On April 22, 2018 celebrated the ecumenical community Homosexuals and Church Hannover (HuK e.V.) its 40th anniversary with a Anniversary Festival Service in the Thomas Church Community Laatzen. The team from MIU24® Advertising Agency, as a long-time supporter and partner of HuK, took part in this special event and was moved by a moving festival sermon by the renowned theologian Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Margot Käßmann inspired.
A milestone in the history of equality
40 years ago in Hanover, a movement began that not only fought for equality and acceptance but also permanently changed the church landscape. The trigger was the dismissal of a cantor from Langenhagen by the Protestant church after he came out as homosexual. This event led to the founding of HuK Hannover e.V., which has played an important role in advocating for the rights of homosexual Christians ever since.
A special kind of church service
The schedule
- Musical opening: With choral singing to the melody of Ludwig van Beethoven, the service was opened.
- Festival sermon by Margot Käßmann: The former chairwoman of the EKD spoke about the central importance of love in Christianity and the transformation of the church through the courage and commitment of many individuals.
- Reception and RefreshmentsAfter the service, guests had the opportunity to gather in a relaxed atmosphere.
Message of the sermon
Ms. Käßmann emphasized that biblical texts, which are often used against equality, must be read in their historical context. She highlighted that love – regardless of gender or orientation – is the central theme of Christianity and that fears of the unknown can be overcome through genuine encounters.
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Jürgen La-Greca on the significance of the jubilee
As a Mag. phil. in Religious Studies, Jürgen La-Greca shared his impressions:
"The festival service was a deeply moving moment that showed how important HuK's work is for changing the church. Only through love and solidarity can we overcome hate and prejudice."
Donation from MIU24®
To honor the valuable work of HuK, the MIU24® advertising agency presented a donation of 1.111,- €. This should help to spread the message of love and acceptance.
Conclusion: A celebration of love and humanity
The 40th anniversary of HuK Hannover e.V. reminds us how far we have come and how important the commitment to equality remains. The MIU24® Advertising Agency is proud to have been part of this special event and will continue to support the work of HuK in the future.