

Evangelisches Dekanat Hochtaunus
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Evangelisches Dekanat Hochtaunus
editThe Evangelische Dekanat Hochtaunus is a corporation under public law and part of the Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau (EKHN). It encompasses the regions of Friedrichsdorf, Bad Homburg, Oberursel, Steinbach, Usingen, Neu-Anspach, Wehrheim, Schmitten, Weilrod and Grävenwiesbach, being congruent with the Landkreis Hochtaunuskreis, but without Königstein, Kronberg and Glashütten.
Key Products and Services
edit- Kirchengemeinden: The deanery consists of 30 church congregations, which are located in five neighborhood areas and comprise approximately 45,000 evangelical Christians.
- Pfarrdienste: Nearly 40 pastors are active in the congregations, including those who work in hospitals, hospices, nursing homes and schools.
- Youth Work and Education: The deanery offers programs for young people and educational opportunities.
- Church Music and Public Relations: These areas are also an integral part of the activities.
- Kindertagesstätten: The deanery operates 14 day care centers in the region, which focus on the pedagogical support and well-being of children.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the deanery is to make evangelical positions visible in the region and to support the church congregations. It thrives on communication and cooperation between all evangelical Christians in the Hochtaunus. The values are characterized by charity and diversity, with the well-being of children and protection from violence being paramount.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe deanery is committed to social responsibility and promotes initiatives that strengthen the common good. It works on the basis of the EKHN's Violence Prevention Act and attaches great importance to the protection of children in the day care centers. It also offers further training and supervision to continuously improve the quality of work.
The Evangelische Dekanat Hochtaunus is not only an administrative unit, but also a living church in the region, which is committed to the proclamation of the Gospel in word and deed.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.evangelisch-hochtaunus.de/dekanat/r2.html
- 2 - https://www.evangelisch-hochtaunus.de/dekanat/kitas-des-dekanats/s82.html
- 3 - https://www.evangelisch-hochtaunus.de/impressum/r10.html
- 4 - https://www.evangelisch-hochtaunus.de/dekanat/wir-sind-fuer-sie-da/s64na873.html
- 5 - https://veranstaltungen.evangelisch-hochtaunus.de/impressum/r1.html