The category "Society" encompasses news dealing with social, cultural, and political topics. It covers developments in society as well as socio-political events.
The Protestant Church Community of Merzig celebrates its 175th anniversary with special events in the Merzig city center. Violet-colored ice cream and cocktails make the festival visible beyond the church doors and support social projects. The summer specials offer fruity refreshment and promote col
The Schaffhausen church community has decided on immediate heat protection measures to safely hold services even in extreme heat. Sunday services will now start at 9 a.m., and the service on July 19 will be moved earlier. The Überherrn community center remains closed until further notice.
For the Bundesliga season opener, the Protestant and Catholic churches in Elversberg invite you to an ecumenical service. Fans and interested parties are welcome to pray together for a fair and successful season. The service will take place on August 23 at the Protestant Church.
In the unique setting of the Völklinger Hütte, 27 couples declared their love under God's blessing. The #simplymarry campaign offers a modern alternative to traditional church weddings away from classic church spaces. Amid industrial history and a subtropical backdrop, the couples celebrated their s
BARMER offers a free medical hotline in response to the current heatwave. The BARMER Teledoc provides important advice on sun protection, hydration, and medication intake. Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and chronically ill receive individual support. The hotline is available daily
Starting in May, Karin Bayer will be the new pastor in downtown Neunkirchen and aims to rebuild the work with children. The trained industrial clerk fulfilled her calling to the ministry at the age of 45. The Neunkirchen pastor invites families to participate in the new programs.
BARMER supports the CDU parliamentary group's proposal in Saarland to cover modernization and training costs in nursing homes. This would provide significant financial relief for nursing home residents, potentially saving up to 749 euros per month.
At the Special Olympics church service at the St. Johann Protestant Community Center, around 40 participants gathered to connect sport and faith. President Dr. Thorsten Latzel emphasized faith as "tailwind from above." Emotional moments and athlete contributions highlighted the strong bond between s
After nearly 30 years, Pastor Dieter Winterhagen's service in Burbach comes to an end. He will be officially relieved of his duties on June 21 and retire. The parish position will not be refilled; instead, a new pastoral team for Saarbrücken-West will be established.