WELS-Europe – Easter Retreat 2026
It's a long standing tradition for confessional Lutherans in Europe (Expats and military personnel) to meet for an Easter Retreat. You might have been a participant of some of these retreats. Despite the recent changes in the WELS Chaplaincy we are going to continue. This year we plan to celebrate...
Practical Details
When Holy Week and Easter Sunday April, 2nd – 5th, 2026 Place the ELFK church in Wangen i.A., Germany / Lutherische Freikirche Wangen i.A. Ebnetstr. 1, 88239 Wangen im Allgäu Getting there and away Wangen has a central train station with connections from anywhere. There is an exit on Autobahn...
Sign up for the Easter Retreat 2026
RSVP Please let us know by February 28 if you will join us for the retreat, so we can plan accordingly. If you are unable to make it to the Easter Retreat, but would like to be a part of a group chat about future gatherings and retreats, please send us...
Schedule
Maundy Thursday - April, 2ndArrive in mid-afternoon at your accommodation6:00: Supper at the church7:00 Maundy Thursday service with the Lord's Supper Good Friday - April, 3rd9:30: Bible study11:00: Choir practice (if we have singers), for two services12:00: Lunch at the churchAfternoon free to see the area6:00: Supper at the church7:00: Good Friday...
Future plans for WELS-Europe
Florian Bachmann writes:"In the recent months, some of us have been enjoying English-friendly services at the ELFK church in Wangen i.A., Germany, and in Switzerland, led by Pastor Jonas Schröter. The Schröters have been extremely accommodating and happy to welcome us into their church. We also will carve out some...