The IX Festival of the Protestant Culture ”# Love # JOY # Peace”
The ninth edition of the Protestant Culture Festival was held in May 2019. The theme of the events focused on JOY. This topic turned out to be extremely current, which was demonstrated by the active participation of numerous guests in festival events and considerable media interest.
The rich program of the festival was the result of cooperation of Wroclaw churches, institutions and organizations that prepared over a dozen extremely diverse events and gatherings. Activities included: a scientific conference, debates and panels, concerts, exhibitions, lectures, trips and family events. Due to the wide festival offerings everyone could choose events that they were interested in – from entertainment, through cultural and religious events to exchanging views in the world of science.
– We do not want cold faces and indifferent looks; we are not satisfied with cheerful jokes and shallow jokes. We have enough personal pessimism and social complaining. We are tired of life’s tiredness – mediocrity and boredom. The heart is looking for real, deep, continuous joy (…) Christian joy is not reduced to immediate feelings, but it is something that allows you to look joyfully at your whole life, even if the present is difficult – emphasized Bishop Waldemar Pytel, head of the Lutheran diocese of Wrocław.
We invite you to read the summary about the weeklong Festival.
See the Festival photos
May 19 (Sunday)
10.00 Joyful Noise to the Lord
The IX Festival of the Protestant Culture opening service
Lutheran Church, Kazimierza Wlk. 29, Wroclaw
May 20 (Monday)
10.00 – 16. 00 Phenomenon of Joy
International scientific conference
Lecture Hall at EWST, sw. Jadwigi 12, Wroclaw
18.00 – 20. 00 The Mature Joy
The evening conversation of bishops at the University of Wroclaw.
Moderating the debate – Prof. Dr. hab. Adam Jezierski, Rector of the University of Wrocław.
Oratorium Marianum Hall at University of Wroclaw, Plac Uniwersytecki 1
May 21 (Tuesday)
10.00 – 12.30 Joy of our Life
A walk in the footsteps of Wroclaw heroes
The walk starts at Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
May 22 (Wednesday)
10.00 Joy and Courage
The exhibition and film presenting the organization “White Rose” and its leader Sophie Scholl.
Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
19.00 Johan Sebastian Bach, The great mass in B minor BWV 232
National Forum of Music, Plac Wolnosci 1
May 23 (Thursday)
10.00 – 12.30 Joy of our Life
A walk in the footsteps of Wroclaw heroes
The walk starts at Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
May 24 (Friday)
10.00 Joy and Courage
The exhibition and film presenting the organization “White Rose” and its leader Sophie Scholl.
Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
16.00 – 18.30 Joy of our Life
A walk in the footsteps of Wroclaw heroes
The walk starts at Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
18.00 Clown Show PING & PONG
A performance for children.
First Baptist Church in Wroclaw, Klodnicka 2, Wroclaw
May 25 (Saturday)
11.00 – 15.00 The Space-time of Joy
The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Lutheran Center for Deacons and Education
Festivities – animations, games, fair of handicrafts, sports competitions, shows (rugby in wheelchairs, hand bikes, old cars, motorcycles, uniformed services) and other attractions
ECDE Foundation, Ksiedza Marcina Lutra 2-8, Wroclaw
The project is co-financed from the budget of the Culture Department of the City of Wroclaw.
The project is co-financed from the budget of the Lower Silesia Voivodship.