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St. Katharinen Kirche was packed on 4 August as people gathered to recall the terrible events of July/August 1943. The scars that remain remind us of the constant need to work for peace and reconciliation. Drawing on parallels between the conflict between Australia and Japan, the Chaplain in his address challenges us to work towards ensuring 'Operation Gommorah' never happens again while reminding us that in many parts of the world people still have to face the destruction of war.

A copy of the address given by the Revd Matthew Jones can be found
here.

To help readers maintain an overview of planned events, there is a events calendar in PDF available on the right hand side of this website.
The Calendar has just been updated.

We join with millions across the world in congratulating the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, on the birth of their son and echo the words of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, 'May God bless this family with love, health and happiness in their shared life ahead'.

Bishop David's blog brings his readers up to date with the progress on STB's buiilding work. Nice to be mentioned in dispatches!

On Sunday 4 August at 14:00 there will be a service in St. Katharinen Kirche at which Fr Matthew will preach commenorating the bombing of Hamburg in 1943. The intensive bombing left >40 000 civilians dead and most of the city destroyed. This service is a chance to reflect on the past, and give thanks for peace and reconciliation that we enjoy today.

A new diary with dates planned is available – just click on 'Church Event Calendar' to the right.

Watch out for the triathalon this weekend!

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Archbishop Justin Welby addressed the Methodist Conference on the subject of church unity and serving the poor. His address is well worth viewing which can be done from the Methodist Conference website here.

Archbishop Justin Welby paid a warm tribute to Bishop Geoffrey on the last day of the General Synod which is also Bishop Geoffrey's last before retirement. Exerpts of the speech can be heard here.

At last there is something we can call summer! To celebrate the Wanderers will be holding their traditional July Shared Picnic Lunch in the Stadpark following a walk through the park to the Pinguin Brunnen.

Meet at the exit from the Hudtwalcker Strasse U1 station at 11am. with food to share, something to drink and something to sit on.

If possible please let Cicely know if you plan to come, so that she can look out for you at the msutering point, though not essential.,

Contact details: 040/86 07 90; mobile; 0162 635 93 98

Archbishop Justin Welby's opening address to General Synod challenged the church's response to changes in contemporary society. Well worth reading or listening to on the ABC's website.