Wichern Kirche

Wichern Kirche is a church building in the Moisling district of Lübeck with a clear geometric design made from concrete walls. The facade is organized by seven horizontal and fourteen vertical rows of windows that control light entering the interior space.

The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Heinrich Meyer in June 1965, and the first service took place a few months later. The church was ultimately consecrated in October 1966, marking the completion of an ambitious building project in postwar Lübeck.

The church is named after theologian Johann Heinrich Wichern and reflects the forward-looking spirit of the 1960s through its modern design. The open interior space invites visitors to experience contemporary architecture as part of worship.

The building is accessible on several days each week and houses community rooms, a rectory, and kindergarten facilities alongside the main church. The modern architecture with large glass surfaces makes orientation inside straightforward, even on a first visit.

The interior flooring is paved with cobblestones, giving the space the feel of a marketplace. Artistic bronze elements by artist Ursula Querner adorn the altar cross and door handles with contemporary sculptural language.