Long night of churches: music, joy and encounters in Prenzlau!

Long night of churches: music, joy and encounters in Prenzlau!

In Prenzlau, the residents experienced a very special atmosphere when the "Long Night of Open Churches" took place last Saturday. Initiatives, which are often somewhat calmer in the summer months, became a colorful melange of culture and community that evening. Many people moved from church to church and thus created a lively mood that was characterized by friendliness and encounters. Pastor Sophie Ludwig described the evening as "just great" and made it clear how important such events are for cooperation.

The start was a book reading in the Jacobi Church, where tickets were required. However, all other offers of the evening were free of charge and therefore attracted numerous guests. In the Catholic Church of St. Maria Magdalena, musical devotions took place, which aroused great interest in those present.

colorful events in the churches

But the program was much more diverse. In the Marienkirche, around 200 visitors enjoyed a musical construction site management that offered exciting insights into the changes in the church. Christine Rosin, the pastor from Herzfelde, impressively sang Marien songs, accompanied by Cantor Hannes Ludwig an der Orgel. In this church, around 60 guests were also to be expected who had already had chairs to enjoy the musical performances.

Another highlight was the "concert with pleasure" in the St. Sabinen Church, in which the band "Returnees" from Neubrandenburg fueled to live music and thus made some visitors dancing. Even those who just wanted to relax found their place - Ute and Jörg Ostermann made themselves comfortable in the deck chairs in front of the churches and enjoyed the sociable atmosphere.

midsummer devotion and other highlights

In the Magdalenkirche there was a festive midsummer prayer, shaped by vocals and texts by Rebekka Geldschläger, accompanied by violinist Petra Prieß and Tim Florence on the keys. A small buffet was also offered outside, which invited the guests to linger.

The "Long Night of the Churches" served not only as a cultural highlight, but also as a platform for encounters and the exchange with each other. A couple who spontaneously stayed at the campsite was also enthusiastic about the warm kind of Prenzlauer and enjoyed the evening to the fullest.

One of the many meanings of such even lies in promoting community feeling and cultural exchange. As the website of Kirchenmusik-prenzlau.de , church music is very important in the region. Events such as the Christmas Oratorio of J.S. Bach, which will be performed on December 8, 2024 in the St. Jacobi church, are just a few examples of the varied program that the communities have to offer.

In the large number of musical events in the region, which are accessible to the website Kirch-berlin-nordost.de , there is something for every music lover. From concerts to choir performances to musical devotions - the variety is great and invites you to participate.

The "Long Night of Open Churches" once again demonstrated how important such events are for cultural life in Prenzlau. At a time when encounters and community are often neglected, it is to be hoped that this tradition will continue in the future in order to continue to strengthen the connection between people.