A community united by faith. That’s Aufwind Gemeinde. It’s a free church. It’s located in the Stuttgart Ludwigsburg area. Aufwind Gemeinde proudly proclaims its evangelical faith. They see themselves as part of a global Christian community. This includes many different churches communities and fellowships.
Aufwind Gemeinde is not defined by special doctrines unlike some other churches. Free churches are not unusual. They simply have state-independent administration from their founding. In countries without a state or national church all churches are free churches. The USA is an example.
Aufwind Gemeinde believes many different communities and churches are justified. They want to learn from others and contribute their own. They work with many churches and communities to shape the religious landscape.
Aufwind Gemeinde belongs to the Via Movement association. Around 60 different communities in southern Germany belong to it. The Via Movement is part of the Federation of Free Pentecostal Churches (BFP). This gives it official church status.
Through the German Evangelical Alliance Aufwind Gemeinde connects with the Evangelical Church. They are members of the Association of Evangelical Free Churches and the Working Community of Christian Churches.
Locally Aufwind Gemeinde works with Hemmingen churches and communities. They collaborate on the annual Alliance Prayer Week and the ecumenical service at the Hemmingen Fleckenfest. So next time you are in Hemmingen you can visit Aufwind Gemeinde. You’ll find its welcoming atmosphere inspiring. Its commitment to community is uplifting. The church is an integral part of the region. It plays a vital role.