At the end of every year... pray with tens of thousands of young people from across Europe, sing, be still, and share faith.
... experience hospitality with Berlin families.
... discover God’s presence in a city which is open to people of different traditions, cultures and religions.
... meet people who throughout the city are living out the Gospel in the midst of today’s challenges.
... discover community in a city long-divided, on a path of peace, confidence and hope among all people.
Wednesday 28 December 2011
7am-12 noon: arrival and welcome at various points in Berlin, then in host churches and families
Supper at the exhibition centre (Messegelände).
Evening prayer at Messegelände.
Return to host families.
Thursday 29 and Friday 30 December 2011
Morning prayer in the host church, followed by small groups for reflection and sharing, and visits in the local community.
Lunch and midday prayer at Messegelände.
Afternoon: workshops with themes about social involvement and inner life.
Supper and evening prayer at Messegelände.
Return to host families.
Saturday 31 December 2011
Morning prayer in host church, followed by small groups for reflection and sharing, and visits in the local community.
Lunch and midday prayer at Messegelände.
Afternoon: Meetings by country.
Supper and evening prayer at Messegelände.
Prayer vigil for peace in host church, followed by a “Festival of Nations”.
Return to host families by 2 am.
Sunday 1 January 2012
Participation in the morning services in local churches.
Lunch with host families.
Departure from 4.30 pm onwards.
