THE PROGRAMME OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2019 - and lots more! - German YMCA in London
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THE PROGRAMME
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2019
Lunch Frikadellen
Faith Talk Why has the Y the C?
Bring & Buy Oxford Skattreffen
Peter’s Music Live Anita Tomasevich
Schubertiade Cornelia & Clara Mayer
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 We are a Christian movement and stand for
the oldest YMCAs in London and has been respect and freedom for all, tolerance and
part of the English YMCA movement since understanding between people of different
that time. We are also one of the largest faiths, opinions and race.
charities with German roots operating in We welcome people of different Christian
England and support the German-speaking traditions, those of other faiths and those of
and local community in a variety of ways, none.
from organised events and programmes, Although, because of our Association’s
assistance to individuals in crisis situations, heritage, the name contains “German”, “Young”
to material and practical support for other and “Men”, we welcome anyone of any age and
organisations. nationality, male and female. Our doors are
On the following pages you will find details open to all, members and non-members alike.
of our regular programmes and events:
our Parent-Toddler group, the au pair What other services do we offer?
Tea Morning, the Anglo-German Circle, Through our Youth Secretaries and the
Schubertiade Concerts, trips and visits, and Programme Secretary (who is also the
much more. Association’s Chaplain) we aim to give advice
Our home has been in the Lancaster Gate, to individuals, to those in crisis situations
Bayswater area north of Hyde Park in central and those just in need of general advice. We
London since 1959. Here, in Craven Terrace, also offer an au pair placement service in
is our Association’s centre and the Lancaster cooperation with IN VIA and the VIJ in Germany.
Hall Hotel. The hotel was opened in 1973 We try to create a network of people who,
by the German YMCA and offers both the through direct contact with each other, are
tourist and business traveller an ideal base able to support one another on an ongoing
in central London at affordable prices. basis outside the activities in our centre.
Contents Accessibility Statement
About Us / Accessibility Statement 2 Please note that our programmes take place in
various rooms, including the Brothers Room. The
Regular Programme: Brothers Room is not suitable for those who rely
for young adults 4 exclusively on a wheelchair for access. If you rely on
or young families 5 a wheelchair for access please contact Udo Bauer on
General Programme: 020 7723 5684 to discuss what suitable arrangements
for young adults 6 can be made.
for everyone 8
News 10
Published by:
Text For The Month 12
German Young Men’s Christian Association
German-Speaking
Organisations/Churches 14 Editorial Team:
Uwe Maynard, Alice Melsheimer, Udo Bauer, Rachel Shilson, Barbara von Alten
Services & Contacts 15 Designed by Richard Thurston
Accommodation & Map 16 © 2019
Schubertiade Peter’s
Sunday 20th October, 15:00 Music Live :
Cornelia & Clara Mayer Anita
(zither & soprano) Tomasevich (piano)
Wednesday 6th November,
14:00
P8 P9
Sunday 17th November SCHUMANN CD LAUNCH
15:00 Monday 7th October 19:00
Simon Wallfisch (Baritone) and Edward Rushton (Piano)
Miranda Westcott
& Mark Packwood
(soprano & piano)
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Pine Arrangements
Specialities
• Stollen
• Christmas
Pine Arrangements
• Stollen
• Christmas
• Biscuits
• Biscuits
Cards Cards
• Lebkuchen
• Tombola
• Tombola
• Lebkuchen
• Handicrafts
• Handicrafts
& Buy
Candles • German
Candles • German
BooksBooks
• German
• German
BreadBread
• Live•Music
Live Music
Children’s
Children’s
Entertainment • Wurst
Entertainment • Wurst
• Leberkäse
• Leberkäse
• Cake• Cake
PotatoPotato • Glühwein
Salad Salad • Glühwein
FUNDS RAISED
FUNDSFOR FRIENDS
RAISED FOR FRIENDS
OF ST MARY’S
OF ST MARY’S
HOSPITAL,
HOSPITAL,
PADDINGTON
PADDINGTON
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Saturday 19th October, 12:30
FAITH TALK
Raising funds for Thursday 14th November, 19:00
Hallfield Primary School Why has the Y the C?
