FRIEDENSKIRCHE /
CHURCH OF PEACE
PORT ELIZABETH, EASTERN CAPE
OTHER CONGREGATIONS
The purpose of the Church of Peace is to call people together to tell them the story of God’s faithfulness in such a way that they can find their place in this story and then become “story tellers” for others in the world.
The evangelical-lutheran Church of Peace, Port Elizabeth
Die Evangelisch-lutherische Gemeinde Port ElizabethThe evangelical-lutheran Church of Peace, Port Elizabeth Our congregation consists of German, English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Chechewa speaking members. We celebrate regular divine services (in the living liturgical tradition of the church) on Sundays and Christian festivals in both English and German (usually at 09h30). As Lutherans, we proclaim and live the Christian Gospel as it was rediscovered by Martin Luther in the Reformation era. Our core message therefore, is: God gives in fatherly love and grace to sinful humans in Christ forgiveness and full justification through Word and Sacrament in the Holy Spirit, placing them into a life of relationship with God and with one another. This truly is [...]
Teens Speak out on Climate Justice
Teens Speak out on Climate Justice St. Crucis Congregation, East London Around the world, young people are speaking up, acting boldly, and calling on others to protect the planet we all share. But what do the young people in our congregations think about this issue? Caroline Krause from our East London congregation asked a few teens: What does climate justice mean to them? Here’s what they had to say – in their own words. Caroline Krause is the volunteer youth worker at St. Crucis Lutheran Church. She leads the youth and confirmation group with great passion, saying, “Helping young people grow in their faith and learn about Jesus is one of [...]
The RE-TRADE Project in Port Elizabeth
The RE-TRADE Project in Port Elizabeth Our congregation have embarked on a project called The Re-Trade project. It is a green-focused social enterprise and recycling drop-off point located in Walmer Heights. The project provides a space where recyclable materials can be exchanged for essential goods such as food, toiletries, blankets and clothing. Each black bag with recyclables earns you 10 points. When you have accumulated a number of points, you can start trading essential goods for your points. Volunteers run the store and assist participants. Profits from the sale of recyclables are reinvested to restock the shelves, supporting the long-term sustainability of the Trade Store. The reason why our congregation has embarked on the Re-Trade project is our [...]
