On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Christ the King Lutheran Church will hold its traditional Weihnachtsmesse in German. Do come early, as the church fills up quickly. 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005. Ample, free parking is available on the Rice University lot off Greenbriar.
We hope that you had a joyous, peaceful Thanksgiving holiday! Now the holidays are upon us, and President Kathy Kennedy and the Board of Directors cordially invite all members in good standing to our holiday party on December 8 at 6:30 p.m., where we celebrate the spirit of the season and sing Christmas Carols. Please […]
With much sorrow we have to inform you about the sudden death of Dr. Klaus Aurisch, long-time member and husband of our board member Dr. Helga Aurisch. Dr. Klaus Aurisch served as Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Houston from 1991 to 1997; he was heavily involved in bringing the German unification […]
The City of Leipzig published the following press release on August 2, 2016. Rev. Dr. Robert Moore ist Leipzigs Reformationsbotschafter in den USA Die Stadt Leipzig hat heute Reverend Dr. Robert Moore von der Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) aus Leipzigs Partnerstadt Houston zum offiziellen Reformationsbotschafter in den USA ernannt. Leipzig wird zum 500-jährigen […]
We think of soccer as a game that has been around forever, at least as a street game in Europe and maybe South America, but it’s been only a little over a hundred years that “Fussball” became popular and legal in Germany. In Bavaria, home to the FC Bayern Munich, one of the most famous […]
Ferenc Illenyi, Houston Symphony violinist since 1991, hosts a concert this Sunday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005. Works performed will include those by Bach, Handel, Kreisler, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, and other various non-classical compositions with guitar. Appearing with Ferenc […]
Another evening of fun and laughter awaits us with the delicious movie Wer Früher Stirbt Ist Länger Tot (Grave Decisions). One reviewer thought that the “plot fits together perfectly, captures you completely, makes you laugh out loud hysterically at times and cry at others.” When this film was first released 10 years ago, it quickly […]
The Houston-Leipzig Sister City Association cordially invites you to Honig im Kopf, the first movie in its summers series (German with English subtitles), on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., at the American Red Cross, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m., our food and beverage reception at 6:30 p.m., […]
International attorney (Galleria area) seeks bilingual (German/English) assistant to fill vacation vacancy, possibly to be continued for part-time position. Legal experience not necessarily a must but proficiency in Word and Excel required, some light bookkeeping (Quickbooks) would be helpful as well. Must have excellent organizational skills, be able to multitask and take initiative. Salary is commensurate […]
May 4, 2016 The German Consulate General in Houston is looking for a new colleague at the telephone switchboard, to support the Cultural and Press Section as well as to work as a substitute driver. Please note, that the German Consulate General can only hire fluent speakers of German for this position. See the detailed […]
