“I am who I am – luck or fate” with guests from culture, business, medicine and theology
The Evangelical City Church of Darmstadt continues its long-standing sermon series and invites you to four special services in October 2025. Under the theme "I am who I am – Luck or Fate" (Exodus 3:14), prominent figures will explore existential questions of human existence.
Perspectives on personality and destiny
The biblical self-revelation of God is applied to the human level: Are we who we are by fate, luck, achievement, mental strength, or illness? This question is at the heart of this year's sermon series.
The Evangelical City Church congregation has invited guests from the fields of journalism, business, medicine, and theology. Each sermon will be complemented by a reduced liturgy and musical contributions from soloists and ensembles.
Dates and speakers
- Sunday, 5 October 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Happiness in Life – Franziska Reichenbacher, television journalist
Music: Siri Karoline Thornhill (soprano), Christian Roß (piano) - Sunday, October 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Business Success: Work or Luck? – Dr. Erik Spickschen, Entrepreneur
Music: Stefan Hladek (guitar) - Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Personality and Developmental Factors – Prof. Dr. Peer Abilgaard, Psychiatrist and Musician
Music: Saskia Kreuser (soprano), Christian Roß (piano) - Sunday, 26 October 2025, 10:00 a.m.
God-given fate or free (Christian) person – Provost Stephan Arras
Music: Anette Graumann (flute), Finn Krug (piano)
Invitation to reflection
For many years, the city's parish has offered this sermon series to prominent figures from the worlds of culture, politics, and society, providing a platform to explore faith and life issues from new perspectives. In 2025, the series will again inspire reflection and discussion on fundamental questions of human existence.
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