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Feldkirchen: Redesign of the Church of St. Michael sets new accents
The parish of St. Michael in Neuwied-Feldkirchen is asking citizens about the future interior design of the church. The aim is to create a more attractive ambience for all believers. Learn more!
Feldkirchen: Redesign of the Church of St. Michael sets new accents
Change is on the agenda in the Catholic Church, and not just for one ordinary reason. In the Feldkirchen district of Neuwied, full-time and volunteer workers show a strong commitment to change within the community. A current project at St. Michael Church involves a significant redesign of the interior, which is now accompanied by a survey to determine future interior design.
“We want the church to become a welcoming place for everyone – even for those who have distanced themselves from traditional church activities,” says Wolfgang Stollhof, a committed community volunteer. The changes were initiated after a workshop where the traditional pews were moved aside and replaced with a circle of chairs. This change has allowed the congregation to grow closer during services and interact with one another in a more family-like manner.
Survey on future direction
An important innovation is the upcoming survey, which gives the community the opportunity to express their wishes and suggestions regarding the future use of the space. The on-site team hopes to receive valuable feedback from the survey so that they can continue to make the church attractive and inviting. The survey will help transform the church not only in its physical form, but also to develop new formats and approaches that better meet the needs of today's parishioners.
The redesign initiatives in Feldkirchen are part of a broader change that has been initiated in many communities in the Diocese of Trier. The Catholic Church faces the challenge of reaching a larger portion of the population and finding new ways to reconnect with people who have distanced themselves from the Church. These advancements are a critical step in keeping the church relevant in today's society.
In general, it can be said that the space in St. Michael's Church is now not only more functional, but also more inviting. The decision to replace the old benches with more flexible chairs in particular shows the willingness to change and adapt to modern needs. Visitors can gather in a new, open environment and therefore foster stronger interpersonal connections.
The entire project and the upcoming survey reflect the dynamics within the Catholic Church, which strives hard not only to remain faithful to traditional values, but also to promote the church as a place of community and exchange. It remains to be seen what ideas emerge from the survey and how these will be incorporated into the church's future use of space. as reported by www.rhein-zeitung.de.