Upcoming Events

02Jan 2018

For lovers of German vocal music! On Saturday, January 20, 2018, the Houston Saengerbund will present its 3rd Annual German Vocal Competition, The Saengerbund Awards. The final concert is a Liederabend featuring eight national finalists who will compete for $7500 in prize money. Each performer will perform two German selections from opera, operetta, Lieder, or […]

23Dec 2017

Following is a message from Rustin Buck, Director of Houstonfest: Dear speakers and friends of the German language, I would like to invite you to help promote the study of the German language in the Houston area by serving as a “judge” at the Houstonfest German contest.  Some of you have helped us before and […]

04Dec 2017

Sunday, December 24, 10:00 a.m. – St. John’s United Church of Christ – Zweisprachiger Gottesdienst am Heiligen Abend St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold a German-English worship service at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday December 24, 2017.  There will also be a Children’s Program with Candlelight. St. John’s Church of Christ, 1513 West Street, […]

04Dec 2017

Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold its customary Weihnachtsmesse – German language service at 4:00 p.m. on December 24, 2017.  Enjoy the festively decorated church and the Christmas readings, proclaiming the Savior of the World born to Mary and Joseph.  Traditional German Christmas carols include Stille Nacht by candlelight. Alle sind herzlich zur deutschen […]

01Dec 2017

Report of the Nominating Committee Houston-Leipzig Sister City Association December 1, 2017 The nominating committee, consisting of Kathryn Kennedy, Steve Braun and Angelika Schmidt-Lange met during various times and by telephone to consider eligible candidates for the board of directors of the association for the 2018/2019 term of office. The nominating committee presents the following […]

14Nov 2017

GACC South – Houston celebrates its anniversary year GACC South – Houston turns 40 and they will celebrate 10 years Houston office. To start the festivities, they will gather in the elegant atmosphere of the Forest Club to network and mingle, and to welcome in the New Year. Consul General Thomas H. Meister will be […]

14Nov 2017

Donate a Toy and Network with the German-American Business Community The German-American Chamber of Commerce – South is holding a Holiday Toy Drive to support Cotton Foundation in their efforts to restore children’s lives. The Cotton Foundation is a charitable foundation focused on assisting children impacted by natural disasters and other life-altering events and is […]

13Nov 2017

Head to the streets of old downtown Tomball to enjoy three days of German Christmas and heritage fun at the 2017 Tomball German Christmas Market!  Dates and times below. Houstonians and German fans from around Texas will converge in Tomball for live music on four stages, traditional German food and drinks, shopping and more at […]

13Nov 2017

Get in the mood for Christmas with the Houston Saengerbund Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman Street, Houston, TX  77004, and experience traditional German Christmas songs and treats. Admission to the concert is free. The Concert will include a variety of traditional songs sung […]