The homepage is the English language homepage for Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The 1999 calendar gives a list of the pastors who are taking part in this inaugural season of English language services. History gives a brief description of the changes the worship service has gone through since Luther's time, and selecting music shows you the famous organs in the Castle and City Churches and mentions a bit about authors of church music who are associated with Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The Reverend Keith W. Loesch, Senior Pastor Grace Lutheran Church, Woodbridge, Virginia USA What to expect at worship English worship services are held alternately in the City Church and Castle Church. American Pastors lead the services and offer a sermon.
All texts are in English, and hymns are representative of the standard Protestant repertoire.
During the services, hymns and special music are offered on the impressive pipe organs located in the churches. The services give visitors the unique opportunity to worship in English with the accompaniment of accomplished German organists. Improvisatory hymn introductions and exemplary performances of organ concert music add a special flavor to the worship service. Worshipers honor the German tradition of being seated after the last hymn to appreciate the postlude. In the above table, you may click on a word or picture to get to a new page.