The Christian Community (German: Die Christengemeinschaft) is a worldwide Movement for Religious Renewal. It was founded in 1922 in Switzerland by the Lutheran theologian and minister Friedrich Rittlemeyer, inspired by Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian mystic and founder of Anthroposophy. Christian Community Congregations exist as financially independent groups with regional and international administrative bodies overseeing their work. There are approximately 350 worldwide. The international headquarters are in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Christian Community is overseen by its first minister (the Erzoberlenker). The first minister is consulted by two second ministers (the Oberlenker). There are also, third ministers (Lenker) and a Synod of ministers. The ministry of the Christian Community has always been open to women.
See also
- Anthroposophy
- Rudolf Steiner
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