Wonder what it’s like to attend a service in winter? From January 1st until Palm Sunday, the Pauluskirche Altona reduces heating for ecological reasons. Services move to the upper hall. The organ makes way for a piano. Pews are replaced with chairs.
The Ev. Luth. Paulus-Kirchengemeinde Altona welcomes you. It is located at Bei der Pauluskirche. That’s Paul’s Church in English. The Pauluskirche Altona is more than just a building. It is a community hub.
The Paulus-Kirchengemeinde Altona offers many activities. There are services led by Pastorin Katharina Fried. Also Pastorin Elisabeth Waller and Pastor Dr. Nils Petersen lead services.
The Pauluskirche Altona hosts a games night. It is for old and young. Anna-Lena and Renate lead this event. There are also musical events. The Paulus Choir performs here.
The Pauluskirche Altona also has a youth service. Pastorin Claudia Kress leads it. Probst Frie Bräsen introduced Pastorin Claudia Kress to the Paul-Gerhardt Kirche.
The Paulus-Kirchengemeinde Altona participates in joint activities. This includes a confirmation program. It is for 14- and 15-year-olds. The program includes Paulus, Paul-Gerhardt, Luther and Tabita churches. It offers community, games, fun and reflection.
The annual theme for 2025 is Prüft alles und behaltet das Gute. This translates to test everything and keep the good. It comes from Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. The Pauluskirche Altona embraces this message. It encourages reflection and discernment.
The Pauluskirche Altona is an active parish. It belongs to the Kirchenkreis Altona. This larger church district includes 14 churches. They are in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.
So, the Pauluskirche Altona is a place of community. It offers varied programs. It welcomes everyone. Here you can find fellowship. You can also explore your faith. The church invites you to participate. Come and be part of the community.