Women’s Breakfast in Albstadt, Germany

More than 30 women gathered in the SDA church in Albstadt in the Baden-Württemberg Conference of the South German Union for their traditional women’s breakfast meeting on March 12, 2023. Lovingly prepared delicious food and beautiful decorations welcomed women of all ages to enjoy companionship and nourishment for body and soul. The topic presented by Hannele Ottschofski was especially appropriate to be addressed only a few days after International Women’s Day and during Women’s History Month. The speaker explained God’s original plan of equity for men and women and how mankind has distorted it, leading to the patriarchal subjugation of women for hundreds and thousands of years. Jesus came to redeem humanity and restore the woman to the place God intended for her at the side of man. Unfortunately, all religions, including Christianity, have participated in the abuse of women by providing so-called scriptural grounds for their subjugation. After the presentation, the women engaged in a lively discussion on the topic. Meanwhile, some men took care of washing the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen, a great support for the women who organize these meetings.