Kreuzkirche Mainz

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.

Every 1st Friday of the month from 3 to 6 pm we open our „Café der Kreuzkirche“. With a piece of homemade cake and a cup of organic fairtrade coffee, our church café and courtyard turn into a place of encounter not only for members of our parish, but also for friends, guests and neighbors. Whether young or old, fond of drinking coffee or just curious - all are welcome!

And anyone who would like to join in, for example by baking a cake, helping with set-up or take-down, or hosting the guests, is welcome to contact the Café der Kreuzkirche team.

→ Contact „Café der Kreuzkirche“: Esther Dormann

→ Flyer Café der Kreuzkirche 1/2023

Would you like to take a deep breath and find peace in your hectic everyday life? Feel more inner freedom, perceive God's presence and experience the work of the Holy Spirit?

Then we invite you to „Durchatmen“ on Sunday evenings (upcoming dates will be shown above). Here we take a deep breath in our encounter with God and listen to his words. In praise we give God the glory and experience his love. And in different forms of prayer we bring our thanks and issues to God and bless each other.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you would like to be invited to „Durchatmen“ by e-mail, you can sign up for the „Durchatmen“ update via the following link:
→ Durchatmen Infomailgruppe

If you have any questions or would like to share something with us, feel free to contact Antje Siedler.

→ Contact „Durchatmen“: Antje Siedler

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!

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

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (Hebrews 5:14, NIV)

What does the bible say to the latest political topics and social questions und biblical coherences? The Schwarzbrotabende in the Kreuzkirche want to give answer. In every month there is an overall topic, which we will discover on the particular evenings from different perspectives.

On every thursday in the time between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm the individual aspects of the topic will be extensively examined. An introductional presentation invites the visitors into a discussion and conferencing.

Interesting coherences and controversial opinions will be revealed to judge them from a biblical perspective.

We're looking forward to your visit!

"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

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