Workshops on December 30, 2022
Spirituality, faith, church and religion
| A1 | A time of silence, with opportunity for personal conversation and confession | This offer takes place from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.! | Kirche St. Thomas Morus Thomas-Morus-Str. 4, 18106 Rostock |
| A11 | Strong in Crisis and Strong in Life | How do the biblical Psalms of lament deal with life crises? What do they tell us about helplessness and anxiety, what ambivalences do they have to deal with, and how do they take us along in the struggle for meaning and hope? With Judith Gärtner, professor of Old Testament at the theological faculty of Rostock. | Kirche Sankt Michaelis Altbettelmönchstraße 4, 18055 Rostock |
| A4 | “Our life and striving should become a reflection of Jesus.“ (Sister Gertraud von Bullion) | An encounter with your own identity and the faith in Jesus Christ. How can we understand and see ourselves as a gift from God? Different types of mirrors help us to do this. With the Catholic Youth of Mecklenburg. | Don-Bosco-Grundschule Mendelejewstraße 19, 18059 Rostock |
| A5 | StoryLab – listen, create and discover stories | Pause, listen to a story, get creative alone or with others. Play with words or sounds, build with wooden or digital bricks, paint with colours or sand. Discover together the artworks of the others. Limited number of places! Only with pre-registration via the app. | Rostocker Freizeitzentrum Kuphalstraße 77, 18069 Rostock |
| A6 | Strengthening one’s own sense of dignity | Encouraging conversations about non-respect of boundaries, sexual assault, spiritual abuse and safeguarding in Taizé, in the Church and in everyday life. With Brother Francis and Brother Matthew (Taizé), Klaus Schmidt (Protestant Psychological Counselling Centre Schwerin) and Claire Jonard (Catholic Youth Ministry in Switzerland). | Kolping Begegnungszentrum Lichtenhagen Eutiner Str. 20, 18109 Rostock |
| A9 | “Shabbat Shalom!” A visit to the Synagogue of Rostock | Talks, songs and dances. With Rabbi Yuriy Kadnykov, with the chairman of the Jewish community Yuri Rosov and other members of the community. „ | Augustenstraße 20, 18055 Rostock |
| A10 | Visit to the Loc Uyen Meditation Centre | House tour, short explanation about Buddhism and inner peace. Opportunity to meditate for five to ten minutes. With nun Thien My. | Wolgaster Straße 17, 18109 Rostock |
Society and politics
| B8 | Togetherness, trust, democracy | What strengthens democracy in Europe? What can motivate young adults to get involved in politics? With Bettina Martin, Minister for Science, Culture and Europe of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Steffen Bockhahn, Senator for Youth and Social Affairs and Second Deputy Mayor of the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock. | Foyer des Rathauses Neuer Markt 1a, 18055 Rostock |
| B9 | How to pray in times of war? Voices from Ukraine | Meeting with young people from Ukraine, Bishop Bohdan Dziurakh, Apostolic Exarch for Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Germany and Scandinavia, Olha Tsheriomushkina, artist from Mariupol, and Vira Makovska. | Christuskirche Häktweg 4-6, 18057 Rostock |
| B3 | “Through hospitality, some have welcomed angels without knowing it.” | Refugees in North-East Germany: challenges and experiences. With Asem from Syria, Rozhan from Iraq, Mariam from Iran, as well as people responsible for work with refugees. What can we all do to improve the situation of refugees across Europe? | Baptisten-Gemeinde Hermannstraße 15, 18055 Rostock |
| B4 | The Climate Crisis: a common challenge | Why does our commitment matter? How can we contribute to solving the crisis? After a short input, Johann-Georg, Henri and Noa (climate and political activists in Rostock) want to discuss approaches and perspectives with you. | Don-Bosco-Schule Kurt-Tucholsky-Str. 16A, 18055 Rostock |
