On December 6, 2025, the traditional Advent singing took place in the Brockhagen Archive. The archive choir, flute ensemble, and other performers put together a varied program in the well-filled lecture hall.
The archive building had already been extensively and lovingly decorated beforehand. It presented itself to the arriving flute ensemble and choir with pleasantly subdued, atmospheric lighting. Soon the archive was filled with networkers, friends, and neighbors from the surrounding area, so that the program could begin punctually at 5 p.m.
The visitors sang the first song, “Macht hoch die Tür” (Open the Door), together, followed by a welcome from the network’s first chairman, Mathias Eberle, and the spiritual part of the program. Pastor Michael Czylwik, who had only been active in the Evangelical Lutheran Church Congregation of Brockhagen for a few days, gave a speech on the topic of “light” and then prayed with those present.
The archive choir and flute ensemble performed several pieces, interspersed with Christmas stories and poems. A soprano solo by Rebecca Eberle also enriched the program, which was broadcast live on YouTube and watched by about 25 viewers.
Afterwards, those present were invited to enjoy homemade baked goods and non-alcoholic punch. Many conversations ensued, and some attendees also took the opportunity to tour the building. About two hours after the event ended, the last guests said their goodbyes and headed off into St. Nicholas’ Eve.
As in previous years, this Advent singing event was a successful conclusion to a comprehensive year of events and a wonderful advertisement for the archive and our work.
Youtube live recording:
More pictures can be found below the German article here: https://www.apostolische-geschichte.de/brockhagen-advent-in-oekumenischer-gemeinschaft/
