An important part of the frieze area is the church of St. Gereon. Since the middle of the 4th Century, it is the contact point for people in Veedel.
Pastor Andrew Brocke (39) is since 2003 active in the community. At approximately 6500 members of the large parish includes St. Michael and St. Alban in the Belgian Quarter in the park.
Currently Pastor Brocke is the political commitment to the development of the Frisian district at heart: "The alterations in the Gerling-area trigger a lot of fear among the people," he says.
"Therefore, we offer discussion space and take a position on the plans. Us is most important that our church is not built over, "said Brocke. "Finally, the church is used by people living in Veedel." This includes the Pänz.
Under the motto "Children and youth community of St. Gereon" organize the employees special programs for kids: choir, summer camps, children's disco, etc. pastor Brocke also points to the experience-Church tours: Our tours always have a special topic. "
On a trip he remembers particularly fond: "Once Mr. Päffgen and I have a guide on the topic" Church and Kölsch "made - through St. Gereon, and by the Päffgen-brewery."
