St. Stephanus

St. Stephanus is a church building in Karlshof with a curved reinforced concrete structure and brick walls that create a distinctive design. The interior clearly displays this architectural approach, shaped by the building's unusual form throughout the space.

The congregation was founded in 1956 when it separated from St. Gertrud parish and soon built its own church. Bishop Heinrich Meyer consecrated the new building, marking the beginning of this independent parish.

The name St. Stephanus recalls the first Christian martyr and shapes how the congregation understands itself. The two worship spaces in different neighborhoods serve distinct communities and make the church more accessible to people across various parts of the city.

The main building is located at Dornierstraße 52, while a chapel serves another part of the city. Both locations are accessible by public transportation, and services run on a regular schedule at each site.

A Sauer organ from 1969 shapes the sound of worship with its distinctive character. The instrument features 17 registers housed in separate chambers that fit the church ceiling's unusual form.