The rich program of the Festival is the result of the cooperation of churches, institutions and organizations in Wroclaw, which have prepared a total of over 20 events. The scientific conference, debate, performances and film screenings, concerts, exhibitions, lectures, walks and family events – everyone will be able to find something interesting for themselves. The nature of the events is also diverse – from entertainment, through cultural and religious events, to the meetings of scientists and people dealing with social problems and politics.
– In preparing the program of this year’s Festival of the Protestant Culture, we tried to reflect not only the unique character of the Jubilee of 100 years of independence, but also to focus on the theme of freedom and refer to the open, ecumenical image of Wroclaw – said Professor Wojciech Szczerba, Rector of the Evangelical School of Theology. – The program therefore includes events for children, young people, adults and seniors. They are organized not only by Protestant churches – our partners are, among others, the University of Wroclaw, the National Forum of Music and the Bente Kahan Foundation.
Timetable of Events
May 6 (Sunday)
10.00 God called us up for Freedom – The VIII Festival of the Protestant Culture opening service
Lutheran Church, Kazimierza Wlk. 29, Wroclaw
18.00 Synagogue Music of the Orient – concert of the band ”The Piyut Ensemble” (Event organized by Bente Kahan Foundation within Israel’s Day)*
White Stork Synagogue, Pawla Wlodkowica 7, Wroclaw
May 7 (Monday)
The Spaces of Freedom – an open popular-scientific symposium
9:00 Opening of the exhibition dedicated to Albert Schweitzer, Peace Nobel Prize winner
EWST, sw. Jadwigi 12, Wroclaw
10.00 – 16. 00 Freedom and Responsibility – international scientific conference
Lecture Hall at EWST, sw. Jadwigi 12, Wroclaw
18.00 – 20. 00 Let’s Talk about Freedom – discussion panel with the participation of the President of Wroclaw, Rafal Dutkiewicz, the Bishop of the Lutheran church, Waldemar Pytel and a Special Guest.
Moderating the debate – Prof. Dr. hab. Adam Jezierski, Rector of the University of Wrocław, Prof. Dr. hab. Wojciech Szczerba, Rector of the Evangelical School of Theology.
Introductory lecture – Difficult Freedom, Rev. Prof. Tomáš Halík, Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies.
Oratorium Marianum Hall at University of Wroclaw, Plac Uniwersytecki 1
May 8 (Tuesday)
9.00 – 11.30 Freedom’s Witnesses – a walk in Wroclaw
The walk will start at Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
19.00 Storm. A Story about Courage – an open family film screening**
„New Horizons” cinema, Kazimierza Wielkiego 19a-21, Wroclaw
May 9 (Wednesday)
09.00 Storm. A Story about Courage– a screening for schools **
„New Horizons” cinema, Kazimierza Wielkiego 19a-21, Wroclaw
17.00 Jan Amos Komenski in Poland – meeting with Manfred Richter, the author of a book on Comenius
Lutheran Church, Kazimierza Wlk. 29, Wroclaw
19.00 A Mighty Fortress – jazz concert by Jagodzinski Trio featuring Agnieszka Wilczynska
Church of Christ in Poland, Rev. Brzoski 1, Wroclaw
May 10 (Thursday)
18.00 Love in the Time of Resistance – Freya – special screening of the film about von Moltke family and discussion on civil responsibility
Lutheran Church, Kazimierza Wlk. 29, Wroclaw
May 11 (Friday)
9.00 – 11.30 Freedom’s Witnesses – a walk in Wroclaw
The walk will start at Edyta Stein’s House, Nowowiejska 38, Wroclaw
16.00 The Bible and Nationalism – lecture by Dr. Slawomir Torbus, ending with discussion
Academy of Third Age, EWST, sw. Jadwigi 12, Wroclaw
18.00 The Puzzle – musical for children
First Baptist Church in Wroclaw, Klodnicka 2, Wroclaw
19.00 On the Martin Luther Comment on Maria’s hymn „Magnificat” – lecture by Krzysztof Rzonca and Aleksander Rzonca
Lutheran Church, Kazimierza Wlk. 29, Wroclaw
20.30 Free and Independent – laser show
Lutheran Church, Kazimierza Wlk. 29, Wroclaw
May 12 (Saturday)
11.00 – 15.00 The Space-time of Joy
The workshop of occupational therapy ”Marina” opening ceremony and three exhibitions dedicated to the Reformation
Festivities – animations, games, fair of handicrafts, sports competitions, shows (rugby in wheelchairs, hand bikes, old cars, motorcycles, uniformed services) and other attractions
ECDE Foundation, Ksiedza Marcina Lutra 2-8, Wroclaw
18.00 RAPformation – rap concert by Nikos Obrazoburca (Mikolaj Papatolios)
Pentecostal Church „Antiochia”, Sepia 2/6, Wroclaw
May 13 (Sunday)
18.00 Harmonischer Gottesdienst – musical service – concert of the band „Overtone” and the tenor Maciej Gocman ending the VIII Festival of the Protestant Culture. The program includes the compositions by Baroque composers (D. Buxtehude, S. Capricornus, P. H. Erlebach, J. S. Bach, G. P. Telemann).
The concert is co-organized by the National Forum of Music***
The Red Hall, National Forum of Music, Plac Wolnosci 1
* Ticketed event, for more information please visit the site of Bente Kahan Foundation http://fbk.org.pl
** You need a free ticket, for more information please visit the site www.fkp.wroclaw.pl/storm or call +48 71 394 74 42
*** Ticketed event, for more information please visit the site of the National Forum of Music https://bilety.nfm.wroclaw.pl
The project is co-financed from the budget of the Culture Department of the City of Wroclaw.
The project is co-financed from the budget of the Lower Silesia Voivodship.