Hamburg, Germany
20 articles
GwenReligious Movement “Witnesses of Jehovah” in Brief | Lebanon Debate | Lebanon Debate
The religious movement known as the “Witnesses of Jehovah” traces its origins to 1870 in Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by Charles Russell, it emerged within the broader Adventist...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Face Increased Scrutiny Following Germany Attack
The attack in Hamburg, Germany, on March 9, 2023, which left six people dead and several injured, has brought renewed attention to Jehovah’s Witnesses. The incident occurred at...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Targeted in Terrorist Attack in Germany, Six Killed and Eight Injured
On March 9, 2023, an armed attack occurred in a worship hall in Hamburg, northern Germany, resulting in six fatalities and eight injuries before the perpetrator died. The...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Headquarters in Hamburg Attacked in Nighttime Shooting (Hamburg, Germany)
The Jehovah’s Witnesses, a religious group with origins in 19th-century America, trace their beginnings to Charles Taze Russell, an evangelist and publisher. Russell, who founded the group in...
District Apostle Karl Weinmann’s 120th Anniversary Marked by Historical Publications
Karl Weinmann, a prominent figure in the New Apostolic Church, is celebrated for his dual role as a pastoral leader and a scientist. On 14 September 2021, the...
The Salvation Army’s Hamburg Mission Team Provides Emergency Support and Community Services in St. Pauli (Hamburg, Germany)
The Salvation Army’s Hamburg Mission Team, led by theologians Mareike Walz and Anne Beinker, has served the St. Pauli neighborhood for four years. Their community, located in a...
Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold International Congress at Hamburg Volksparkstadion (Hamburg, Germany)
The Congress of Jehovah’s Witnesses commenced in Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion, drawing participants from around the globe. The event, which began on Friday, serves as a gathering for members of...
New Apostolic Church Announces Jean-Luc Schneider as New Chief Apostle
Jean-Luc Schneider has been appointed as the new Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, succeeding Wilhelm Leber, who retired from ministry on Pentecost Sunday 2013. The transition...
Unitarian Universalist Leader Helmut Kramer Dies in Bathing Accident
Helmut Kramer was a prominent figure in the free-spirited movement in Germany and made significant contributions to the Unitarians – Religionsgemeinschaft freie Glauben e.V. Over decades, he dedicated...
