Bishop Bilz writes to 6,000 young Saxons on peace and church involvement

Evangelical Bishop Tobias Bilz of Saxony is engaging with approximately 6,000 young church members, aged 15 and 16, through a personal letter. The bishop invites these teenagers to share their perspectives on peace and military service, recognizing that many are contemplating these issues.

Bilz acknowledges the current climate, noting that 18-year-olds receive mail from the German military and that school strikes against conscription are occurring. He expresses a personal interest in how these developments affect the young people and encourages them to share their feelings through an accompanying survey.

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I notice that many young people are currently thinking about peace. 18-year-olds receive mail from the Bundeswehr, and there are school strikes against conscription. Many are wondering what that means for them.

Beyond the discussion on peace and military service, Bishop Bilz also aims to foster greater engagement within the church. He encourages the youth to actively participate in shaping its future. To support this, a brochure is included with the letter, offering information about volunteer opportunities and careers within the church and the Diakonie (Protestant social welfare organization).

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I am personally interested in how you are doing with this and would be happy if you would share it with me.