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Summer Fest with Baptism 2026

Sunny community summer festival in a green park by a Swiss castle with families, picnic and water games
16 Aug 2026
10:00 – 16:30
Schlosspark Köniz
German with Ukrainian and French translation

A warm day of worship, joy, fellowship and baptism (Taufe / Twila). We celebrate with those taking a new step in following Yeshua.

Location and parking

Day schedule

  1. 10:00

    Guests arrive and coffee

    We welcome everyone and help people find their way.

  2. 10:30–12:00

    Worship service and baptism

    Worship, a short message, testimonies and baptisms — the heart of the celebration. We close with circle dances together.

  3. 12:00–16:00

    Food, games and fellowship

    Time to rest, meet people, play and simply be together.

  4. ≈14:00

    Family programme

    • Dance workshop
    • Colourful drinks, face painting, games, ice cream and summer fun

Food and grill

You are welcome to bring something extra for the shared table: a salad, snacks or other tasty additions for the grill. The grill team will prepare meat on site. Water, cups, plates and cutlery will be provided. A voluntary suggested contribution can be left for meat and ice cream. From 14:00 an ice-cream stand will be open — a sweet little break for everyone.

Children and family programme

A children’s programme with a Bible story and large pictures is planned under a colourful tent, likely in German. Please bring children back for the baptism moment — a special part of the service to experience with the whole community.

  • 14:00–15:00 — football
  • 15:00–16:00 — sitball
  • Face painting, syrup bar and ice cream — from about 14:00
  • Toys on a marked stand — please return them after play
  • After baptisms a pool opens for children — bring swimwear
  • Small water area / paddling pool for the youngest

Weather

The celebration will go ahead as planned. If the weather brings serious changes, information will appear on the website and Instagram. Please help children find shelter quickly if heavy rain starts. Otherwise we look forward to a sunny, lively and joyful day together.