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Church festival

May 19, 2009
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A girl in a church with candles
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Germany's Protestant Church festival, Kirchentag, has been around for 60 years - and isn't just for Protestants. This year, the ecumenical event takes place from May 20 - 24 in the northern German city of Bremen. Click on the links below for more on Christianity in Germany.
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