4 Regular Programme: or young families
PLEASE SEE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT ON PAGE 2
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
Regular Programme: for young people
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
Neasden
P6
Tuesday 12th November
19:45 THE SHRI SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR
Temple 10TH OCTOBER
THE MUSICAL
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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
6 General Programme: for young people
PLEASE SEE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT ON PAGE 2
Sa 5.10. Neasden Temple 09:30
We visit a traditional Hindu Temple: The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. It is the first and largest Hindu
stone Mandir Temple in the Western hemisphere. Inside Indian beliefs, art and tradition come
alive. This visit counts as part of the Dare to Differ course.
Booking: now open Price: £2 to be paid at the temple
Meeting point: Stonebridge Park Station, NW10 ORW (behind the ticket barrier)
Su 13.10. Harry Potter Walking Tour 13:45
Join us and explore the sites of London shown in the Harry Potter series. This Harry Potter Walking
Tour will take you into the magical world of wizardry in London.
You will see many of the Harry Potter film locations used in London, including the Ministry of
Magic and the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron and similar spots.
Booking: now open Price: £9
Meeting point: Westminster tube station (In the ticket hall, next to the Information Point by Exit 4)
We 16.10. Musical Fame 19:30
Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture
film, the musical Fame is an international
smash hit sensation following the lives of
students at New York’s High School For The
Performing Arts as they navigate their way
through the highs and lows, the romances and
the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life.
Booking: now open
Price: £ 29.50
Meeting point: The Peacock Theatre, Portugal
Street, London, WC2A 2HT
Sa 27.10. Oxford 11:00
Come with us on a tour to Oxford! Oxford is a buzzing and famous university city with long
traditions and a lot to see. A guided tour will take us through the heart of the historic city centre
illustrating the history of Oxford and its University. We’ll go by train. Please buy train tickets in
advance.
Booking: now open Price: Please buy your own ticket Meeting point: Paddington Station
Fr 1.11. Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival 16:30
Zur Bonfirenight gehen wir zu einem der größten Events
Londons. Vor dem berühmten Alexandra Palace erwartet euch
Livemusik, Shows und ein spektakuläres Feuerwerk mit Sicht
auf London.
Buchung: ab sofort Kosten: £9.50
Treffpunkt: Alexandra Palace Rail Station, Ausgang
Buckingham Road
Fr 8.11. Jack the Ripper Tour 19:15 This exciting tour will teach you everything about London’s most famous serial killer. The only Jack the Ripper Tour in London with a hand- held projector to show you original pictures of the crime scenes. Booking: open Price: £10 Meeting Point: Exit Three of Aldgate East tube station Tip: Su 3.11. Diwali Festival in Trafalgar Square Celebrating its 16th anniversary Diwali Festival, the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of lights, is celebrated with music and stage dance, an authentic street food market, craft and community stalls plus dance, yoga, henna art and much more. Further information on www.london.gov.uk/ events/2019-11-03/diwali-2019 and other sites. Tip: Tu 5.11. Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night In 1605 thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Among them was Guy Fawkes, Britain's most notorious traitor. His capture is commemorated throughout Britain every year on or around the night of November 5th with bonfires and fireworks. More information on ‘Visit London’ and other sites. Tu 12.11.‘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 16.11. Dare to Differ: British Education System 13:30 Today Wanda Marshall, a secondary school languages teacher currently working in primary schools, will give us an overview of how the education system works in the UK. Booking: open Price: £3 Meeting Point: Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL Hinweis: Am Samstag, 7. Dezember findet im German YMCA ein Weihnachtsmarkt statt mit Angeboten für Leib und Seele. Bestimmt findet sich noch das ein oder andere Geschenk. Vielleicht haben auch Eure Gastfamilien Interesse? Gesucht werden immer Helfer und Helferinnen. Wenn Ihr Interesse habt, meldet Euch bitte im Büro!
8 General Programme: for everyone
PLEASE SEE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT ON PAGE 2
Tu 1.10. Film Club: Goodbye Lenin 14:00
Tragikomödie: Ein junger Mann versucht seiner kranken Mutter
zu verheimlichen, dass es die DDR nicht mehr gibt (no subtitles).
