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Nicole Ringhut

Open MIC Night

With the Open Mic Evening, we want to offer a recurring platform where students from Cologne's universities and young local artists can present their creative exploration of topics relating to individual, social and ecological well-being.

The stage for this is provided by our modern, sculptural St John XXIII Church, where participants can express their creativity and explore themes of wellbeing. A great opportunity to socialise with like-minded people, share your artistic talents and inspire each other.

When? Thursday, January 15, 2026. Starts at 6.30 PM
Where? KGH Church, Berrenrather Str. 127, Köln-Sülz

We cordially invite you to actively participate in the Open Mic: as a musician, poet, storyteller, dancer... apply now for a performance at this first event.

Look forward to a varied evening full of creativity and good vibes!
Whether you perform yourself or just want to be there - network, get into conversation and meet new people at our barbecue and Kölsch in our courtyard afterwards.

Further Information:

To apply, simply send an e-mail to Johannes or Nicole with the following information:

Name
Genre (Music, Poetry, Dance, Theatre, etc.)
Performance Time
Equipment and assistance needs
Links to previous work and social media, if available

This event is presented in collaboration with:

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Taizé in Paris Silvester 2025/26

Experience a week in the Taizé Communauté. With prayer, silence, nature and community.

The 48th European Youth Meeting of Taizé will take place from December 28, 2025 to January 1, 2026 in Paris and its surrounding areas. Every year, young people from all over Europe come together to pray, share experiences, and live out their faith.

The programme is aimed at teenagers and young adults of all religious beliefs between the ages of 15 and 27.

Persons aged 28 and over can joinl if it is foreseeable that there are still places available on the bus and will initially be placed on the waiting list.

Price: 190€ (for teenagers and young adults from the Archdiocese of Cologne)
290€ (for persons outside the Archdiocese of Cologne and persons over 28 years of age (see above))

The exact information on departure, payment etc. will be communicated later.

If you have any questions, please contact Johannes Kutter

Registration starts on 1st October 2025.

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Groovin‘ Advent

Our growing music collective performs a colorful mix of pieces, including Christmas songs to sing along and enjoy. If you’d like to actively participate in making the music, please get in touch with Johannes: rathgeber@khgkoeln.de

When? Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7pm
Where? In the KHG Auditorium, Berrenrather Str. 127, Köln Sülz

FREE ENTRY!


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Cookie baking

Thorben Pollmann, our chaplain, enjoys baking cookies and he loves sharing the fun!

Let’s get into the Christmas spirit together! Knead the dough, cut out shapes, decorate, and of course, taste your creations.
All ingredients are provided – just bring your creativity and holiday cheer!

When: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Start: 6pm
Where? Christmas baking at KHG 😉

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creative & stylish

Bring what you no longer wear, and take what you love.
Clothing swap with art, music, food & drinks.
Open to all. Sustainable. Inspiring.

When? Thursday, DEC 4, 2025 from 6 to 10pm
Where? In KHG Vatikänchen, Foyer UG, Berrenrather Str. 127, Köln Sülz

If you’d like to take part, just drop Talina a quick message so we can plan ahead. Of course, spontaneous visitors are also very welcome to just come along on the evening.

We’ll be swapping well-kept, clean clothes (please no underwear or shoes).
As people will be coming and going throughout the evening, you can bring your items at any time.
There’ll be music, drinks and snacks to keep the vibe relaxed – so stay a while and enjoy the evening in good company.

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Advent wreath making

Advent, Advent…

With all the pre-Christmas stress, there is sometimes little time to prepare for Christmas and Christmas Eve.

In a cosy atmosphere with hot wine and biscuits, we create the most beautiful wreaths for the Advent season.

In cooperation with the Mentorat.

When: Donnerstag 27. November 2025
Start: 16.00 Uhr
Where? Im KHG Zentrum

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Candlelight & Spice

Begin the day together with song, prayer, and reflection. Experience Advent with all your senses and start the day refreshed and energized.  

When: Thursdays during Advent: November 27, December 4 / 11 / 18, 2025
each at 8.30 am
Where: KHG Kirche & Leselampe, Berrenrather Str. 127, 50937 Köln

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Evening Meal "Bible Edition"

 ‘You invite me and set the table for me. You welcome me like a host welcomes his guest and fill my cup to the brim!’ (Psalm 23)

We want to have dinner with you.
Get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere, arrive and get full. Afterwards we would like to read a short piece from the Bible and share our thoughts on it. Then we will finish with dessert!

If you like, you can bring something to eat. Or someone you would like to spend time with. Everyone is welcome.

When: Donnerstag: 13. November + 18. Dezember 2025 + 22. Januar 2026
each at 7.30 pm
Where: KHG Köln, Berrenratherstrasse 127, 50937 Köln (Leselampe)

If you are interested, simply contact Simone at wosniok@khgkoeln.de

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Night of Lights

Every year on the first Sunday in November, next time on November 1, 2026, at 6 p.m., the Great Night of Lights takes place. It is the largest Taizé prayer in the Archdiocese of Cologne, attended by hundreds of young people each year. We look forward to an evening of singing, meditative texts, prayer, and community.

Where? Aktuell wird ein neuer Ort gesucht, da die Kirche Sankt Agnes renoviert wird.

When? Sonntag 1. November 2026 um 18.00 Uhr

Volunteers wanted. If you would like to get involved, please contact Johannes Kutter or reach out here Volunteer Taizé Köln.

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Sport & Spirit – Primal Moves

Find your balance through movement!

The fitness class is designed for students who wish to strengthen their mental health through physical activity. Targeted exercises improve body awareness and mobility, reduce stress, and help prevent psychosomatic symptoms such as tension or headaches.

The course combines powerful movements, stretches, breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, and so-called “Primal Moves” – playful exercises inspired by movements from the animal kingdom. At times, we even move on our hands and may eventually work toward standing steadily in a handstand. The movement sequences promote joy of movement, flexibility, and a sense of ease in everyday life. Accompanying reflections also help foster a deeper understanding of the connection between body and mind.

Goals:

  • Joy of movement instead of performance pressure
  • Improvement of body awareness
  • Stress reduction and relaxation
  • Promotion of mental balance
  • Relief of psychosomatic symptoms
  • Improvement of mobility

Course structure

When? Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30 PM
Duration: 50 minutes 
Groupe size: max. 20 participants - for all fitness level
Languages: English, German
Where? KHG Sporthalle im Erzbischöfliches Berufskolleg Köln (EBK) (direkt gegenüber der KHG), Berrenrather Str. 121, 50937 Köln
Start: October 28, 2025

The offer is free for students!

Important! Please meet at 5.30 PM in front of the KHG Entrance. Unfortunately, late arrivals will not be able to participate. 

Registration takes place via the university sports page bookable up to 3 hours before the course starts!

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This program is offered in collaboration with the Inclusion Service Center of the University of Cologne and is led by Jaqueline Schirmer (M.Sc. Psychology, Psychological Psychotherapist).

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