Our partnership is part of the Diocese of Worcester and Propstei of Magdeburg-Halberstadt which started in 1987 and was officially established in 1997.
The aim of the Partnership is to promote and develop links between our two churches. The framework is from the Meissen Declaration of 1988 which envisages “the reconciliation of churches and ministries within the wider fellowship of the universal church.” As far as possible “we take all steps to a closer fellowship in many areas of Christian life and witness, so that all our members may advance on the way to full visible unity”
Our partnership link was formed in 1998 and was the first parish partnership linked to churches in Kirchenkreise (Deanery) of Halberstadt-Ost around the villages of Wegeleben, Kroppenstadt, Hausneindorf, Emersleben and Schwanebeck.
We visit each other in alternate years and the program includes visits to attractions both secular and religious. There is usually worship every day, using both languages. We have had some wonderful experiences and thought provoking times during visits.
Over the years we have learnt much about each others worship, culture and lifestyle in the case of our friends the trials they had to go through during the GDR. We have also formed friendships and private visits have taken place.
For future events and information please email: partnership(at)ourbenefice.org.uk