Th 3.10. Anglo-German Circle: Nord- und Süd-Deutsche Mundart 19:00
Wer kennt Rudolf Kinau oder Karl Valentin? Nach diesem
Abend werden es wieder mehr Menschen sein.
Sa 5.10. Ökumenischer Gottesdienst in St Georg 18:00
I’ve been looking for freedom – 30 Jahre nach dem Fall der Mauer.
Gottesdienst aller deutschsprachigen Gemeinden. Alie St., E1 8EB
Mo 7.10. Schumann CD Launch 19:00
Simon Wallfisch (Baritone) and Edward Rushton (Piano) perform songs
from their brand new CD ‘Robert Schumann: Songs of Love and Death’.
Presented by Richard Jackson. Please book your free ticket with Udo.
Th 10.10. Anglo-German Circle: Homeopathy and Detox 19:00
Aileen Wong RSHom speaks on how homeopathy can
support healing from toxins.
Tu 15.10. Film Club: Midnight in Paris 14:00
A writer finds inspiration in Paris – old times come to life.
Th 17.10. Anglo-German Circle: The Celts 19:00
Documentary on the history of this ancient European tribe.
Sa 19.10. Bring & Buy 12:30
Please collect anything sellable. You may bring donations before the date. All
funds raised will go to Hallfield Primary School. We will be serving light
refreshments (Bratwurst, cake …) as an added attraction.
Su 20.10. Schubertiade: Zither & Songs - 70 years of "The Third Man“ 15:00
Cornelia (Viennese Zither) and Clara (Soprano) Mayer from Vienna perform music
by Karas, Schubert and other composers. Followed by tea/coffee & cake.
Mo 21.10. Skattreffen 19:00
Skat zugunsten des German Welfare Council. £5 Mindestspende.
We 23.10. Lunch: Frikadellen 12:45
Two courses £8 (before 17.10. £1 less)
Conversation & Culture Classes:
Monday from 9.9. Tuesday from 10.9.
German (advanced conversation) 10:00 German (advanced) 12:30
Italian (lower intermediary) 12:30 German (intermediary) 15:00
German (beginners plus) 12:30 German (intermediary) 18:00
German (beginners) 18:00
We 23.10. Peter’s Music Film: The Third Man 14:00
Post war thriller with Joseph Cotton, Orson Welles and Alida Valli.
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Th 24.10. Anglo-German Circle: Great Railway Journeys 19:00
Michael Portillo takes us on a DVD trip from Vienna to Trieste.
Th 31.10. Anglo-German Circle: Deutsche Schlager live 19:00
Solistin Elena Straface singt und wird von ihrem Partner Mihai Cataro auf dem
Keyboard begleitet (the evening might be filmed by Rumanian TV).
Tu 5.11. Film Club: Das Leben der Anderen 14:00
Schriftsteller in der DDR wird von der Stasi beobachtet … (no subtitles).
We 6.11. Peter’s Music Live: Anita Tomasevich 14:00
The pianist will perform a Bach-Busoni and Chopin recital.
Th 7.11. Anglo-German Circle: 30 years without the wall 19:00
We remember the fall of the Berlin wall with video clips and personal memories.
We 13.11. Skattreffen 19:00
Skat zugunsten des German Welfare Council. £5 Mindestspende.
Th 14.11. Anglo-German Circle: Faith Talk 19:00
Our Chaplain Udo asks: Why has the Y the C?
Su 17.11. Schubertiade: Westcott – Packwood Duo 15:00
Miranda Westcott (soprano) & Mark Packwood (piano) perform
music by Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Britten and Mathias.
Tu 19.11. Film Club: Les Miserables 14:00
Classic adaption of Victor Hugo’s novel starring Fredric March,
Charles Laughton and Sir Cedric Hardwicke.
Th 21.11. Anglo-German Circle: Beer tasting 19:00
We hear about the history and the making of beer and test
a few British and German samples with Tony Smith (CAMRA).
Sa 23.11. Schubert Society Singer Prize Competition 11:00-14:00 & 15:00-18:00
in association with The London Song Festival
Renowned German tenor Christoph Prégardien holds a masterclass and will
select the winner. Schubert Society members £15 (instead of £20).
