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You are very welcome to join us at any of our services.

What happens at the Sunday service?

We celebrate the Eucharist (also called Holy Communion) in Bonn and Cologne every Sunday. All those who belong to a church that believes in the Holy Trinity and have been confirmed or who have been admitted to, and normally receive communion in their own church are welcome to receive with us. If you do not wish to do so, you are invited to come forward with everyone else to receive a blessing in the name of Jesus. In Bonn we stand in a semi-circle around the altar for Holy Communion. In Cologne we kneel or stand in a row in front of the altar.

During the service, we exchange a sign of peace with other people in the congregation. This is usually a handshake, but you might see some people giving each other a hug, or simply exchanging a friendly smile or a wave. Just do whatever feels most comfortable to you.

Most services last about 60 minutes, and refreshments are served afterwards. Do stay and say hello; it’ll be great to get to know you. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list for regular updates by email, you can fill in your contact details on the back of the weekly news sheet and give it to the chaplain.

What do I do?

You can follow the order of service in the green service booklet. You’ll find the readings and the hymn numbers in the weekly news sheet, and the hymns in the blue hymn book.

You can sit anywhere.

There’s no dress code.

During the third hymn there is a collection so you can make a donation if you wish to.

We don’t worry about noisy babies or young children! The church in Cologne has a quiet corner where children can play. In Bonn there’s a box of children’s books and colouring pencils at the entrance.

How do I get there?

Look at the section “Where we are” on this website and you will find full details, including a map. Both churches have a bus stop very close by.

If you’re coming by car, you can park outside the church. In Bonn there is a bike rack outside the church where you can park your bike.

Note: Although the name of the Bonn congregation is St. Boniface, the name of the church where we meet is St. Paulus.

Accessibility

Both churches are wheelchair-accessible. Large-print service booklets are available.

Both churches have a toilet. In Bonn you will need to go up a few steps.

If you need help with anything, ask one of the churchwardens or the person handing out the books at the entrance. They’ll be happy to help.