Women’s Ministries Director for both German Unions Retires

Angelika Pfaller has reached her well-deserved retirement and will be stepping down from her position as Women’s Ministries Director in the North and South German Unions as of June 30, 2021. Beginning in 2013 at the South German Union and a couple of years later in the North German Union as well, Angelika was responsible for the work of the Women’s Ministries Department. She did this with great commitment and heart and soul. Her calm, thoughtful, mediating, and warm-hearted manner made her popular at home and abroad.
Angelika was instrumental in the cooperation of the D-A-CH team (cooperation of the German-speaking countries in Europe) and also developed it further. Likewise, the leadership certification seminars for women in the German-speaking countries were a great concern of hers, which she strongly promoted. Angelika recognized the possibilities of digital media for our time and led the department to an increased inclusion of social media - Instagram and Facebook – in the work of the department.
She proved her organizational talent at congresses on a national and international level. Strengthening, encouraging, and empowering women in their service to God was a matter close to her heart. Angelika was very much appreciated at the meetings of the Women’s Ministries directors of the EUD and because of her experience she was a good mentor and contact person for younger colleagues.
One of her great concerns was the prevention of abuse and violence and education in this area. She is a member of the German advisory board for ending sexual violence.
We would like to thank Angelika for her impact on the lives of many women and the Women’s Ministries Department in Germany. From the bottom of our hearts, we wish her and her family all the best, health, and above all God's strength and blessing in her new phase of life.
Dagmar Dorn, EUD Women’s Ministries Director