High on the Frauenkopf, a church stands as a testament to community and faith. The Evangelische Kirche Frauenkopf. Let’s journey back to a time when this hilltop was just a dream for local worshippers.
In 1938, the Frauenkopf area had over 500 mostly Protestant residents. The church community purchased land with the goal of building a community center. War and post-war challenges delayed the project. But faith persevered.
Fast forward to 1953. Plans for the community center were revived. Diplomingenieur Erich Fritz was commissioned. A year later, in 1954, the foundation stone was laid. Hope was building, brick by brick.
Then came Easter Monday, April 12, 1955. A festive worship service marked the opening of the Frauenkopfkirche. It received the simple name “Frauenkopfkirche”. Familie Funk donated the baptismal and communion set. Hellmuth Hugendubel gifted the two glass windows. Soon after, the kindergarten opened its doors in May.
In 1956, the church bells rang for the first time. Donations made their purchase possible. Three years later, in 1959, the Weigle organ built in Echterdingen filled the Frauenkopfkirche with music. It was first played during a service on March 8. This Weigle organ is a gem. Its pipes still resonate with beautiful sounds.
The Evangelische Kirche Frauenkopf became more than just a church. In 1974, the parish got a second pastoral office.
The kindergarten closed in 1977. Its space became meeting and classrooms. But the community spirit thrived. The “Frauenkopfhocketse” street festival became a tradition. It started in the front Rosengartenstrasse. Since 1982, it has been celebrated every two years in the church garden.
Celebrations marked milestones. The 25th anniversary of the Frauenkopfkirche in 1980. The 40th anniversary in 1995. A special worship service took place on Palm Sunday, April 9. A commemorative publication was created. Then came the 50th anniversary in 2005. Prälat Martin Klumpp held the sermon. He was a vicar on the Frauenkopf from 1968 to 1970.
The Evangelische Kirche Frauenkopf underwent renovations in 2007 under Architect Günter Baisch. An annex was added to make cellar rooms usable for youth work. A secretary’s office, a beautiful kitchen, new restrooms and a chair storage room were built. The Frauenkopfkirche became a communication center with an integrative character.
The reopening celebration on October 21, 2007 was a highlight. Professor Dr. Schmidt-Rost held the festive sermon. He was once a pastor on the Frauenkopf.
Today, the Evangelische Kirche Frauenkopf is a place of culture and contemplation. Whether worship services, festivals, lectures, or concerts. The Frauenkopfkirche provides the right setting.
Remember the Hirtenkapelle. It stood nearby in the 16th century. It was called “Capel zu unserer Lieben Frau zur Aich”. The mountain and later settlement got their name “Frauenkopf” from it. The Frauenkopfkirche continues this legacy. It integrates with the district through its church and garden.