2nd september 2025 with Cardinal Lavigerie
Link to the PDF 20250902 A year with CML 200
Visiting the Garden of Religions in Cologne: A Journey of Dialogue and Discovery
A community outing in a hidden Oasis in Cologne The Garden of Religions may look simple at first glance, but it’s one of Cologne’s most meaningful spaces. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or simply curious, this garden invites you to slow down, listen, and connect — with others, with yourself, and with the world’s shared values. This garden isn’t a museum or tourist attraction in the usual sense. Instead, it’s a space for interfaith dialogue, reflection, and community. What makes it special is its simplicity. There are no explanatory signs or boards. Instead, visitors are encouraged to explore, experience, and share their own interpretations. It’s a unique space where religion becomes dialogue, and where visitors leave inspired, thoughtful, and perhaps even changed. Exploring the Five Interfaith Symbols The garden is built around five symbolic installations, each designed to invite discussion. The Bell Visitors begin by striking a large bell…