Is the cantata service public?

Yes, all interested parties are warmly invited to participate; registration is not required.

Is there an admission fee for the service?

No, the service is a church offering and admission is free.

Is there accessible access?

Yes, a side entrance with a ramp provides accessible access to the Resurrection Church.

How long does the service last?

Plan for about 75 minutes for liturgy, sermon, and musical presentation.

What is the address of the venue?

Protestant Resurrection Church Traunstein, Martin-Luther-Platz 6, 83278 Traunstein.

Is there information about parking and access?

Information will follow; please use public transport if possible or park in designated downtown areas.

Spiritual Experience on Laetare Sunday: Telemann Resonates in Traunstein

Name: Cantata Service in Lent – Sunday Laetare
Start: 2026-03-15T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-15T12:15:00+01:00
Location: Evangelische Auferstehungskirche Traunstein

Sound of Hope on Sunday Laetare: Telemann in the Resurrection Church

In the midst of Lent, Laetare offers a bright moment: joy breaks forth, comfort becomes audible. In this spiritual community, the Protestant Lutheran Congregation Traunstein invites you to a cantata service – a religious experience where prayer, liturgy, and church music converge into a profound faith encounter.

Musical Liturgy: Telemann's Cantata as the Centerpiece

The centerpiece is Georg Philipp Telemann's cantata 'Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten' (TVWV 1:1593) for soloists, choir, oboes, strings, and continuo. The baroque sound language unfolds trust, confidence, and inner peace – ideal spiritual images for the fourth Sunday of Lent. The ensemble of the Traunstein choir shapes the service together with soloists; direction and organ are led by Cantor Matthias Bertelshofer. The liturgical sermon is held by Dean Peter Bertram.

Sensory Impressions: Space, Sound, Prayer

In the neo-Gothic Resurrection Church, warm light and the breath of the community fill the historic space. The first choral piece calls for reflection, arias depict delicate prayer movements, and the trio 'Schmecket und sehet, wie freundlich der Herr ist' encapsulates the spiritual sense of community. Music, devotion, prayer, and word merge into a unity that reaches heart and mind.

Place with History: Resurrection Church Traunstein

The church, consecrated in 1899, shapes the cityscape of Traunstein. Architecture and interior with Ruhpolding red marble and the organ from 1994 create a dignified, concentrated atmosphere. Here, liturgy becomes an experiential space where spirituality, theology, and community come alive.

Spiritual Leadership and Church Music on Site

Dean Peter Bertram has served in the Deanery of Traunstein since 2012, bringing years of pastoral experience. The Traunstein choir – a stable musical body of the community since 1948 – regularly shapes services and concerts. Under the leadership of Cantor Matthias Bertelshofer, the choir and community grow together in the music of the church year.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a hopeful faith experience: a festive service in which Telemann's cantata and the Laetare liturgy make comfort and joy palpable. Experience the spiritual atmosphere, the power of church music, and community in prayer – live on site.