How does a community that began in 1922 continue to thrive today? Let’s explore Die Christengemeinschaft Nurnberg. This community has been active since the very founding of the Christengemeinschaft.
The building we see now became its home in 1976. Since then Die Christengemeinschaft Nurnberg has filled it with life. Here at Die Christengemeinschaft Nurnberg, the Menschenweihehandlung is celebrated. This is a key service. Numerous events on religious and spiritual topics also occur here.
Die Christengemeinschaft Nurnberg also cultivates a rich cultural life. This is achieved through changing exhibitions and concerts. People of all faiths are welcome.
Die Christengemeinschaft emerged from a movement for religious renewal. Friedrich Rittelmeyer founded it. He was a pastor from Bavaria. Rittelmeyer interpreted Christianity. He based his interpretation on Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophy.
Rittelmeyer was a pastor in Nuremberg in 1902. He connected with Rudolf Steiner in 1911. In 1922, the Christengemeinschaft was founded in Dornach near Basel. Rittelmeyer performed the first Menschenweihehandlung. He also ordained priests.
The Christengemeinschaft sees itself as a cult community. It links Christian traditions with non-biblical sources of truth. Steiner’s thinking shapes the understanding of Christian traditions.
The central sacrament is the Menschenweihehandlung. It aims to unfold the Christ forces. This happens through bread and wine. These elements have been spiritually transformed.
Die Christengemeinschaft in Nurnberg is part of a larger organization. This organization is hierarchical. The head is the “Erzoberlenker.” He is advised by the “Siebenerkreis.” The Gemeinden are grouped into “Regions.” A Lenker and a Koordinator are assigned to each region. Priests are responsible for the services.
Die Christengemeinschaft in Bayern has had corporate status since 1974. The international organization is registered in Amsterdam. It is known as “Stichting de Christengemeenschap.”
Die Christengemeinschaft in Nurnberg offers a variety of events. These include services, discussions, and theater performances. For example, there is a play about Rudolf Steiner and his umbrella. There are family Sundays and discussions about the soul.
Die Christengemeinschaft in Nurnberg continues to be a vibrant center. It offers spiritual and cultural enrichment. It welcomes all who are interested. Next to Die Christengemeinschaft Nurnberg there are parking spaces available for visitors.