Experience a week in the community of Taizé with prayer, silence, nature, and fellowship. For everyone aged 15 to 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: €209 (for young people from the Archdiocese of Cologne), €339 (for participants from outside the Archdiocese of Cologne and for those over 28, see above).
"To the unknown god...What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you." (Acts 17:23)
Follow the Apostle Paul on his journey through Greece.
We go to places that were anything but perfect – cities full of chaos, conflict, and real people.
That is exactly where Paul founded a community.
Not saints. But people like us.
This journey is not a vacation. And it is not a pious leisure trip either.
It is an invitation: 👉 to take an honest look 👉 to be on a journey – both outwardly and inwardly 👉 to rediscover your own path
👥 for young people aged 16–30 📅 October 18–25, 2026 📍Athens • Corinth • Peloponnese 💶 €599 (up to age 25) / €659 (age 26 and above) (instead of € 1.249)
Included: ✈️ Round-trip flight 🍽️ Half board 🚌 Local transfers
Experience a week in the community of Taizé with prayer, silence, nature, and fellowship. For everyone aged 15 to 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: €209 (for young people from the Archdiocese of Cologne), €339 (for participants from outside the Archdiocese of Cologne and for those over 28, see above).
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? Wednesday 15 July 2026 - Meeting 6pm at the KHG With whom? Thorben, Nicole und Marco
Office hours: N/A Languages: German, French, English
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 or in our Aula Lounge, 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, 11 June 2026 Start 6.30 pm Where? In the KHG Church or Aula Lounge, 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! Ob du selbst performst oder einfach nur dabei sein willst – vernetze dich, komm ins Gespräch und lern neue Leute kennen bei unserem anschließenden Get-Together mit Essen und Drinks.
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
Office hours: N/A Languages: German, French, English
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: 21. Mai + 18. Juni + 9. Juli 2026 each at 7.30 pm Where: KHG Köln, Berrenratherstrasse 127, 50937 Köln (Leselampe)
“In the Likeness and Self-Determined? Being a Woman between Tradition and Freedom.”
What does it mean to be a woman today? Between societal expectations, social media, faith, relationships, and one’s own body, tensions, questions, and uncertainties often arise.
The series “Being a Woman” invites young adult women to explore these questions in a supportive and open atmosphere. Together, we look at different aspects of female identity – honestly, reflectively, and without labels.
During the evenings, we will explore:
Images of women in the Bible
The female body and biological foundations
Psychological role models and current trends
Being a woman in relationships
Career and Calling: Can You Have It All?
The series is accompanied by professional input from a psychologist, a physician, and a theologian, as well as pastoral perspectives. Each evening includes personal exchange, time for questions, spiritual impulses, and opportunities for individual reflection.
The sessions are aimed at young adult women, regardless of life plan, relationship status, or church affiliation. No prior knowledge is required – curiosity is enough.
A space for reflection, exchange, and recharging.
When? Every Tuesday from 28 April, between 7 and 9 pm Where? CRUX Café, An Zint Jan 1, 50678 Köln, Deutschland
Topics:
April 28: The biological woman – with gynecologist Tabea and general practitioner Dolores
May 5: Women in the Bible – with Simone
May 12: Being a woman in relationships – with theologian and relationship coach Anna
May 19: The psychological woman – with psychologist and systemic therapist Stephanie
May 26: Cancelled due to Pentecost holidays
June 2: Till death do us part – how does a long-lasting relationship work?
On Tuesday evenings during the summer semester, Johannes R., Thorben, and Dominique invite you to dive into the world of prominent British writers and join in lively discussions.
The focus is on the Inklings – a legendary reading and debating group centered around the Oxford scholars C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
What connected them? Beyond friendship, it was a passion for creative writing and a desire to explore Christian faith in new and exciting ways – a perspective they shared with the crime writer and translator Dorothy L. Sayers.
In the spirit of this tradition, on Tuesday evenings we read:
Lewis’ fantasy story "The Great Divorce"
a short story by Tolkien
a crime story by Dorothy L. Sayers
Lasst euch inspirieren, diskutiert mit, und entdeckt die Verbindung von Glaube, Fantasie und literarischem Schaffen aus erster Hand! No prior experience required, materials will be provided.
When? Immer dienstagsab dem 28. April 2026 um 19.30 – 21 Uhr Where? KHG, Berrenrather Str. 127, 50937 Köln
Wir begleiten junge Menschen zwischen 16 und 30 Jahren auf ihrem Weg zur Kirche: beim Wieder- oder Neueintritt, in der Tauf- oder Firmvorbereitung, bei Glaubenskursen oder persönlicher Orientierung.
Wir bieten Raum für Fragen, Neuanfänge und ehrliche Gespräche über den Glauben.
Wir begleiten dich bei:
(Wieder-) Eintritt in die Kirche
Tauf- & Firmvorbereitung
Glaubenskurse
persönliche Begleitung & Seelsorge (+ Beichte)
Erstkontakt für Glaubensinteressierte
Fragen rund um Gott & Kirche
Tauf- und Firmtermine möglich im Frühjahr und im Herbst.
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? Sankt Kunibert (während 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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