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Bishop Visits Shanghai
The AHK invited Martin Schindehütte, Bishop for Foreign Relations
of the Evangelical Church in Germany, for a special chamber breakfast
accompanied by chief consistories Ms. Dine Fecht and Mr. Paul
Oppenheim. The Bishop was in Shanghai on a visit to the Germanspeaking
Christian community – the largest expat community of the
Evangelical Church of Germany (EKD) that distinguishes itself also
through its ecumenical cooperation.
On Sunday 10 th January, Bishop Schindehütte had welcomed the community
on the occasion of their New Year reception, hosting more than
300 guests at the Longemont Hotel. During the chamber breakfast, 15
participants discussed the purpose of overseas (expatriate) congregation.
As Christian communities gain in importance abroad, oftentimes
they provide a home in the foreign country. Especially among a different
culture group, one can clearly identify with the basis of a western
set of values.
The attending company representatives supported the idea of integrating
ethical values in daily work, family lives and future planning.
German industry representatives appreciated the engagement of the
EKD and are looking forward to an extension and enlargement of
pastoral supply, and are offering the necessary support. Cooperation
among the community, between Pastor Peter Kruse and Catholic Reverend
Michael Bauer was described as procreative and enriching. The
delegation also visited the Christian Amity Foundation in Nanjing
that houses the world’s largest bible printing plant.
Event: Chamber Breakfast
Date: 13 th January 2010
Speaker: Bishop Martin Schindehütte | Head of the EKD’s department
of ecumenical and international relations
Chair: Mr. Peter Kruse | Protestant Pastor, DCGS
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