1901 Arts Club 7, Exton Street, Waterloo, London SE1 8UE
Th 28.11. Anglo-German Circle: Susan Boyle 19:00
Christine Bauer talks about the Scottish singer.
Forthcoming dates in December:
Th 5.12. Anglo-German Circle: Pine Arrangements 19:00
Sa 7.12. Weihnachtsmarkt (helpers needed, please contact Udo) 13:00
Th 12.12. Weihnachtsessen (booking now) 12:45
Mo 16.12. Weihnachstsfeier des German Welfare Councils 14:00
Th 19.12. Voices in Harmony 19:00
10 News
Cake for the homeless Craven Terrace Community Fayre
In September we raised funds for the homeless The Community Fayre in June raised a
with a cake sale. The resulting total of £110 went total of £2311 for the Friends of St Mary’s
to The Connection at St Martin’s in the Fields. Hospital. Thank you to all involved!
Many thanks to all involved!
Preparation for the Christmas Market
If you still have brand new things that you
don’t really need, we are collecting prizes
for our tombola. If it’s a box of chocolates
that soon reaches its sell by date, we can
use it for our Bring & Buy on 19th October
(like anything used that is still good). You
can leave it at the Lancaster Hall Hotel
Deutsche Gottesdienste in Kentish Town Reception any time. Just let them know
Einmal im Monat gibt es in der Anglikanischen St.
Benet's Church einen Gottesdienst auf Deutsch mit what it is for.
anschliessendem Kaffee und Kuchen. 1. Sonntag Please do help us to achieve a great result
im Monat 16:00, Lupton Street, Kentish Town NW5, by volunteering, donating and advertising.
www.saintbenets.org.uk Many thanks in advance for your support!
175 Years of the YMCA
In 1844 the YMCA was founded by George Williams and
his friends in a draper’s shop in St Paul’s Churchyard,
just outside the big steps of the cathedral. This August
people from YMCAs all over the world came to the Excel
Exhibition Centre in London to celebrate the anniversary
with music, workshops, talks, exhibitions, prayers and
sports opportunities. Our Association supported the event
with three volunteers. Happy Birthday YMCA!
Heidi’s BBQ
Again we were lucky with the weather. Everyone enjoyed
themselves and had a good chat with Bratwurst and potato
salad on the side. Not to forget the green jelly and ice cream
and lots of other eats and drinks. Heidi and her friends
excelled themselves again. Thank you Heidi and team!
Zum Geburtstag wünschen wir von Herzen Gottes Segen:
im Oktober Irmgard Byrne, Hildegard Charles, Patrick Cherlet, Rita Chesney, Graham Croston,
Nora Daur, Meredith Draper, Angela Fox, Elli Gill, Martina Hildebrandt, Margit Hosseini,
Daphne James, Roger Losse, Joan Luck, Margit Martiniak, Numa, Barbara Nycyk, Sandra-Lee
Palmer, Helga Read, Hildegard Shepherd, Rachel Shilson, Nicholas Wedd und Max Wright.
im November Irene Anderson, Gerry Butcher, Maria Dionysiou, Guy Fiegehen, Anne
Furneaux, Uwe Greiner, Gisela Hamilton, Markus Hildebrandt, Alistair Hutchenson, Suzanne
Jelska, Maria Lohre, Mervyn Martin, John McLeod, Rosemary Morgan, Maureen Neumann,
Katharina Prevc, Heidi Ram, Doris Ratnam, Herta Rubman, Svitlana Shabaldak, Mike Tobias,
Heike Weicher, Aileen Wong und Bilyana Woodroffe.
Happy Birthday to you all, Uwe MaynardINVITES YOU TO OUR
German Specialities • Stollen • Biscuits
Lebkuchen • Pine Arrangements
Christmas Cards • Tombola
Handicrafts • Candles
German Books • German Bread
Live Music
Children’s Entertainment
Wurst • Leberkäse
Cake • Potato Salad
Glühwein
FUNDS RAISED FOR
FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S HOSPITAL, PADDINGTON
SATURDAY, 7TH DECEMBER 2019, 1:00 TO 5:00 PM
LANCASTER HALL HOTEL, CRAVEN TERRACE, LONDON W212 Text For The Month
October 2019 es vermag, auch in der gottlosen Fremde
dem Schicksal zu trotzen.
