Frei-religiöse Gemeinde Offenbach

The Frei-religiöse Gemeinde Offenbach is a building complex at Schillerplatz 16 made up of three connected structures: a hall for religious ceremonies, a youth center, and administrative offices. The facility also runs several daycare centers and conducts naming ceremonies, confirmations, weddings, and funeral services.

The community was founded in March 1845 when groups separated from the Roman Catholic Church and orthodox Protestantism. This founding was part of a larger movement in Germany that sought alternative forms of religious life outside traditional churches.

The community brings together people with different beliefs, from religious humanists to rationalists, who gather without fixed doctrines. This open approach shapes how the congregation uses its spaces and designs rituals that remain welcoming to many different ways of living.

The location is centrally positioned at Schillerplatz and easy to reach on foot. The facility offers extensive services for families and people in different life stages, with multiple spaces for various events and activities.

The community deliberately spells its name as 'frei-religiös' instead of 'freireligiös' to distinguish itself clearly from other free religious groups. This detail reflects how the community values its specific identity and history.

Inception: 1845

GPS coordinates: 50.10235,8.75736

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41