When does the musical evening prayer take place?

On August 28, 2026, from 16:30 to 17:00 at the Peter and Paul Church Heepen.

Is there an entry fee?

No, no fee is charged for the evening prayer. Donations for church music are gladly accepted.

Who organizes the event?

Pastor Markus Hildenhagen gives the address, Ulrich Maßner accompanies on the organ and leads the congregational singing.

Where exactly does the event take place?

At the Peter and Paul Church Heepen, Heeper Straße 439, 33719 Bielefeld.

Can guests without church affiliation join?

Yes, the event is open to all interested parties who wish to experience music, prayer, and spiritual community.

Are there indications for the open church?

According to the congregation, the church is open from Sunday to Friday from 15:00 to 17:00 and invites for pausing, praying, and meditating.

A quiet faith experience with music and words in the Peter and Paul Church Heepen

Name: My Church!? - Musical Evening Prayer in Heepen
Start: 2026-08-28T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-28T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Peter-und-Pauls-Kirche Heepen

An evening prayer that connects heart and church in Heepen

During the musical evening prayer My Church!?, the Peter and Paul Church in Heepen opens up for a quiet yet vibrant religious experience. Words, organ, and congregational singing come together to create a faith experience that allows for reflection, prayer, and spiritual community.

Words, music, and spiritual depth

Pastor Markus Hildenhagen focuses in his address on the question of one's own church. This adds a theological and pastoral dimension to the evening: not as a grand stage, but as a personal place for listening, reflecting, and celebrating together.

Organ sounds from Buxtehude

Ulrich Maßner accompanies the evening prayer on the organ with a prelude in G minor by Dietrich Buxtehude and leads the congregational singing. The sound of the organ fills the church space, creating tranquility and making the liturgy tangible in a particularly impressive atmosphere.

Open for faith and community

The Evangelical Lutheran Congregation Heepen-Oldentrup invites to an evening that appeals to believers as well as to people seeking a quiet religious experience. The format connects spiritual tradition, community life, and musical culture in a compact evening window.

Church space with history

The Peter and Paul Church is one of the defining spiritual places in Heepen. The open church, the regular times for pausing, and the long history of the house of worship provide a dignified framework for the evening prayer, where prayer and community are particularly close together.

Conclusion

Those who come to Heepen on August 28, 2026, will experience a musical evening prayer with depth, beautiful church music, and a quiet invitation to reflection. A visit is worthwhile for all who wish to not only hear faith but also feel it in the church space.