Erntedankfest: Gratitude and Diversity
We thank God for life, the harvest, and the richness of different cultures. Jewish Culture and Vineyard Bern hold one service, open to every community.
Location and parking
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French Church
Bern
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Käfiggässchen
Drop-off and pickup for the children's service
Day schedule
15:30–16:00
Drop off what you bring at EGW
15:40
Children's service
Kindergarten through 6th grade. Drop off at Käfiggässchen from 15:40 and pick up at 17:30.
16:00
Welcome
16:10
Worship
16:40
God Stories
Testimonies
16:45
A word of encouragement
Rabbi Sasha and Marius
17:10
Thanksgiving offering with dance
17:25
Closing and blessing
Afterwards, a shared meal and time together at EGW.
Translation
Please bring a phone and headphones. The service can be heard in German, French, English, and Ukrainian through LifeVoyce.
Children's service
For children from kindergarten through 6th grade. Bring them to Käfiggässchen from 15:40 and pick them up there at 17:30.
Shared buffet
Please bring a salad, bread and pastries, a dessert, or something else. Drop it off at EGW between 15:30 and 16:00, before the service. Water and coffee are provided.