Association for the Preservation of the Erlöserkirche Potsdam

Fragen & Antworten

Get Involved

Unterstützung & Mitgliedschaft

No. Anyone can support us – at any time, in any amount, without any membership.

No. The association is open to everyone who values this place – church affiliation is not a requirement, neither for a donation nor for membership.

Whatever suits you: one-off or regular. There is no minimum – and regularity helps us most with planning.

Directly into preserving the Erlöserkirche, above all the interior renovation of the church building. We disclose what is planned and what happens – the “What Is Being Restored” page gives an overview.

We are happy to answer questions about donation receipts personally – just write to us via the contact page.

With an annual contribution of €30. Simply get in touch – we will send you everything you need.

Good to Know

Verein & Gemeinde

The association pools support for the preservation of the church building and provides impetus. Decisions about the building are made by the church parish. Both work closely together – but are clearly separate.

No. The collection during services goes to the church parish. Contributions via this website go to the friends' association – and thus directly into preserving the building.

Ten people from the neighbourhood – volunteers, including the parish pastor. Your contact is association spokesman Dirk Kupfernagel. More on the “About Us” page.

On the big tasks in the interior – from the microphone and hearing-assistance system (around €50,000) to the vaults, windows and chancel. The current status is shown on the “Our Projects” page.

On Site

Besuch & Veranstaltungen

Yes – guided tours are possible on request, and on Open Monument Day (every September) the doors are open to everyone, all the way up to the tower rooms.

For €3 each at the “Viktoriagarten” bookshop (Geschwister-Scholl-Straße) and at “Internationales Buch” (Brandenburger Straße) – as well as at our events.

On 5 September 2026 at 5 pm: the benefit concert of the youth symphony orchestra of the Potsdam music school with guests from the twin city of Opole.

On the website of the Erlöser parish: erloeserkirche-potsdam.de – you will find all services and parish events there.

Your question wasn't answered here?

Write to us – we reply personally. Your contact is Dirk Kupfernagel.