German Church, Liverpool facts for kids
The German Church (which is called Deutsche Kirche in German) in Liverpool is a special place of worship. You can find it on Bedford Street South and Canning Street. It's part of a bigger group called the German-speaking churches of North England.
These German Protestant churches in northern England are connected. They belong to a group called the "Synod of German-speaking Lutheran, Reformed and United Congregations in Great Britain." This means they work together and are looked after by the overseas department of the EKD. The EKD is the main Evangelical Church in Germany.
Church services in German happen twice a month. One service is on the first Sunday at 4:00 PM, and another is on the third Sunday at 11:00 AM. The church also has regular groups. These include a Faith discussion group, the Wirral Circle, and a Toddler Play Group for young children.
How the German Church Started
The story of the German Church in Liverpool began a long time ago. An English clergyman from the Church of England found a group of Germans holding a prayer meeting. They were meeting in an old, unused ship on the River Mersey.
This clergyman helped one of the German men become a minister. This minister then led the congregation. At first, it was a German-speaking group within the Church of England. Later, it became part of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
This is how the German Evangelical Lutheran (E.K.D.) congregation in Liverpool began. For many years, the church used different buildings for its services and teaching. Finally, in 1960, they built their very own church building.
