INFO
Services are taking place every sunday in the Kreuzkirche Mainz. Important information on this as well as our offers for you at home can be found here.
NEWSLETTER
All important and current dates for our sunday services and events can be found in our weekly Kreuzkirchenpost. Register now and stay up to date.
PRAYER ONLINE
In difficult times we have even more need to pray for one another and with one another. Those who want to be prayed for can use the online prayer service.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
(Matthew, 18:20)
Profile
OUR CONGREGATION
The Kreuzkirche Mainz is a place where people can find community.
People of all backgrounds are welcome to come together and connect with God.
This takes place in a variety of events and activities, most especially in our Sunday services.
The cross, which is the sign of this congregation, is also a symbol of the relationship between God and man: It is a symbol of the path that we walk with God.
→ Video about us (german only)
OUR FAITH
We are an Evangelical Free Church congregation. Through our personal faith in Jesus Christ, we share a strong ecumenical bond with churches of other denominations.
The core of our faith is the gospel of God's love for mankind as manifested in Jesus Christ. As a free church, we advocate the freedom and personal choice of faith for everyone.
We belong to the
→ Bund Evangelisch-Freikirchlicher Gemeinden in Deutschland K.d.ö.R. (BEFG) (Union of Evangelical Free Churches in Germany). We live our Christian faith in community, which is open to all and offers everyone the opportunity to develop their faith.
Together with churches of other denominations, we strive to be communities for our city. We are committed to ecumenism in the Gonsenheim district and throughout Mainz as part of various cooperative projects.
Congregational Life
Our community is vibrant and diverse. We not only experience God in Sunday services, but in many other group activities as well. These are for all ages and take place in various settings – regardless of whether you are already deeply rooted in the faith or find yourself at the very beginning of your journey.
You can find an overview of these activities in our → Group Overview. Under → Regular Events, you will find a list of all dates. For anyone who missed the last sermon or would like to listen to sermons, you will find our audio archive at → Listening to Sermons.
CHURCH GROUPS
Who is Jesus? What can God do in my life? What does this have to do with faith? The faith course deals with these and other questions about the Christian faith and is aimed at anyone who has questions about their life and faith or is simply curious about these topics.
Whether you have a church background or not, the course is open to anyone who would like to meet for a meal together on 10 evenings and a Saturday, followed by a talk to provide input, which is then discussed in an open exchange.
Participation is free of charge.
Contact person for the Alpha course: → Sonja KolthoffFlyer: → Alpha course 2025
Do you want to invest in a strong partnership?
Whether you are newly in love or about to celebrate your golden wedding anniversary - the marriage course is aimed at all couples who want to further strengthen their partnership, prevent crises and also receive suggestions for overcoming current conflicts and challenges. The course is based on Christian principles, but does not require participants to have a church background.
What can you expect?
Each evening begins with a cozy meal. Exciting presentations provide inspiration for everyday relationships. As a couple, you will discuss what you have heard. Background music and sufficient distance from the other participants ensure that your privacy is maintained. There are no group discussions and no one is asked to talk about personal matters with third parties.
Beate Germeroth-Reichardt and Peter Germeroth will be happy to answer any questions and provide further information.
Cost contribution per couple: €120
Contact persons marriage course: → Peter & Beate Germeroth
Marriage course podcast: → Ehegedanken
Flyer: → Marriage Course 2025
At the beginning there was the idea: Couldn't plants that are mentioned in the Bible thrive in a part of the garden of the Kreuzkirche? Could this Bible Garden not only promote the plants and associated Bible words, but also be an oasis of peace that invites people to linger, reflect and pray?
Inspired by the enthusiasm of Franz Böhres, who had come up with the idea, many people became actively and financially involved in the project. The result - a small but beautiful Bible Garden with individually designed seating - invites everyone on a special biblical-botanical journey. Small boards with the names of the plants and matching Bible words accompany visitors on their way.
