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Nicole Ringhut

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul

From 3 to 8 August 2027, Seoul will host the 41st World Youth Day under the motto “Take courage: I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Join thousands of young people from around the world for an international celebration of faith.

Following the wonderful experience of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, this international gathering of young people will be a very special celebration of faith and joy, especially in light of the many crises facing our world today. We warmly invite you to be part of it.

The two-week trip from 27 July to 10 August 2027 will be accompanied by the joint KHG and CRUX team.

Young people between the ages of 16 and 30 can participate.

The trip costs €2,199..

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Open MIC Night


Your stage. Your ideas. Your perspective.

Show us what moves you and what you’re passionate about. Music, poetry slam, performance or something completely different: the stage is open to trainees, apprentices, students and young artists from Cologne.

In our sculptural church of St John XXIII or the Aula Lounge, creative people come together to share their talents and inspire each other. 
Take the stage or simply join us in the audience.

When? Thu, 22 October 2026 and Thu, 14 January 2027, both at 6:30 pm
Where? In the KHG Church or Aula Lounge, Berrenrather Str. 127, Köln Sülz

Want to perform? Then get in touch with Johannes..

Look forward to an evening full of creativity, connection and good vibes. Afterwards, there’s time to Get-together.

For your performance, please send us:

Name
Genre (Musik, Poesie, Tanz, Schauspiel etc.)
Performance length
Equipment / technical requirements
Links to previous work or social media, if available

I want to perform

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Outbreak / Burst of courage

Just before exam season begins, it’s time to let go of stress.
Release excess energy, unwind, and reconnect with what’s inside you – a space for anger, courage, and new energy.

We want to get creative and push back against the pressure: with color and sand, we let go of what has built up and create space for lightness.

Not by hitting a wall head-on, but with sand in your hands – new, creative forms of expression can emerge that relieve and release.

Together, we create a space where energy doesn’t get stuck but can flow – and where tension transforms into something creative.

When? Tuesday, 19 January 2027 – Meeting 6 pm at KHG
With whom? Marco, Nicole and Max

Registration Opens on 15 October 2026.
Places are limited. As protective clothing is required, please register in advance.

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Taizé in Łódź Silvester 2026/27

Together to Łódź!

Taizé brings young people from all over Europe together to pray, connect, reflect and celebrate.

Fancy a few days of Taizé, meeting new people, music, prayer and community? Then join us for the Taizé European Youth Meeting in Łódź!

The trip is for young adults aged 18 to 27 and is organised by Jubilate Oberberg together with KHG Köln and the youth pastoral centre CRUX Köln.

The Trip at a Glance

27 DEC 2026 at 10 pm Departure from Cologne
29 DEC 2026 until 1 JAN 2027: Taizé European Youth Meeting in Łódź
01.01.2027: Return to Cologne
02.01.2027: Arrival in Cologne in the early morning

We’ll travel together by coach to Łódź and take part in the full programme of the European Youth Meeting.

Are you over 27?
You can still register. If there are seats available on the coach, people aged 28 and over can also join. You’ll initially be placed on the waiting list.

Participation fee

€299 for 18–27-year-olds from the Archdiocese of Cologne
€399 for those aged 28 and over and participants from other dioceses

Further information about the trip, the programme and the online preparation meeting will follow.

For more information about the European Youth Meeting, visit Taizé.

Questions?
Then get in touch with  Johannes Kutter :

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Christmas at CRUX

TREE STANDS!
Sunday, 20 December 2026, at 7 pm – Preparing for Christmas

CHRISTMAS MASS
Thursday, 24 December 2026, at 10 pm. Followed by an Agape celebration.

NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION
Sunday, 3 January 2027, at 6 pm, with a Taizé prayer service. Followed by a get-together at the CRUX Café.

The KHG will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 23 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. We warmly invite you to celebrate Christmas with us at CRUX and wish you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas season.

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Lights, Mulled Wine & Good Company

Advent is the perfect time to spend an evening together and enjoy the special atmosphere of the Christmas season.

On Wednesday, 16 December, we’re heading to the Christmas market at St. Aposteln together. Look forward to twinkling lights, the delicious smell of roasted almonds, a cup of mulled wine and good conversations in great company.

Whether you’ve been part of KHG and CRUX for a while or simply feel like meeting new people, come along and enjoy a cosy evening with us in the heart of the Advent season.

We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting point: 6 pm at CRUX Café, An Zint Jan 1, 50678 Cologne

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Cookie Baking

Our university chaplain, Thorben Pollmann, loves baking Christmas cookies – especially in good company!

Together, let’s get into the Christmas spirit: knead the dough, cut out festive shapes, decorate the cookies and, of course, enjoy a few along the way!

All ingredients are provided.

When: Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Starts: 6 pm
Where: In the KHG Christmas Kitchen 😉

To help us plan and prepare our shopping list, please sign up by Monday, 7 December 2026.

This session is for our English-speaking students.

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