Support throughout life
A dogma-free path through a self-determined life
The Free Religious Community of Offenbach accompanies people on their journey through life with individually designed, solemn ceremonies that are completely free of religious dogma and based on the values of humanity, tolerance, and self-determination. The focus is always on the individual with their unique history, beliefs, and relationships.
Right from the start of life, the church offers an alternative to traditional baptism: a personal welcome ceremony that celebrates the uniqueness of the child and emphasizes the bond with the family and the community. At the same time, the rite of passage can also offer adults a meaningful framework—for example, after a new beginning or to consciously reaffirm one’s own values. It is individually designed and is seen as an expression of self-determination, gratitude, and personal growth.
In a non-denominational ceremony—comparable to confirmation—young people find space to reflect on their values, life goals, and their place in the world. This celebration marks a conscious step into adulthood and promotes independent thinking and responsibility towards oneself and the community.
A non-denominational wedding ceremony is also an expression of a deeply felt connection between two people—regardless of their origin, religion, or gender identity. In a personalized ceremony, they celebrate their love, their trust, and their decision to spend their lives together.
At the end of life, the community provides a sensitive and personal funeral service that honors the life lived, gives space for memories, and offers relatives and friends a fitting setting to say goodbye.
In addition, the community is involved in educational work: in its daycare centers, children experience security, appreciation, and early encouragement of openness, independence, and social interaction—regardless of religious affiliation. Free religious education offers children and young people the opportunity to explore philosophical, ethical, and ideological questions. The aim is to contribute to personal development and strengthen the ability to form opinions freely.
All these offerings are an expression of a life-affirming attitude that accompanies the cycle of life with mindfulness and respect—and connects people in all their diversity.
