, Geschwister; euer Glaube ist ja and serve him only. 1 Samuel 7.3
ein Ergebnis meines gefahrvollen Dienstes. This is a fitting text for Lent. Return to the
Hier in Ephesus hatte ich mit Gegnern des Lord – come back to him. In old times one
Evangeliums eine Auseinandersetzung, die would have said “Repent!”. Moses had to direct
wie ein Kampf mit wilden Tieren war, ein his people back to God after they had made
Kampf auf Leben und Tod. Weshalb hätte ich themselves a golden idol in the desert. The
mich darauf einlassen sollen, wenn ich nicht judges and prophets of the Old Covenant, as
überzeugt wäre, dass es eine Auferstehung Samuel here, had to say it time and again. John
der Toten gibt?“ 1. Korinther 15,30-32 the Baptist preached it. Jesus himself and then
Church leaders up to Luther and until today
Haben wir so eine starke Hoffnung auf diese had it in their focus.
Überwindung des Todes, auf ein neues,
besseres Leben mit Gott, das die Krankheiten Throughout the ages people went on their
und Probleme unseres Alltags klein aussehen own ways, not asking where to find God, not
lässt? Wird dieser Glaube auch noch tragen, caring about their neighbour. Sometimes
wenn unsere Stunde zu gehen kommt? Das more, sometimes less. Occasionally I catch
gebe Gott! Ich kann es mir heute noch gar myself that my thoughts spin around one
nicht so richtig vorstellen, wie das wohl sein thing or the other (politically the B-word
wird, aber ich bin sehr gespannt. comes to mind, or just finances) without
considering what God might think about it.
Not that I can always tell the answer to that
question, but since God is alive we might
as well include him in our musings about
everything we do or don’t. It’s courtesy to
acknowledge the presence of a friend when
he’s in the room. God is our best friend by far.
And thinking about His will (call it meditation
or prayer) might open new angles to look at
our daily problems. So it’s good to return to
the Lord.
Once we returned to him it just makes sense
to serve him only. If we serve exclusively
ourselves or other people or some ideals,
we haven’t really returned to him, have we?
Unfortunately, we don’t always know which
way he would like us to turn, even if we want
to do it. We get easily distracted by interesting
things (at least I do), so returning to the Lord is
not a once and for all but a continuous effort
to redirect our steps to God again and again.
Lent is a good time to practise this. And after
Lent is a good time to continue this practice –
until next Lent. Like in football: after the game
is before the next one.
"The Resurrection" from the Isenheim Altarpiece
Udo BauerGerman-Speaking Organisations German-Speaking Churches, London
Austrian Cultural Forum London Evangelische Gemeinde Petersham
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Tel: 020 8876 6366
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch www.ev-kirche-london-west.org.uk
Dienst (DAAD) Gottesdienst jeden 2. und 4. Sonntag im
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Tel: 020 7824 1300, www.london.diplo.de Tel: 020 7247 9529
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German Historical Institute Gottesdienst jeden 2., 4., 5. Sonntag im
17 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2NJ Monat 11 Uhr. 1. und 3. Sonntag am
Tel: 020 7309 2050, www.ghil.ac.uk Vorabend-Samstag 17 Uhr
German Saturday School Central London Katholische Gemeinde Petersham
2 Rowington Close, W2 5TF St Thomas Aquinas
Tel. 07542 733 974 Ham Street, Ham, Richmond TW10 7HT
www.gsscentrallondon.org.uk Tel: 020 8332 1036
www.dkg-london.org
German School London Gottesdienst jeden Sonntag 11:30 Uhr
Douglas House, Petersham Road, Richmond,
Evangelische Christuskirche
Surrey TW10 7AH
19 Montpelier Pl., London SW7 1HL
Tel: 020 8940 2510, www.dslondon.org.uk
Tel: 020 8876 6366
