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Christmas greeting from the mayor: Peace and community in focus!
Mayor Josef Schütz's Christmas greeting reflects gratitude and wishes you a relaxing holiday in Wörth am.d.Donau.
Christmas greeting from the mayor: Peace and community in focus!
Today, December 22nd, 2025, Mayor Josef Schütz sends a warm Christmas greeting to the citizens of Wörth. In his greeting he highlights the meaning of Christmas, which reminds us of togetherness, compassion and the joy of small moments. Schütz would like to thank many people for their commitment over the past year, be it in their professions, clubs or through neighborhood help. “Your commitment contributes to the quality of life in our community,” emphasizes the mayor.
In a year marked by global challenges such as wars and crises, the value of peace, stability and community is particularly important. Schütz's words reflect current events, which are also addressed in a new peace memorial from the Evangelical Church in Germany. According to the Evangelical Church, the number of conflicts is increasing worldwide, underscoring the need for a strong peace ethos. The EKD Council presented this memorandum on November 10, 2025 to focus on peace work, which is more important than ever reports the EKD.
Hope and peace in difficult times
This year, the Christmas season will also be marked by the burdens of the war in Ukraine and the effects of the climate crisis. In their Christmas messages, leading Protestant clergy in Germany make it clear how strongly these global crises affect people's lives. Ralf Meister, the leading bishop of the VELKD, speaks of depressing stories in which refugees have to stand at borders and people live in fear of bombs. These realities cast a shadow over Christmas, traditionally a symbol of hope and peace said the Protestant editorial team.
In this spirit, Rhenish President Thorsten Latzel is also calling on people to donate to the “Bread for the World” relief organization during Christmas services. The messages from church leaders are unmistakable: despite the bleak outlook that many people around the world have, the hope for peace and justice is emphasized.
Merry Christmas and a New Year with hope
Josef Schütz concludes his greeting with best wishes for a merry and blessed Christmas and relaxing holidays. He encourages everyone to embrace the miracle of Christmas and pass on the light of hope. In these turbulent times, the shared values of peace and community are the most valuable gifts we can give each other. Given the current challenges, the call for unity and peace is clearer than ever.