Planning houses freeze: Services in Hesse on the brink!

Planning houses freeze: Services in Hesse on the brink!

Again and again the cold causes unpleasant surprises in the winter months - and not just in your own home. The churches in Hesse are also affected, because many places of worship are simply not heated in the coming months for financial and environmentally conscious reasons. This means that believers have to freeze when they visit the churches, and in some cases it could even happen that services can fail.

The Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck (EKKW) has already announced that the heating costs for the worshipers are not too negligible. The spokeswoman for the Ekkw, Anja Berens, explains: "To heat up a church for the service, causes costs in the lower three -digit range depending on the size and basic temperature and the type of heating." Specifically, this means that it can be expensive, but the savings potential is considerable. This means that around ten percent of the heating energy can be saved by a degree of temperature. This is particularly relevant in times of rising energy costs and the effort for more climate protection.

cold and understanding

Despite the uncomfortable circumstances, the believers generally show themselves to be understanding. Many of them appreciate the motivations for this measure and are ready to get warm or get ceilings to church. In some cases, heating cushion is even advised to donate at least a little warmth.

Overall, the situation shows how the financial and ecological considerations today play an increasing role in church life. The decision to switch off the heating in many worshipers has far -reaching effects on the design of worship and the visitor experience of the faithful. However, this phenomenon does not remain without controversial discussions within the municipalities.

It remains to be seen how this practice will affect visits to the churches and whether new creative solutions may be found in order to make visiting the worshipers attractive even in the cold season. The savings measures and the consideration of climate protection could perhaps also lead to the church visitors identify even more than before with the community and find new ways to meet in the community and to experience spiritual connection even under colder conditions.

For numerous people, going to the church and celebrating services is a central part of their life. Therefore, it remains to be hoped that despite the cold and the associated restrictions on the visit of the churches will continue to be well attended and the understanding of the need for these measures leads to a harmonious coexistence.

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