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WELS Europe!

It is our mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in English throughout Europe in order to serve people with God’s Saving Word and Sacraments.

We serve members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a United States denomination with 350,000 members around the world. WELS members who live in Europe, whether with the US Military, or living as a civilian in somewhere in Europe, or here temporarily as a student or tourist can find spiritual support through WELS Europe. Many other English speaking Christians have enjoyed our worship services and Bible classes.

Pastor John Hartwig serves civilians and military members through WELS Europe. Officially he is the European Civilian Chaplain to WELS military members stationed in Europe. He leads worship at a monthly rotation of locations in Germany, Switzerland, and England. He also teaches confirmation classes, counsels, and communes those who live in remote locations. The scattered members of WELS Europe gather for Easter and fall retreats.

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Living your Faith

Our monthly devotion is only one of many resources to help grow your faith. Digging into the Word of God on a daily basis…

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GOODNEWS Letter

May 2023

May is a month full of holidays and celebrations. In Germany…

WELS & the Military

We hope that you will find WELS Europe to be your “spiritual home away from home.” Although WELS does not participate in the U.S. military chaplaincy, our church body has a long commitment to serving military members directly through civilian chaplains to the military.

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PLACES & FACES

news202103d — Rose Barracks, Vilseck and U.S. Air Forces Ramstein Air Base

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Nymphenburg Palace Munich — Nymphenburg Palace, Munich

ficMay2021 — The congregation at Ramstein Air Base on Palm Sunday.

Ministry-in-Europe-photos-300×243@2x — Clockwise: The congregation at Ramstein Air Base on Palm Sunday. About 35 people meet for worship twice a month on the base. Mark and Tana Waldschmidt, daughter Brooklyn, and baby Ezekiel. Hartwig baptized Brooklyn and Ezekiel at Ramstein Air Base. John and Helen Hartwig in Basel, Switzerland.

700×411-MilitaryChaplaincyHartwig — Installation of Chaplain Hartwig

UPCOMING EVENTS

Everyone is welcome to worship with us! Please contact Pastor Hartwig for specific locations of our worship services.
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Here’s what to expect on your first visit or contact with our ministry. We’d like you to know in advance so you are comfortable and know that we care.
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Contact WELS Civilian Chaplaincy. Let us know where you‘re coming from. We can’t wait to meet up!

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It is our mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in English throughout Europe in order to serve people with God’s Saving Word and Sacraments.

Living your Faith

GOODNEWS Letter

May 2023

WELS & the Military

UPCOMING EVENTS

New here? Get info!

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It is our mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in English throughout Europe in order to serve people with God’s Saving Word and Sacraments.

Living your Faith

GOODNEWS Letter

WELS & the Military

UPCOMING EVENTS

New here? Get info!

Good News!Subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

Learn more about our ministry partners

Our Partners

CONTACT

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