Climate protection and community: All churches in the Diepholz church district remain!

Climate protection and community: All churches in the Diepholz church district remain!

In a crucial meeting of the district synod in the Diepholz church district on December 10, 2024, a groundbreaking climate protection concept was adopted that envisages a reduction in CO2 emissions by 80 percent by 2035. The delegates, who gathered in a harmonious and unanimous atmosphere, also decided that all existing churches in the district would be retained. This was announced after a thorough examination of the usability and architectural value of the sacred buildings, which represents relieving news for those responsible. The synod emphasized the importance of structural changes in order to be able to meet current challenges, such as loss of members and a shortage of skilled workers District newspaper reported.

Lively structures and new projects

The latest developments are also reflected in the church's work with young people. By setting up a project center to work with young adults and introducing the new “Ankerzeit” format, the church district has taken innovative ways to appeal to younger parishioners. This includes flexible leisure activities and a wedding festival for the coming year. Superintendent Marten Lensch emphasized that services are changing quickly and volunteers are contributing fresh ideas to enrich what is on offer, creating a wide range of liturgical forms. This was also discussed at the conference in Sulingen, where further structural changes in the communities were researched and discussed kirchenkreis-diepholz.de reported.