Online Prayer Book for the Day of Repentance and Prayer in Hesse - Hesse Churches Apologize to LGBTQ+ Community in Historic Service
Protestant Christians in Hesse will mark the Day of Repentance and Prayer this Wednesday. The occasion serves as a time for reflection and personal reorientation within the faith. This year’s observances include a central service in Darmstadt with a focus on acknowledging past wrongs toward the LGBTQ+ community.
The main event in Hesse will take place at St. Paul’s Church in Darmstadt. During the service, church leaders will deliver a formal confession of guilt directed at the LGBTQ+ community. While the name of the presiding minister has not been publicly listed, the ceremony remains a key moment for reconciliation.
This year’s observance combines traditional worship with modern outreach. The digital prayer book and video counselling extend support to those unable to attend in person. The central service in Darmstadt underscores the church’s ongoing efforts to address historical injustices.