Simply drop by or → continue (german only) your virtual visit here.
As the name suggests, we spend an hour talking about the Bible.
We read a passage and then look at what it says, explore the background and discuss our own understanding.
The Bible study is open to everyone, regardless of whether you have never read the texts before or have read them a thousand times.
We meet every two weeks on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in the café.
Contact Bible Study: → Lol Ney
Our Boardgame Day takes place four times a year on a Saturday. The idea is simple: anyone can come along from 2 pm and play or bring their own games.
Whether it's an hour-long strategy game, a 10-minute card game or a board game classic, there's something for everyone . Over drinks, cards and cake, you can get to know each other in a completely new way.
Sometimes there are also workshops that you can take part in. Whether it's a dance class, pottery or cooking, we are open to all suggestions. Information on which workshops are available can be found on the flyer for the respective Boardgame Day.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact „Boardgame Day“: → Lol Ney
We open our Kreuzkirche café every 1st Friday of the month from 3.30 pm to 6 pm. Over a slice of homemade cake and a cup of organic Fairtrade coffee, our church café and courtyard become a meeting place for the congregation, but also for friends, guests and neighbors. Parallel to the café, there will be a pastoral talk and a small program for our youngest visitors. We look forward to welcoming everyone who wants to drop by!
And if you would like to get involved, for example by baking a cake, helping to set up or dismantle the café or serving the guests, please get in touch with the Café der Kreuzkirche team.
→ Contact "Café der Kreuzkirche": Anke Thiele
Flyer: → Café der Kreuzkirche | Events 2025
What do we offer?
- Personal interaction, particularly with Iranians who would like the opportunity to discover the Christian faith
- Activities in the Persian language, including kids and youth programs
- Preparation for and baptism of Persian-speaking Christians and help with integrating into existing churches
- Letter exchange and regular mailings of a biblical message in letter form
- Home visits, reception centres
- Bible correspondence course
- Pastoral counselling for Germans and Iranians (therapeutic/prayer ministry)
Contact „Farsi-Speaking Community“: → Amir Paryari
Praying, singing and reading the Bible together, talking about God and the world or just spending time together – that's why we meet in small groups, known as our Fellowship Groups. The meetings take place in private homes and apartments. Each program is organized for and by fellowship members, allowing everyone to share their ideas and experiences in an accepting environment. Our Fellowship Groups reflect the diversity of our congregation.
If you would like to participate in one of our Fellowship Groups, have any questions, suggestions or organizational concerns, please contact Dietmar Kolthoff, our Fellowship Group coordinator.
Contact „Fellowship Groups“: → Dietmar Kolthoff
Fun, games and excitement!
A varied program awaits you around the Kreuzkirche every Sunday during the service, as well as on the first Friday of the month during the Café of the Kreuzkirche:
You can play exciting games with Julia and Eickholm, sing happy songs and make creative things! If you have any other ideas, we will be happy to put them into practice together with you. Then grab your parents, grandparents, siblings or friends and just come by to get to know us.
We also welcome children and young people who are not members of the church!
Contact „Kids“: → Mathis Hochhaus
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. Do you know that?
If so, then you are welcome to drop by the church on Tuesdays. I open the door and anyone can come in.
If you have to work or study, you are welcome to sit down with your laptop or books. If you want to talk, I'm happy to have a coffee with you. If you want to pray or just need a moment of silence, I will unlock the worship room and if two or three of you want to be together, you can do that here too.
I would like our building to become a place where people can also come during the week to take a breather from everyday life.
I am usually open on Tuesdays between 13:00 and 17:00. If a day is canceled or the times are shortened, you can see this in the → calendar.
Contact „Open House“ → Lol Ney
Our personal journey through life and faith is not always simple and straightforward. Sometimes we wander, sometimes we stumble and sometimes we encounter seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The Pastoral Circle aims to provide inspiration, not only in these situations, but for all fundamental questions of life and faith. Its staff is trained in pastoral psychology and strives to assist and support those in need. Anyone who is distressed and burdened should experience relief, and those lacking direction should be encouraged to find a way. Our pastoral care is open to everyone, no matter in which phase of life or faith they find themselves.
