Preface
Dear readers,
Thank you for your interest in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick! We would like to help you learn a little about the history of our Church and what makes it special.
The Church can already look back on a 450-year history. No wonder that it has shaped the identity of the region of Brunswick since its creation. Many churches in our cities, towns and villages have a long history and connect us to the lives and faith of our ancestors.
Today, our Church has around 311.000 members and combines preserving our cultural heritage with modern forms of spreading the Christian message. In 299 church parishes, a great number of people are working to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed. A wide range of church services, programmes for all generations and extensive social work are part of our life as a Church.
One of our Church’s treasures is that it not only includes congregations on the territory of the state of Lower-Saxony, but also from Saxony-Anhalt.
Let us take you on a journey of discovery through our Church. And come and visit us in person at one of our facilities or parishes. We look forward to seeing you there. I warmly welcome each and every one of you to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick!
Dr. Christoph Meyns
Bishop
Church with a distinct identity
With around 311,000 members in 299 parishes, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick is one of the smaller of the 20 regional churches within the Evangelical Church of Germany.
A history steeped in tradition
More than 1,200 years of Christianity have made their mark on the Brunswick region – the first Christians were baptised in 780 in Ohrum.
Our co-decision structure
As a rule the members of the ecclesiastical committees and agencies are elected, meaning the church members decide directly or indirectly who is appointed to them.
A living community
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick is part of a Germany-wide and global community of churches.
The money entrusted to us
The main source of income for work is the membership fees of the church members: the church tax or “Kirchensteuer”.
A famous address
The office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick and its archive can be found in the “Church campus” on Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Straße in Wolfenbüttel.