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The Bridge Newsletter The Bridge, Spring 2008 edition, is now available. Many interesting articles appear in this issue. Messages from the pastors in Berlin, Paris, and Vienna bring key messages from their respective churches. Other highlights include an update on Faith into Action activities in Paris, articles on the finalization of the move to the Luther Church at Dennewitzplatz in Berlin, and reflections on church traditions in Vienna. To download, press here. To read previous editions of the newsletter go to the Newsletters link in the top border. |
Faith Into Action - Paris The success of the Faith Into Action Campaign has allowed many needs of the American Church in Paris to be addressed. Included in these initiatives are: -Restoration of the Sanctuary -Renovation of the Gymnasium -Refurbishing of the Associate pastors apartment -Renovation and cleaning of the Beckerath Organ For more information and details, read William Johnson's article on page 8 of the Spring 2008 issue of the Bridge. Also, see the pictures on pages 12-13. To download the bridge, press here.
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Luther Church - Dennewitzplatz The move of the American Church in Berlin to the Luther Church in Dennewitzplatz is complete with the signing of the purchase contract in November, 2007. Having moved to the church in central Berlin 5 years earlier, the contract signing marks a key step in returning to central Berlin, near the ACB's location prior to World War II. Learn about this move and the ministry service projects launched on pages 7-9 of the Spring 2008 issue of the Bridge. To download the bridge, press here. |
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AFCU Annual Meeting The 2008 Annual Board and Development meetings will be held in Austin Texas on April 12-14, 2008. The meetings will take place at the Shepherd of the Hills Luther Church, which is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Synod (ELCA). Annual meetings are held each year in the Spring, alternating between the US and Europe. Development meetings are held semiannually, one in conjunction with the AFCU annual meeting and the other one in the Fall. If you would like more information, email
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Visit Churches If you are visiting Berlin, Paris, or Vienna, and your schedule permits, plan on worshiping at the American Church in Berlin, the American Church in Paris, or the Vienna Community Church. The websites of the churches may be found by clicking on their pictures to the left. We think that you will find the diversity represented by Christians from throughout the world will bring to you an added dimension in your worship and an increased appreciation of worldwide Christianity. If you are traveling in other areas of the world, there are many English speaking international churches where you can experience the diversity and richness of global Christianity. Plan on worshiping at one of them. Click here to find a directory of these churches.
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Contributions If you wish to contribute to the ministries of the American Church in Paris, the American Church in Berlin, and/or the Vienna Community Church, you may mail your contributions to: Treasurer Additional information is available by clicking on the Support link above.
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| The American and Foreign Christian Union (AFCU) is a US-based 501(c)(3) organization that supports the American Church in Paris, the American Church in Berlin, and the Vienna Community Church. Focusing primarily on alumni and friends of these churches, the AFCU manages endowment funds to support these churches, stimulates donations to grow these funds, and offers consultation and direct support to assist these churches in their operations. See the above link, About the AFCU for more detail. | ||||