
News and views from the German-language region of Europe
50 years ago today |
Filed under Life in Europe |
Most people would be quite surprised to learn what law took effect in Germany 50 years ago today. Read more…»»
"Cruising" in Berlin |
Filed under Life in Europe |
The last couple of weeks provided some interesting experiences in Berlin, both for "normal" spectators and celebrity hawks. Read more…»»
"Spokesperson" Club |
Filed under UCG-Holland |
We used to call it "Spokesman" Club, but that would not be appropriate for our speaker’s club in the Netherlands. Read more…»»
Trumpets in Venlo |
Filed under UCG-Germany, UCG-Holland |
This year we again had a combined service for the Feast of Trumpets in Venlo, the Netherlands. Read more…»»
International Relationship |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
Yesterday we had another international meeting of sorts, this time in Belgium – a wedding! Read more…»»
A funeral before the Feast |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
Today Kurt Schmitz conducted the funeral of Karl-Heinz Pasch, the husband of one of our members in the Dormagen congregation. Read more…»»
A long distance funeral |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
The result of an unexpected email last week was an unusual but positive funeral for all involved. Read more…»»
A visit on the way to the Feast |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
On my drive from Bonn to Schluchsee I stopped by to see Elisabeth and Alois Drosdek. They won’t be able to attend the Feast with us this year. Read more…»»
The Feast early crew |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
At our Schluchsee feast site every year we have a crew that arrives a day early to get the hall ready. Read more…»»
Our member from Armenia |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
This year Mnazakan Poghossjan is again our special guest at the Feast of Tabernacles in Schluchsee. Read more…»»
Translating at the Feast |
Filed under UCG-Germany |
Sermons at our Schluchsee feast site are given in English or German, and the message is then translated into the other language. Read more…»»
Paul Kieffer's blog with personal insights and news from the German-language region in Europe.