Evangelical Church in Central Germany

The Evangelical Church in Central Germany is a Protestant regional church rooted in Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia that also reaches into parts of Brandenburg and Saxony. It operates through local church districts that are decentrally organized to serve believers across their regions.

This church was formed in 2009 from the merger of two earlier institutions: the Church Province of Saxony and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thuringia. The union brought together different regional traditions and created a larger organizational structure for Protestantism in the region.

This Protestant church shapes everyday life across villages and cities through its congregations and worship services. You encounter churches that feel both modern and historic depending on where you are.

The church administration is based in Magdeburg where the bishop's office is located. Worship services are open to visitors in local congregations found throughout all larger towns and villages.

This church ordains women as clergy and conducts blessing services for same-sex couples. This progressive stance sets it apart from many other evangelical organizations in Germany.

Inception: 2009

Part of: Protestant Church in Germany

Website: https://ekmd.de

GPS coordinates: 50.97960,11.02805

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45