| B5 | War and peace | What does the war in Ukraine mean for Europe and how do we deal with it? Has war again become a legitimate means of enforcing political interests? What are the conditions for lasting peace? With military youth officer Captain Meike Bauersfeld and protestant deacon and author Lars Engelbrecht. | Saal Wismar Rotunde, Hanse Messe Zur Hansemesse 1-2, 18106 Rostock |
| B6 | On the path of reconciliation between nations and generations | What is needed to heal wounds caused by hatred, war, flight and expulsion? With Krzysztof Kruszyński from Bojków/Gliwice in Poland and Cornelia Stieler from Leipzig in Germany, whose family comes from Schönwald, today’s Bojków/Gliwice. | Evangelische Kita Schatzkiste Lagerstraße 17, 18055 Rostock |
| B7 | When fundamental rights are at stake | Fundamental rights are increasingly questioned and restricted by authoritarian governments, populist movements and large corporations. Experiencing the importance of fundamental and human rights in a playful way and sharing about the situation of democracy in the European countries. With Karl-Georg Ohse, project manager of “Church Supports Democracy”. | Gemeindesaal St. Thomas Morus Thomas-Morus-Str. 4, 18106 Rostock |
Music, art and nature
| C5 | “As you are” – A concert to sing along with | Trying out new songs together: melodies to enjoy, lyrics with depth, catchy tunes to take away. With the band of the Rostock Youth Church (conducted by Andreas Braun) and Thomas Braun (viol/flugelhorn). Apart from joy in singing together, no special skills are required. | Petrikirche, Gustav-Adolf-Saal Alter Markt 1, 18055 Rostock |
| C2 | Art despite Exclusion – Art defies Exclusion | An exhibition rejecting xenophobia and ideologies of alleged inequality of people. Encounters with artworks that motivate viewers to work for an open, diverse and inclusive society. With Pastor Willfrid Knees. | Societät Rostock maritim e.V. August-Bebel Str. 1, 18055 Rostock |
| C3 | #together in silence | A sign for peaceful coexistence, freedom and democratic values. Creating together a colorful picture that stands for solidarity, respect, human dignity, justice and tolerance under the guidance of street artist Alexander Kalfa. | HanseMesse Rostock Haupteingang |
| C4 | Sensory and cognitive ecology and neuroethology in seals | What sensory abilities do seals have and how are they used for orientation? Where are sensory stimuli processed in the brain? With biologist Nina Wengst from the Marine Science Center. Warm clothes needed. Limited number of places! Only with pre-registration via the app. | 13:55 an der S-Bahn Lütten-Klein für Abfahrt um 14:03 Richtung Warnemünde |
Guided city tours
| D2 | Courage in Rostock`s modern history | During the Third Reich and the Communist dictatorship, Rostock was the scene of some violent clashes. A trip through 20th century Rostock which commemorates the efforts of the people who fought for survival and their rights. With Konstantin Krieter. | Start am Alten Markt |
| D3 | A guided tour of Rostock’s historical city center | Important sights: Kröpeliner Tor, St. Mary’s church with its astronomical clock, Holy Cross cloister. With Dr Marian Löbler. | Start am Kröpeliner Tor |
| D6 | A walk through Rostock’s history | Learn how the city grew and changed in the Middle Ages and see some of its architectural highlights. With Bieny von Maltzan. | Start an der Marienkirche |
| D7 | Historical Rostock | A walk along the city wall with Barbara Bülow. | Start an der Petrikirche |
| D5 | ROSTOCK – Do you know where you are? | An interactive tour of the city mit Tabea Göckeritz. | Start an der Petrikirche |
| D8 | Tour guided by Gudrun Köster. | The participants choose what they want to see. | Start am Möwenbrunnen auf dem Neuen Markt |
For children and young people
| E1 | Don Bosco Grundschule Mendelejewstraße 19A, 18059 Rostock | ||
| E2 | Taizé-Bauwagen im IGA-Park |