Diakonisches Werk Bamberg-Forchheim e. V.

The Evangelisch-Lutherisches Dekanat Bamberg is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria and encompasses a significant part of the Bamberg district as well as smaller areas in the Erlangen-Höchstadt and Haßberge districts. It is one of 15 deaneries in the Bayreuth church district and is currently led by Dean Sabine Hirschmann[1].

• Parish Work: The deanery supports and promotes the work in its 20 parishes, which are characterized by diverse services, educational offerings, and social projects[1].
• Diakonia: It is closely networked with the Diakonisches Werk Bamberg-Forchheim, which provides comprehensive social care[3].
• Prevention Work: A central concern is the development of a comprehensive prevention and protection concept against sexualized violence, supported by regular training and risk analyses[2].

The mission of the deanery is to strengthen the communities and create an environment of openness, trust, and safety. Values such as charity, inclusion, and responsibility are at the forefront.

• Prevention Concept: The deanery continuously works on improving its prevention measures to ensure that all members are protected[2].
• Community Events: It promotes numerous events and projects that strengthen the community and encourage social engagement[4].

The Evangelisch-Lutherisches Dekanat Bamberg is a central part of the religious and social life in the Bamberg region and is committed to promoting justice, equality, and protection.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelisch-Lutherisches_Dekanat_Bamberg
• 2 - https://www.dekanat-bamberg.de/praevention-sexualisierter-gewalt/unser-weg
• 3 - https://www.dekanat-bamberg.de/unser-dekanat
• 4 - https://www.dekanat-bamberg.de/Winter
• 5 - https://www.uni-bamberg.de/wiai/dekanat/