Pastor Candidate Dr. Detlef Metz Introduced to Empfertshausen Community
A festive service marking Michaelmas Day brought together the communities of Empfertshausen and surrounding villages. The event also served as an introduction to Dr. Detlef Metz, who has been drawn to the position of pastor in the church of Empfertshausen by the beauty of the Rhön region and a sense of divine calling.
The service, attended by residents from Empfertshausen, Andenhausen, Brunnhartshausen, and Neidhartshausen, was an opportunity for Dr. Metz to present himself as a candidate for the 50% parish position. He shared his background, motivations, and vision for pastoral care, fielding questions from the church council and congregation.
Dr. Metz, accompanied by his wife Pastor Eleonore Merkel who is also seeking a parish position, delivered a sermon reflecting on thwarted plans and unexpected interruptions, themes that resonated with the congregation. The couple's presence and shared ministry were well-received, with the church council showing broad consent for Dr. Metz's candidacy.
The vacant parish position in Empfertshausen has drawn Dr. Detlef Metz, who was inspired by the Rhön region and a sense of divine guidance. Following his introduction and the positive response from the church council and congregation, Dr. Metz is poised to take on the 50% parish office, potentially alongside his wife Pastor Eleonore Merkel.
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