Ecumenical forest Christmas in Alzenau: a light that touches the heart!

Ecumenical forest Christmas in Alzenau: a light that touches the heart!

On December 24, 2024, a very special event will take place on the scout site in Alzenau: the ecumenical forest Christmas. This atmospheric celebration, which begins at 4 p.m. and lasts until 5:30 p.m., was initiated by a dedicated team of volunteers, which consists of both Evangelical and Catholic community representatives. Walter Lang, a family of family from Alzenau, says that the idea arose in the context of pandemic, when the original plans to hold a service in the stadium, could not be realized due to new editions. Since 2021 there has been this alternative ceremony outdoors, which is very popular.

The past few years have already been a great success, and this year the organizers also expect a similar number of participants to the previous year when over 250 people found their way to the forest Christmas. "The mood is very atmospheric and a bit romantic," enthuses Lang. The highlights of the event include the musical accompaniment of the volunteers and the presence of Schäfer Matthias Deller, who enriches the experience with his animals. Already at the reception of light and during the service, the participants are able to feel a special connection to the Christmas message and their fellow human beings, as could have been on the crib in Bethlehem.

cohesion of the communities

parallel to the forest Christmas, the Protestant communities in the Kahlgrund region have bundled their strength. In order to organize the vacant position of the parish of Alzenau, all full-time people in the region work closer together, as alzenau-evangelisch.de . The farewell is particularly mentioned by Pastor Eva Güther-Fontaine, who has worked in Alzenau since 2017. The cooperation between the three parishes of Alzenau, Kahl-Karlstein and Schöllkrippen has strengthened the pastoral offer for the parishioners also to maintain during this transition period.

The innovative team and the united use of the communities underline the festive atmosphere that surrounds the ecumenical forest Christmas. It is expected that the participants not only take a light home, but also experience the community and the contemplative time in the Advent season.