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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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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.

We will provide the fir greenery, wreath bases, wire, and glue. Please bring your own candles and decorations.

In cooperation with the Mentorat.

When: Donnerstag 26. November 2026
Start: 16.00 Uhr
Where? Im KHG Zentrum

Registration startet am 15. Oktober 

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Got Something to Say?!

Rhetoric Workshop

Nervous before speaking in front of others? Racing heart, sweaty palms, uncertainty... Those days are over! At our workshop, you’ll learn how to make a confident impression from the very first moment and get your message across effectively, whether you’re giving a presentation, taking an oral exam or attending a job interview.

Mental techniques, breathing exercises, body language, posture, volume and eye contact are just some of the topics we’ll explore. Expect a practical, supportive and pressure-free day where you can try things out and build confidence.

When: Saturday, 21 November 2026
Start: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where? KHG Auditorium

Please note: The workshop will be held in German.

Registration starts on 15 October

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Above the rooftops of Cologne

(c) Domführungen Köln

The cathedral is a completed Gothic cathedral. However, not all the components date from the Middle Ages. The cathedral was completed during the Industrial Revolution.

Nowhere is this more impressive than on a guided tour of the Cologne Cathedral’s rooftops. Expecting a historic wooden roof structure? Prepare to be surprised by a delicate iron framework that is older than the Eiffel Tower. High above the city, explore hidden tower spaces with storage areas and workshops used by the cathedral’s master builders. And take in one of the most spectacular views Cologne has to offer.

Duration: approx. 90 min approx. 90min

Price: 5 euros (Special rate for students and apprentices, subsidised by KHG)

When? Saturday, 14 November 2026 - Meeting 1.45 pm at the cathedral north side - construction lift
Cologne Cathedral Tour with Canon and Art Historian Cologne Cathedral Tour with Canon and Art Historian.

Note: Only suitable for people who are able to cope with heights and are free from vertigo. No guarantee of using the construction lift (240 steps on foot if necessary).

This tour is for students and trainees. When registering, please provide your field of study or training programme and your age.

Anmeldung öffnet am 15. Oktober

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Night:Space:Dome

Only on a night-time visit you can experience the majestic grandeur and silence of the cathedral and view undisturbed at close quarters the wealth of images on the floors in the choir, the medieval choir stalls with their imaginative carvings and the famous shrine of the Epiphany.

Discover hidden art treasures and let the majestic silence have an effect on you. Experience Cologne Cathedral from unusual perspectives.

Duration: approx. 90 min approx. 90min

Fee: € 5

When? Friday, 13 November 2026 - Meeting 7.45 pm at the Kreuzblume in front of the cathedral main entrance
Cologne Cathedral Tour with Canon and Art Historian Cologne Cathedral Tour with Canon and Art Historian.

This tour is specifically for students and trainees. When registering, please provide your field of study or training programme and age.

The tour will be in English.


Registration closes on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 12 noon. Places are limited.
The €5 contribution also covers admission to Cologne Cathedral.

Registration öffnet am 15. Oktober 

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Night of Lights

Every year on the first Sunday in November, next time on 1 November 2026, at 6 pm, 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? St Kunibert (while St Agnes is being renovated)

When? Sunday 1 November 2026 at 6 pm

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

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Bible Dinner - Soulfood & Spirit

 ‘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: Thursday: 29 October, 26 November, 17 December and 21 January 2027
each at 7.30 pm
Where: KHG Köln, Berrenratherstrasse 127, 50937 Köln (Leselampe)

If you are interested, simply contact Thorben at pollmann@khgkoeln.de

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Lunch.Deep.Talk.

Big questions. Open conversations. New perspectives.

What gives my life meaning?
Does God really exist?
Where is God when people suffer?
Who is Jesus – and what does he have to do with me?
What does forgiveness mean?
And what happens after death?

Lunch.Deep.Talk. is an Alpha course for students: Sieben Treffen, um gemeinsam über Gott, Glauben und die großen Fragen des Lebens ins Gespräch zu kommen.

Wir laden dich ein zum gemeinsamen Lunch und kommen dabei ganz unkompliziert miteinander ins Gespräch.
Then there’s a short talk followed by plenty of time to share, discuss and discover new perspectives.
You don’t have to believe anything or know anything.
Ask anything, be critical, listen, discuss or simply be curious.

Open to students of all denominations and to anyone wondering if there is more to life. Come along.
Have lunch. Ask questions. Keep thinking.

When & Where? Starting Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:30 pm.


Come and see what it’s about
Der erste Termin bietet die Möglichkeit, Lunch.Deep.Talk. ganz unverbindlich kennenzulernen und einen ersten Einblick in den Kurs zu bekommen.

After that, we’ll meet every Thursday from 12.30–2 pm
at the  Uni Mensa – Tagungsraum 9, Zülpicher Strasse 70, 50937 Lindenthal

Final session: Thursday, 17 December 2026 (8 sessions in total)

Questions or interested?
Melde dich gerne bei Thorben.

Good food is part of it! Please sign up so we can prepare enough for everyone.

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International Dinner

You’re invited to our International Dinner! 🌍🍽️ 
Come celebrate your culture with people from all around the world! Everyone will bring traditional food or drinks, share music and dances from their home countries and enjoy a fun evening together! 🎶🍛💃

All you need to do to participate is to bring a traditional dish or drink from your country and share it with the group. Please prepare your food at home, as there will only be very limited options to warm it up.

We’re looking forward to a night full of connection, celebration and cultural diversity. See you there! 😊

When? Monday, 26 October 2026, 6 pm
Where? KHG Auditorium, Berrenrather Str. 127, 50937 Köln

in Cooperation with

Registration opens on 19 October

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  • Ada v. Lüninck 

    Social Counselling and spiritual accompaniment

    T: Termine nach Vereinbarung
    E: lueninck@khgkoeln.de

    Bürozeiten: Nach Vereinbarung
    Languages: German, English, French

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