Dear Federal Community, As we approach Christmas, we are reminded of the story of Jesus and his family: displaced, vulnerable, and in need of warmth and protection. They found comfort and security through the compassion of others. This winter we have the opportunity to extend the same kindness to families in Ukraine who are facing …
To mark the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist Reformation movement, the Free Churches of Austria, with support from the Way of Reconciliation and the Society for the History of Protestantism in Austria, held an international symposium. Prof. Dr. Dr. Martin Rothkegel opened the readings with a historical insight into how the Anabaptists took a different …
The ceremonial handover of the General Secretary in the Federation of Baptist Churches took place on October 18th. After more than 30 years of loyal service, Walter Klimt was given a well-deserved send-off into retirement. Anyone who knows Walter Klimt knows, however, that he will not sit still. With his retirement in mind, he already …
The opening of the new Baptist church Vertical Linz took place on Sunday afternoon, September 28th. The same church service also included the consecration of their pastor, Darius Stoian. So many people came to the opening that there were no seats left and many had to stand for the entire service! In his opening sermon, …
We are deeply shocked by the act of violence at the school in Graz this morning. Our sympathies go out to all those who are directly affected, physically injured, traumatized, and in shock and grief. We pray for all the affected families, for the classmates, for the teachers, for all first responders, for the police …
Our annual general meeting took place on May 17th in the new, barrier-free community center of the Baptist Church of Linz – a modern and open building that already sets a strong architectural example of hospitality and inclusion. The warm and attentive hospitality of the Linz community shaped the atmosphere of the entire meeting and …
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Is there a future for my community? Will we still be around in 20 years? What needs to happen in the community so that we can move into the future? What is our mission here? The concept of revitalization is aimed at communities that are asking themselves about the future and enables them to actively …
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Journalist and theologian Andreas Malessa discusses the question of how relevant the Sermon on the Mount, the Ten Commandments, and Christian ethics still are today. If morality is merely a matter of numbers, every relationship will eventually blow up in our faces. Working well, earning decent money – with decency, that is – and leading …
Early on, when we were discussing the Federal Conference 2024, our thoughts in the Federal Leadership were already focused on the topic of mission. We were delighted by the presence of Revd Dr. Neil Hudson. Neil is the pastor of an Elim church in Salford near Manchester. In just a day and a half, Neil …
As of the end of November the Union leadership team officially has 8 members. The newest member is Fritz Kaiser, Pastor of the Bujattigasse Baptist Church. Here you can get to know a little bit about him: Dear brothers and sisters! My name is Fritz Kaiser. I am 51 years old and have been married …