German Welfare Council www.ev-kirche-london-west.org.uk
35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL Gottesdienst jeden Sonntag 11 Uhr
Tel: 020 7262 2463, www.gwc-london.org.uk Evangelische Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Kirche
50 Dacres Rd., Forest Hill, London SE23 2NR
Goethe Institut
Tel: 020 7794 4207
50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, www.german-church.org/london-ost
London SW7 2PH, Tel: 020 7596 4000 Gottesdienst jeden 2. Sonntag im Monat
www.goethe.de/london 15:30 Uhr und 4. Sonntag im Monat 10:30 Uhr
Hostel for young women Evangelische St. Marien-Kirche
Lioba House, 42-44 Exeter Road, 10 Sandwich St., London WC1 9PL
London NW2 4SB, Tel: 020 8438 9628 Tel: 020 7794 4207
info.house42@yahoo.com www.german-church.org/london-ost
Gottesdienst jeden 2., 3. Sonntag im Monat
Österreichische Botschaft 11Uhr und 4. Sonntag im Monat 15 Uhr
18 Belgrave Mews West, London SW1X 8HU
Tel: 020 7344 3250, www.bmaa.gv.at/london Swiss Connection, Swiss Church
79 Endell St., London WC2H 9DY
Schweizer Botschaft Tel: 020 7836 1418
16-18 Montagu Place, London W1H 2BQ www.swisschurchlondon.org.uk
Tel: 020 7616 6000, Gottesdienst jeden 1., 3. Sonntag im Monat
www.eda.admin.ch/london 11UhrServices and Contacts 15
Au Pair Services
The German YMCA offers an au pair placement Chief Executive:
service in co-operation with the IN VIA and VIJ Uwe Maynard
associations in Germany. To find the right family for Tel: +44 (0)20 7723 9276
the right au pair and vice versa is one of our aims.
To facilitate exchange between cultures is another. Programme Manager:
With our programmes, which include social-cultural
events especially addressed to au pairs, we aim to Alice Melsheimer
give a broad experience of country, history and Tel: +44 (0)20 3287 8195
culture. We also offer the intercultural qualification vps@german-ymca.org.uk
course “Dare to Differ”.
Telephone Contact Chaplain & Prog. Secretary:
With the support of the trustees of the former Udo Bauer
German Old People’s Home “Homelands” we have a
project for anybody who is a native German speaker Programme Office:
and lives in the UK. If you can not meet other Tel: +44 (0)20 7723 5684
German speakers in person this is an opportunity u.bauer@german-ymca.org.uk
to talk to someone in your language. For further
information please phone our office and we will
put you in contact with Ursula Mitchell. Youth Secretaries:
Rachel Shilson
Volunteer Placement Services Barbara von Alten
In co-operation with other organisations we offer
young people the opportunity to volunteer abroad
for a period of three to twelve months. Project Youth Office:
themes could include: youth, sport, culture, social Tel: +44 (0)20 3238 2197
care, environment. Our aim is to provide young y-services@german-ymca.org.uk
people with an intercultural learning experience
and to encourage social integration. For further Au Pair Services:
information, or if your organisation would like to Tel: +44 (0)20 3238 2197
host a volunteer, please contact Alice Melsheimer
by phone or e-mail. au-pairs@german-ymca.org.uk
Office Hours Volunteer Placement Secretary:
The office is open from Monday to Friday 9am -
Alice Melsheimer
12 and 1 - 5pm. In case of an emergency please
contact the duty manager of the Lancaster Hall
Hotel on 020 7723 9276. Volunteer Placement Services:
Tel: +44 (0)20 3287 8195
Programme Booking vps@german-ymca.org.uk
If you would like to take part in our activities you
can book in person, by telephone or e-mail.
Volunteers (on placement):
Jakob Fischer
The German YMCA is a Christian movement which Julian Kastner
welcomes people regardless of their gender, age, y-volunteers@german-ymca.org.uk
religion or ethnic background.German YMCA
35 Craven Terrace
London
Founded in London 1860 Reg. Charity No. 250118 W2 3EL
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