God is both King and Creator who says. “Let there be …” He rebuilds our ruined lives into something entirely new.
About our community
These words are a fitting description of the early days of our sisterhood in 1947. Dr.Klara Schlink (later known as Mother Basilea, 1904-2001) and Erika Madauss (Mother Martyria, 1904-1999) left their professions and secure positions and moved to Darmstadt where God had called them to begin a new ministry.
When the city was totally destroyed by an air raid in 1944 the group of young women under their leadership were suddenly faced by the reality of death and eternity. In view of God’s holiness unconfessed sins were brought to light and repented of and gratitude for His forgiveness made way for hearts filled with love for Jesus and a desire to live in community to serve Him. The Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary began a few years later.
Visiting Kanaan
We warmly invite you to spend a day at Kanaan, to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to encounter God afresh.
If you are interested in the history of our Sisterhood and have questions about our daily life, you may join us for a guided tour after the Sunday Worship Service.
News
Words for the Heart
…are a collection of short texts from Mother Basilea Schlink that have brought practical help and blessing to thousands for many years since they were first penned. To sample them for your own heart just click the link …
Daily 3 o'clock Prayer
In the Motherhouse Chapel
At 3 pm
Our daily greetings from "Father of Comfort" are available as an app!
Simply download the app “Father of Comfort“ from the Google (or Apple) Playstore and open the daily greeting on your smartphone.
Or, order the book, “Father of Comfort” from our publishing house or the branch nearest to you.
Newsletter
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