Wie es dir möglich ist: Aus dem Vollen
(Aus die-bibel.de)
schöpfend – gib davon Almosen! Wenn
dir wenig möglich ist, fürchte dich nicht, Der erste Teil unseres Verses ist leicht
aus dem Wenigen Almosen zu geben! verdaulich: Wie es dir möglich ist: Aus dem
Tobias 4,8 Vollen schöpfend – gib davon Almosen!
Das Buch Tobias ist auch unter dem Namen Wenn ich viel habe, tut es nicht weh. Kein
Tobit bekannt. Es gehört zu den sogenannten Problem, mache ich gerne.
Apokryphen, den „verborgene Schriften“
Aber der zweite Teil ist schon schwieriger:
zwischen Altem und Neuem Testament.
Wenn dir wenig möglich ist, fürchte dich
In der Reformation hat Martin Luther die
nicht, aus dem Wenigen Almosen zu
Schriften, die nicht im hebräischen Alten
Testament, aber in dessen griechischen geben!
Übersetzung standen, als weniger original, Keine Ausreden! „Ich bin knapp bei Kasse,
aber „nützlich und gut zu lesen“ angesehen. habe Schulden – da brauche ich jeden Penny.“
Das Buch Tobias entstand um 200 v.Chr. Es Tobias lässt das nicht gelten. Er sagt „Fürchte
erzählt von einer nach Assyrien deportierten dich nicht“. Das klingt viel besser als „Sei nicht
jüdischen Familie in der Zeit nach dem knauserig“. Es klingt fast ein wenig so, als ob
Ende des Nordreiches Israel (722 v.Chr.). du es selbst ja auch willst, und nur die Angst
Deren Vater Tobias (Tobit) verliert, da er an vor wirklicher Not dich zurückhält. Diese
den jüdischen Geboten auch im Ausland Angst kann ja berechtigt sein. Das weiß auch
festhält, seinen ganzen Besitz und erblindet Tobias, der hier zu seinem Sohn spricht. Er
später. Eine zweite Geschichte handelt von sagt nicht „Gib Alles!“ Er sagt „Wenn dir wenig
Sara. Die junge Frau ist von einem Dämon möglich ist“. Es ist also möglich, so wenig es
besessen, der jeden Bräutigam noch in auch sein mag. „Fürchte dich nicht“ – Angst
der Hochzeitsnacht tötet. Die Schicksale lähmt. Lass dich von der Angst befreien,
von Tobias und Sara werden im Laufe der gib nach deinen Möglichkeiten. Geben ist
Erzählung verwoben; schließlich werden seliger als nehmen. Es tut gut, Gutes zu tun.
ihre Geschicke mit Hilfe des Engels Rafael Die meisten Menschen können sich einen
zum Guten gewendet. Zuletzt heiratet kleinen Luxus in Form einer Spende für einen
Sara Tobias, den Sohn des gleichnamigen guten Zweck leisten. Das ist nicht nur für den
Familienvaters. Empfänger gut, sondern auch für den Geber
und sein seelisches Gleichgewicht.
Wie im Buch Hiob werden hier Erzählmotive
aus der persischen Mythologie mit Daran können wir in aller Bescheidenheit
jüdischer Gesetzesfrömmigkeit verknüpft. auch denken, wenn jemand uns etwas
Gesetzestreu werden vor allem die schenken möchte. „Das tut doch nicht
Hauptpersonen des Buches charakterisiert: nötig!“ Für mich, den Empfänger, vielleicht
Verständnisvoll, gerecht, aufrichtig und nicht. Aber gelegentlich ist es ganz gut für
couragiert ist der Idealtypus des Juden, der den Geber. „Kleine Geschenke erhalten die13
Freundschaft“ – aber nur, wenn sie auch What did Job say in his time? The book tells
angenommen werden. the story of the God fearing man Job who
Es geht in beide Richtungen: Gib, wie du loses wealth, children and health. Despite
kannst, dem der es nötig hat. Und gib all that he holds onto his faith and struggles
anderen auch die Chance, dir etwas zu with the unfairness of his fate. His three
geben. Beides ist nicht immer einfach, aber friends want to comfort him, but soon
es lässt sich üben. Ich wünsche dabei viel start defending God by insisting that Job
Freude! must have committed a grave sin to have
brought this upon himself. Job protests
November 2019 his innocence. And here he insists that he
knows his Redeemer, the next of kin who has
I know that my redeemer lives. the duty to buy him out of debt or slavery.
