Which religions can be found in Bremerhaven?

Bremerhaven is a city of many religions. Many people are Christian, but also Muslims, Buddhists and followers of other religions live here. Some people do not belong to any religion (“konfessionslos”). \n

Where can I get information about a religion?

You can receive information directly from the religious communities themselves: \n \n Evangelische Kirche Bremerhaven \n Katholische Kirche Bremerhaven, Bistum Hildesheim \n Islamische Religionsgemeinschaft Bremen \n Türkisch-Islamische Union der Anstalt für Religion e.V. \n Islamische Förderation Bremen e.V. \n Buddhistisches Zentrum Bremen \n Jüdische Glaubensgemeinschaft Bremen \n \n There are other religions that you can learn about. \n

What else do religious communities offer?

Religious communities offer diverse services. For example, leisure time activities, educational events or child care service. \n

Are these activities and events only for people of the same religion?

Often the community activities are open for everybody. For example, you are allowed to send your child into a Protestant nursery school regardless of your own religious belief. \n

How can I become a member of a religious community? Do I have to pay money?

This is different for every religious community. You will get information from the religious communities themselves: \n \n Evangelische Kirche Bremerhaven \n Katholische Kirche Bremerhaben, Bistum Hildesheim \n Islamische Religionsgemeinschaft Bremen \n Türkisch-Islamische Union der Anstalt für Religion e.V. \n Islamische Förderation Bremen e.V. \n Buddhistisches Zentrum Bremen \n Jüdische Glaubensgemeinschaft Bremen \n \n

Does being a member of a religious community automatically mean that an individual is religious?

There is no general answer to this. Some people are members of a religious community, but don’t take part in religious community practices. \n \n Other people are no formal member to any religious community, but identify as believers. \n \n Every person is free to decide, how they want to practice their religion. \n

Which holidays exist in the different religions?

\n The Intercultural Calendar shows you the most important Holidays of the different religious that exist in Bremerhaven. You will also find explanations about each Holiday. If it is a “legal Holiday” it means that it is a free day without work or school. \n \n

Religion & Faith

Religion is a part of everyday life for many people in Bremerhaven. A variety of religions denominations are practiced in places such as churches, mosques or temples.

Religious Freedom is legally guaranteed in Germany. This means, that a person is free to choose and practice his or her religion. It is unlawful to discriminate a person because of his religion. All religiouns are welcome. In Germany it is also normal to not belong to or practice any religion.

You can receive information directly from the religious communities themselves:
There are other religions that you can learn about.
This is different for every religious community. You will get information from the religious communities themselves:

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Children and Youth Choir – ev.-luth. Marien- und Christuskirchengemeinde
Choir singing – ev.-luth. Marien- und Christuskirchengemeinde