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"On the Longing for Peace"
Sunday Lectures Begin in January 2026 at the Wittenberg Seminary
Three "Sunday Lectures in Conversation" at the Wittenberg Evangelical Seminary will address a pressing issue of our time.
The events follow in the tradition of Martin Luther's Table Talks. With a short presentation, a reflection on a work of art, and music, attendees are invited to join in conversation and exchange over refreshments.
We warmly invite you to join us for a discussion. The Sunday lectures will take place at 11:00 a.m. on the dates listed above at various locations within the Wittenberg Castle Church complex, following the church service. The events are open to the public and free of charge.
March 22, 2026
"On the Longing for Peace in Images of War"
Works from the current exhibition by Vadim Sidur, Bernhard Heisig, and Ulrich Lindner will be discussed.
Presentation: Christhard-Georg Neubert (Foundation for Christian Art).
Location: Foundation for Christian Art, Castle.
Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Reformation History Research Library (RFB) | Cabinet Exhibition | "I Sing Along When All Things Sing": Paul Gerhardt and Protestant Hymnody in Wittenberg (until August 7, 2026). Marking the 350th anniversary of his death, the exhibition focuses on Paul Gerhardt—arguably the most famous Protestant hymn writer after Martin Luther. His hymns continue to shape the repertoire of Protestant and Catholic hymnals to this day. Which hymnals were printed during the Reformation era? How was music learned in terms of both theory and practice? Where did singing take place outside of church services? In addition to early printed editions, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the RFB’s extensive collection of hymnals. Further information at www.rfb-wittenberg.de. Photo: © Andreas Bechert
30 Years of World Heritage
In 1996, the castle church was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an almost completely preserved prime example of 19th-century monument preservation. From 2012 to 2016, it was renovated and restored with funding from the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Federal Republic of Germany, the European Union, and private donors.
Congregation Excursion to Mittenwalde
On October 10, the Schloss- und Stadtkirchengemeinde (Castle and Town Church Congregation) invites everyone to a congregation excursion titled "In the Footsteps of Paul Gerhardt." The destination is Mittenwalde, one of the places where the pastor and hymn writer served.
History
Around 1340, the Ascanian dukes had an "All Saints' Chapel" built at their castle and founded a collegiate monastery in it for liturgical service. Elector Friedrich the Wise had the palace with the chapel demolished and his new residential palace with a more spacious palace church built on the site. You can find out more about the story here.
Church for children
Every Sunday there is a children's service in the Wittenberg Castle Church, parallel to the adult service. Ms. Felicia Grauel is one of the volunteers for the children's service.