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The time has finally come. We are delighted to present the first programme of the new Himmelsfels Academy to you. The Academy of the Himmelsfels Foundation aims to strengthen international congregations and support domestic churches in opening up interculturally.
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Until the end of 2026, we want to organise 100 seminars, mostly over two or three days. You can already register for some of the seminars here, and more will be added in the coming weeks and months. You can also develop seminars with us and contribute to the programme. If you have any ideas, please write to us at akademie@himmelsfels.de.
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As a network of international communities (whether as communities of a region, a group of origin or language, as a 2nd generation network, etc.), we invite you to organise your conference at our centre. We will cover the meeting expenses for the network gathering and support you with experts in the programme.
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The EU's AMIF fund makes it possible for us to offer most seminars free of charge or at very favourable prices. The training courses usually take place in Spangenberg, 40 kilometres south-east of Kassel. We use a large and lovingly renovated half-timbered house from the 16th century, the "Burgsitz", as the seminar location.
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We will celebrate the opening of the academy and of the Himmelsfels Kolleg on August, 25th 2024. More information below!
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You have probably been forwarded this first information about Himmelsfels-Academy. Please register here in our form if you would like to receive our newsletter directly in the future!
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The Academy's STREAMS: We develop seminars and training programmes in 8 major thematic fields: 1. network meetings of international communities 2. training programme 'intercultural coach' 3. intercultural opening of churches 4. networking of international students 5. theory-practice exchange 6. interculture 7. European networking 8. counselling on intercultural opening
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This TEAM of experts has developed the Academy. Here they briefly introduce themselves and their hopes for the work:
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'Living - holistically - learning - together' and becoming 'bridge people' is what I associate with and what I wish for the Himmelsfels Academy.
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At the Himmelsfels Academy it is possible to acquire skills and at the same time be inspired and changed by encounters in an intercultural context.
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For me, the Himmelsfels Academy is a place of encounter with people from different cultures and communities. By listening to each other and to God together, we look for good and new ways of working together.
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For me, the Himmelsfels Academy is a place where the principle of the incomparability of the individuum and the preservation of his dignity, regardless of his origin, skin colour and language, is put into practice through workshops and seminars.
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At the Himmelsfels Academy, people come together to strengthen each other and make the world a little more peaceful with open hearts.
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My heart's desire for the Himmelsfels Academy can be summarised in three words:
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Training - Strengthening - Blessing
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For me, the Himmelsfels Academy is a place of transformation and academic inclusion and participation.
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The Academy is a huge opportunity to become more local and international as a church!
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For me, the Himmelsfels Academy is a wide space in which we enrich each other and find out together how we can leave our narrow worlds behind us.
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For me, the Himmelsfels Academy is a meeting place where intercultural learning and exchange are practised.
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The first programmes can already be found on the Academy's new website. Just click on the screenshot below and check back regularly. New programmes will be added regularly over the coming weeks and months:
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In addition to the Himmelsfels Academy, the Himmelsfels Kolleg, an intercultural college for state approved educators and and church-recognised youth workers, will also be starting at the end of August. This is an opportunity for young people to learn youth work in a unique setting and gain clear career prospects. You can find all information at himmelsfels.de/kolleg.
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One can still apply for the new school year 2024/2025!
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And finally, a hearty invitation:
On Sunday, 25 August, we want to celebrate the grand opening of the Himmelsfels Academy and the Himmelsfels Kolleg. Come to Spangenberg, celebrate with us, take a tour of the Burgsitz, get to know the teaching team and experience a festive service with lots of gospel music!
If you have a little more time, you can join us at 10am for Gospel Day at Himmelsfels and warm up with singing.
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The festival programme at the Burgsitz in the centre of the old town in Spangenberg:
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3pm "Open Door Event" and Gospel Workshops
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4pm Coffee on the courtyard
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5pm festive gospel service with the inauguration of the college and the academy.
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By public transport, please travel to Spangenberg ZOB, by car it is best to park opposite the bus station in the car park. From there it is only a few metres to the Burgsitz. Here you can find the Burgsitz in Google Maps!
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You have probably been forwarded this first information about Himmelsfels Academy. Please register here in our form if you would like to receive our newsletter directly in the future!
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Thank you for keeping up to this point! We look forward to the time spent with you at the Himmelsfels Academy and to welcoming you to Spangenberg!
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Your Himmelsfels Academy Team!
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