On September 27, the newly renovated K3 Faith and Life Center in Berlin-Wilmersdorf was inaugurated with a festive dedication service. Numerous guests from society, various churches, and Adventist congregations attended the event. They experienced a celebration that intertwined gratitude, spiritual depth, and musical diversity, according to a press release from the regional Adventist administrative community of Berlin-Mitteldeutsche Vereinigung (BMV). The central message of the day was: This house opens doors—for faith, hope, and lived community.
Historical Context
The community center, which is a protected historical site, was opened in 1925 and is a significant example of expressionist sacred architecture from the 1920s in Berlin. The outer façade, characterized by pilasters and risalti, gives the building a nearly monumental appearance. Originally, the church hall accommodated 1,200 people.
Celebratory Service with Musical Highlights
The liturgical design of the service was led by Pastor Dietmar Päschel and Michael Nestler, the cantor of the Berlin-Mitteldeutsche Vereinigung (BMV). The musical brilliance marked the entire service, supported by congregational singing and performances by renowned Christian singer Sarah Kaiser. A particular highlight was the Advent hymn "Macht hoch die Tür, die Tor macht weit” (Lift up the door, make the gate wide...). Although traditionally associated with the Christmas season, it added a deeply symbolic dimension to the late summer celebration, as stated in the press release. Gunnar Scholz, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berlin-Mitteldeutschland, connected his sermon to this theme. He emphasized that, while closed doors provide protection, the K3 center is meant to open its doors, consciously, to neighbors, creatives, seekers, and workers. Everything that sustains this house—its finances, its walls, and its future—serves God.
Five Steps of Dedication – A Space for Many Dimensions
The blessing of the center took place at five symbolic locations within the building (including the entrance portal, baptismal font, and community hall) through biblical readings, personal reflections, and prayers. Step by step, each area of the house was opened for encounters and expressions of faith and placed under God's blessing.
Voices from Church and Society
Representatives from various religious communities offered greetings: Monsignor Dr. Hansjörg Günther for the Ecumenical Council Berlin-Brandenburg; Cantor Jalda Rebling (Synagogue Ohel Hachidusch), whose message was read; and Johannes Naether, president of Seventh-day Adventists in Germany. Their words underscored the center's aspiration to be a place of openness and dialogue beyond denominational boundaries, as noted in the press release.
About the K3 Faith and Life Center
The K3 is a project of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berlin and the Berlin-Mitteldeutsche Vereinigung (BMV). Located at Koblenzer Straße 3 in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, it has been transformed over 3.5 years into a modern, barrier-free space with a sustainable concept. As an open house for faith, encounters, and social responsibility, it contributes to the spiritual and cultural life of Berlin. In addition to its cultural and architectural aspirations, the center aims to serve as an open workspace and meeting place: it offers modern coworking spaces that allow for flexible use by individuals and smaller teams.
Furthermore, the facilities are available for events of any size, ranging from intimate gatherings to events accommodating up to 500 people. The center specifically targets intercultural, multigenerational, and socially relevant initiatives that promote exchange, collaboration, and new forms of coexistence.
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