Francke Celebration

The new digital contemporary witnesses tour provides an interactive insight into the time when the reconstruction of the foundations was characterised by uncertainty and yet many found the courage to create something new. We cordially invite you to a convivial introduction to the tour and look forward to sharing your memories in person.

The Pfeifer & Langen prizes will be awarded to pupils from the comprehensive school and the Latina state grammar school at a festive ceremony. The prizes recognise outstanding social commitment to the Francke Foundations and the city of Halle.

Every two years, association members are invited to learn about the current status of the Friends' work and ongoing projects. It is also an opportunity to engage in conversation with one another. The regular board elections are also on the agenda for 2026.

Connoisseurs and aficionados know about the special nature of the format: two of the most talented students of the instrumental branch together create a solo evening in front of a large audience. Look forward with us to ###. The young musicians will play works by ###, among others.

We do not charge admission, but we are happy to receive donations that will benefit specialised musical training.

The organic bakeries Fischer and Kirn bake in the town's oldest wood-fired oven and invite you to enjoy coffee and cake. In the afternoon, children can bake their own Francke-Taler.

### Prof. Dr. Jutta Allmendinger

Searching, seeing through and staying on course together. Hands-on activities for children and families on the topic of orientation.

Stefan Nölke in conversation with Dr. Marianne Schröter, Director of the Francke Foundations

All the institutions in the foundations commemorate August Hermann Francke's birthday with singing, a speech and flowers. This years speaker ### . The Stadtsingechor choir and Latina Brass will provide the usual quality musical accompaniment.

After the memorial service, all guests can enjoy coffee and cake in the orphanage. The café, organised by the junior members of the Association of Friends of Francke Foundations, is a cosy place to exchange ideas. Everyone is cordially invited.

Donations for the realisation of social projects on the foundation's premises are welcome. 

Accompanied by the motet of the city choir of singers we go into the evening. This spiritual musical hour is combined with the Ecce celebration. We remember not only the deceased alumni of the foundation schools, but also many people who have been committed to the foundations in various ways and from whom we have had to say goodbye forever in the past year.
 

The Francke celebrations will conclude on Sunday with a festive musical service, which we will celebrate together with the market town. The sermon will be preached by the foundation's pastor Gabriele Zander and ### will provide musical splendour.