Job 19.25
His health had already gone, worms were
The moment I read this verse I had Handel’s already infesting him, but he still held onto
aria from the Messiah in my inner ear. I love hope that God will show himself merciful to
this piece of beautiful music. The melody him, that God himself would be his redeemer
is soaring upwards and the text proclaims in the end. A turn-around just before death’s
hope: door or a resurrection from the grave – both
I know that my Redeemer liveth can be interpreted. The end of the book of
And that He shall stand Job looks like the former version, the latter
At the latter day makes sense after Easter.
Upon the earth In any case: sometimes in our lives God may
And though worms destroy this body seem as if he didn’t care. “How have I deserved
Yet in my flesh shall I see God this calamity?” Job shows us that God
For now is Christ risen doesn’t pay like for like and punish us with
a vengeance. Suffering is not punishment
From the dead
for sin. But he also doesn’t reward us with
The first fruits of them that sleep easy life for being good. We can’t force him
I have to admit, that Handel’s lyrics take to make life the way we want it, neither
some liberties. Only the first six lines are by being good nor bad. Joy and suffering
from the Old Testament prophet Job. The are parts of life. In Christ God himself has
last three point to Christ as the fulfilment of chosen to bear suffering, to receive injury
this prophecy. With Handel we can look back and injustice in acceptance and go to the
on Job’s lines from a Christian point of view. cross out of love for his tormentors. Can I
We know not only that the redeemer lives,
follow that example? Even with faith in the
we also know his name as Jesus of Nazareth,
resurrection it’s not easy. So help me God!
the Christ. So these words from 1 Corinthians
15.20 make perfect sense to Christians. Udo BauerGerman-Speaking Organisations German-Speaking Churches, London
Austrian Cultural Forum London Evangelische Gemeinde Petersham
28 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PQ St Andrew’s
Tel: 020 7225 7300, www.acflondon.org Church Road, Petersham TW10 5HG
Tel: 020 8876 6366
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch www.ev-kirche-london-west.org.uk
Dienst (DAAD) Gottesdienst jeden 2. und 4. Sonntag im
1 Southampton Place, London WC1A 2DA Monat 16:30 Uhr
Tel: 020 7831 9511, www.daad.org.uk
Katholische Gemeinde Whitechapel
Deutsche Botschaft St. Bonifatius
23 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PZ 47 Adler St., London E1 1EE
Tel: 020 7824 1300, www.london.diplo.de Tel: 020 7247 9529
www.dkg-london.org
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
hostel@institut-st-bonifatius.de 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 Alice Melsheimer
events especially addressed to au pairs, we aim to Tel: +44 (0)20 3287 8195
give a broad experience of country, history and
vps@german-ymca.org.uk
culture. We also offer the intercultural qualification
course “Dare to Differ”.
Chaplain & Prog. Secretary:
Telephone Contact Udo Bauer
This is a project for anybody who is a native
German speaker and lives in the UK. If you can not Programme Office:
meet other German speakers in person this is an Tel: +44 (0)20 7723 5684
opportunity to talk to someone in your language.
u.bauer@german-ymca.org.uk
For further information please phone our office and
we will put you in contact with Ursula Mitchell.
Youth Secretaries:
Volunteer Placement Services Rachel Shilson
In co-operation with other organisations we offer Barbara von Alten
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
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people with an intercultural learning experience
and to encourage social integration. For further
information, or if your organisation would like to Au Pair Services:
host a volunteer, please contact Alice Melsheimer Tel: +44 (0)20 3238 2197
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):
Jan Kümmel
Mouna Mouami
The German YMCA is a Christian movement which Michele Parisi
welcomes people regardless of their gender, age, y-volunteers@german-ymca.org.uk
religion or ethnic background.German YMCA
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London
Founded in London 1860 Reg. Charity No. 250118 W2 3EL
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