Station of the Cross service

Friday 4 April 2025 at Open Hof in Kampen

During Lent, the congregation is encouraged to fast on Fridays and to break the fast following a Stations of the Cross service held at 18:00. These services take place either in the Chapel or at parishioners’ homes.

The final service in this year’s series was held on Friday 4 April 2025 at the Open Hof church in Kampen, which is currently offering church asylum (kerkasiel) to a refugee family facing deportation.

This family has lived in the Netherlands for over ten years, and their four children are fully integrated into Dutch society. They are among hundreds of families in similar circumstances. Under church asylum, deportation is not permitted as long as an ongoing religious service is being held.

By holding our Stations of the Cross at Open Hof, we were able to stand in solidarity and support this vital initiative.

Passover meal

Friday 11 April 2025 at the Chaplain's house

The Passover meal was held on Friday 11 April 2025 in the barn at the Chaplain’s House in Weldam, offering a rich and reflective experience that connected us to the roots of the Eucharist.

The evening followed the traditional elements of the Seder, including symbolic foods such as greens, bitter herbs, charoset (a mixture of apple, nuts, and cinnamon), eggs, salt water, and matzahs (unleavened bread). The festival lights were kindled, and the four cups of wine were poured in turn, marking the unfolding of the story.

While deeply meaningful, the evening was also filled with warmth and fellowship—it wasn’t just a solemn occasion, but one that brought joy and community to the table.