Coptic Orthodox Church
Schwäbisch Gmünd

Church of St. Abanoub

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Activities

Holy Liturgy

'Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.' John 6:56
Our Holy Liturgy is a central event in our life, where we pray together and receive the Holy Eucharist.

  • Every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Children's Holy Mass (German)

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Mark 10:14
A Holy Mass prayed in German. The children actively participate in the Holy Mass prayers and have a special program afterward, sometimes including activities.

  • Every 4th Saturday of the month from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by children's lessons and activities

Sunday School

"I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'" Psalm 122:1
Every Sunday we offer interactive Sunday school for children and youth. Here, the young members of the community learn the basics of the Christian faith, biblical stories, and the Coptic tradition.

  • Time: Sundays after the Holy Mass
  • For all age groups up to 16 years
  • Instruction in German and Arabic

Agape (Fellowship Meal)

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2:42
After every Holy Mass, we eat together to nurture community (love and unity) and to encourage fellowship.

  • Directly after every Holy Mass

Praise and Worship

"Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!" Psalm 96:1
Praise and worship is an important part of our spiritual life, where we honor and glorify God through prayerful singing.

  • Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Arabic - Coptic)

Bible Study / Youth Meeting (German)

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Psalm 119:105
Weekly meetings for studying the Holy Scriptures together.
We deepen our understanding of the Word of God and discuss difficult life questions.

  • Thursdays at 7:45 PM
  • For adults and young adults 18 and older

Evening Incense

"For from the rising of the sun to its setting, my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering" Malachi 1:11
"The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God's people, went up before God from the angel's hand." Revelation 8:4

  • Saturdays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM

Community Celebrations

We celebrate the important church feasts together, such as Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost, as well as special saints' feast days.