News

Appointment of new chaplain

Posted on by Jo Dawes

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Revd Matthew “Matt” Johnson to be the 48th chaplain of the “Englische Kirche” in Hamburg. Revd Matt hails from the US, where he was ordained into the Episcopal Church. He moved to Germany in 2021 and has most recently been serving as Priest-in-Residence at St Catherine’s Anglican Chaplaincy in Stuttgart. Alongside parish ministry, he has written and lectured on liturgy and theology and is an active church musician. He has also taught English and History. Revd Matt Johnson will commence his ministry on 1 August. 

Annual General Meeting

Posted on by Jo Dawes

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 31 May after the Sunday service — and there is still plenty of time to sign up for the Electoral Roll if you are not yet on it. You will need to be on the ER to be eligible to vote.

If you were on the Electoral Roll at our last AGM, or if you have signed up since then, you are already included. If you are unsure whether you are currently on the Roll, please feel free to email our Electoral Roll Officer, who will be happy to confirm for you.

The application form is available online HERE.

Advent Carol Service this Sunday evening

Posted on by Jo Dawes

Don’t miss one of our annual highlights! In what has become a traditional start to the Advent season at STB, our very own Anglican Consort will be singing an Advent Carol Service on Sunday, 30 November at 19.00. It is a meditative and reflective way to begin the journey towards Christmas, and the music – sung this year by upper voices only – will be a feast for the senses. And yes, there are carols for the congregation to sing, too!

Advent and Christmas at STB

Posted on by Jo Dawes

It’s that time of year again! We kick off the Advent season on 30 November with an Advent Carol Service sung by our very own Anglican Consort. Other favourites follow, such as Carols and Cakes on 6 December, the Nativity Play performed by Junior Church, and of course Nine Lessons and Carols sung by our Sunday Choir, both on 21 December. You can find details of all special services and events in our flyer – view or download here, We hope to see you.

Christmas is coming – time to order your cards

Posted on by Jo Dawes

We have been producing Christmas cards by recycling used cards in aid of the historic English Church of St Thomas à Becket for over 30 years. For several years now, we have offered online ordering alongside physical sales. The double cards, complete with envelopes, are 148 x 110 mm and have a Christmas and New Year greeting in English and German. They cost €15 for 10 cards and can be ordered online using this form or bought at various events, including the Church Bazaar, giving you the opportunity to choose your motifs personally.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING –  Our Churchwardens and Church Council

Posted on by Dorothee Möller

At this year’s Annual General Meeting, the following individuals were elected as Churchwardens and Lay Members of the Church Council.

We give thanks for their willingness to serve and ask the congregation to pray for them as they take on these responsibilities.

May God guide and strengthen them in their ministry and in their work for the life and mission of our church.

Wardens
Angeline Wilson
Norbert Schoen

Lay Members
Penelope Loehrig (Council Secretary)
Monica Schofield (Treasury Liaison)
David Delaire
Jo Dawes
Jonas Karlsson
Idowu Ogunleye
Nolene Sheppard
Emmanuel Saarkodie
Irene Windsor

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to those who did not stand for re-election this year, after faithfully serving on the Church Council for many years.

Peter Alexander
Nissi Marapatla
Madeleine Resühr

We are deeply grateful for their dedication, wisdom, and the time they have given to the life of our church.

May God bless them in all that lies ahead, and may they continue to know His guidance and peace.