On Friday, February 6th, 2016 refugees from different countries were our guests in St. Michael.
They have been living here with us in Gochsheim for some time, but nobody really knows them.
They look different from us, they speak a different language, they have a different religion and of course they also have different customs and traditions. These are all reasons why we don't really dare to approach or speak to them.
To make matters worse, the latest developments in the crisis countries from which people have fled to us, of course, also give cause for concern and cause prejudices against Muslims and other religions to grow.

And it is precisely for this reason, namely to reduce prejudice and fears towards our new neighbors and to create trust, that we have invited to this evening of encounter.
What was initially planned as a confirmation project was finally opened to all interested parties.
Galina, Mahmut and his wife Sherin, Reza and Kasem told us moving stories of home, fear, resignation, flight and homesickness.
We think: the first ice has broken. Now we are looking for opportunities to better integrate these people into our church life. Anyone who has ideas or specific suggestions can contact the rectory. We are grateful for every suggestion, and the press was also interested in our evening.