Rolf Kleister is the leader of the Pastoral Care Circle and the primary contact person for all questions and concerns.
Contact „Pastoral Care“: → Rolf Kleister
Schwarzbrot is back!
After a long break and redesign, black bread is now back.
Black bread has been back since 13 June. This time as a podcast. It will now be released on the second Thursday of every month and can be listened to at any time.
The first topic is “What the hell...?”
You can listen to the podcast at: → Schwarzbrot - Der Podcast der Kreuzkirche Mainz | Kreuzkirche Mainz
Für die, who don't just want to listen, but also talk, there is a discussion on the third Thursday of every month at 19: 00 pm on the third Thursday of each month, we have a discussion round where we talk about the previous week's podcast.
For questions, answers and objections, please contact → schwarzbrotabend@kreuzkirche-mainz.de or talk to us.
An open prayer meeting! Everyone is welcome!
We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 18:30 - 19:00 → via ZOOM and start on 28.01.2025.
"Never stop praying and asking! Let the Holy Spirit guide you. Stay awake and ready." Ephesians 6:18
Prayer is a conversation of the heart with God. Adoration, thanksgiving and intercession.
An encounter with God in the midst of everyday life!
We look forward to seeing you!
The Sela team,
Antje, Birgit, Katharina and Lol
If you have any questions, please contact → sela-gebet@kreuzkirche-mainz.de.
The Senior Citizens' Afternoon, organized by a team of members of the Kreuzkirche, is aimed at older people aged 65 and over (younger people are of course also welcome). Over coffee and homemade cake, the lovingly decorated pillar room in the basement of our house is transformed into a place of fellowship. A short devotion, readings and singing together frame the get-together, each of which has a different theme appropriate to the age group.
For people who are no longer able to come to us themselves, we are happy to try to organize a transport service. All you need to do is call 06131-6278762, where you can also submit song requests.
Contact „Senior Citizens' Afternoon“: → Esther Dormann
We want to bring God's love into the world and tell people about Jesus.
Together we want to build and strengthen our relationship with Jesus and share, motivate and pray and listen together!
It's not just about the big events, but first and foremost about our neighbour and our experiences with Jesus.
You are invited to visit us and find out more!
We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in the parish café of the Kreuzkirche.
Contact person „Team Jesus“: → Esther Dormann
Tel. 06136 926 244 3
Matthew 28, 16-20 The Great Commission
"Sing to the LORD, praise His name; proclaim His salvation day after day." (Psalm 96,2)
Music is our passion, and we use it to honour God. We hope to touch people and awaken their love for God with lyrics that tell of His love and deeds.
Our musicians rehearse regularly in different ensembles to provide musical accompaniment for our church services, weddings and special events. We welcome a wide variety of enthusiastic instrumentalists.
Music lovers who would like to join us, or have questions or suggestions are welcome to contact Tarek Niesen.
Contact „Worship“: → Tarek Niesen
LISTEN TO SERMONS
Our live Sunday service will be broadcast on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. from the Kreuzkirche as a live stream - and can also be seen later. The live stream can be found via YouTube at → this link.
The sermons of the last Sundays in the listening version are available here:
Regular Events at the Kreuzkirche
| Offers | Day | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | ||
| • german/farsi (1. and 3. Sun) | Sun | 10.30 a.m. |
| • farsi (exc. 1. and 3. Sun) | Sun | 3.00 p.m. |
| Open House | Tue | 1-5 p.m. |
| Sela Prayer (per → Zoom) | Tue | 6.30 pm |
| Bible Talk | Thu | 10 a.m. |
| Boardgame Day (4 events per year | Sat | 2 pm |
