Who can participate in the New Year's service?

All believers and interested parties are welcome; no registration is required.

Are there entry fees or tickets?

No, the service is free of charge; donations for the Star Singer action are possible.

How long does the celebration last?

Plan for about 60 minutes; it starts at 19:00.

Where does the service take place?

Parish church St. Peter and Paul in the valley, Erlstätt, 83355 Grabenstätt.

Are there parking options and accessibility?

There are free but limited parking spaces available; for questions about accessibility, please contact the parish office of the parish association.

What is the significance of the sending of the Star Singers?

The Star Singers bring the house blessing and collect donations for children in need; they stand for lived charity and blessing at the beginning of the year.

Spiritual Experience: New Year's Service with Star Singers in Erlstätt's St. Peter and Paul in the Valley 2026

Name: Parish Erlstätt: New Year's Service with Sending of the Star Singers
Start: 2026-01-01T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-01T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Pfarrkirche St. Peter und Paul im Thale, Erlstätt, 83355 Grabenstätt

New Year in Erlstätt: Blessing Power and Sending of the Star Singers in the Old Chiemgau

With a calm heartbeat, the new year begins in the parish church of St. Peter and Paul in the valley: a New Year's service that connects faith experience, community, and tradition. In a reverent atmosphere, the Star Singers are sent out to bring the blessing 20*C+M+B+26 into homes and share hope.

Liturgical and Tradition: Prayer, Blessing, Sending

In a solemn liturgy, attention is directed towards God's protection for the new year. The sending of the Star Singers is linked to a vibrant Catholic tradition: children and youth bring the house blessing and collect donations for children in need. Spirituality, prayer, and lived charity shape the celebration.

Sensory Impressions: Sound of the Choir, Light in the Church Space

Silence spreads as organ tones and singing fill the late Gothic space. Baroque figures and warm candlelight create a spiritual atmosphere that invites contemplation and inner peace. The sense of community grows as the congregation sends the Star Singers on their way.

Participation and Process: Open to All

All believers and interested parties are welcome. It starts at 19:00; plan for about 60 minutes. No registration or ticket is required. A donation for the Star Singer action is possible and welcome.

Experience the Location: One of the Oldest Village Churches in the Chiemgau

The parish church of St. Peter and Paul in the valley in Erlstätt is among the oldest village churches in the region. Open daily, with limited, free parking available on site. For individual inquiries, the parish office of the parish association St. Francis of Assisi is available to help.

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Conclusion

Those who wish to deepen the spiritual beginning of the year will experience here a religious experience full of calm, reflection, and communal spirituality. Come to Erlstätt and start the new year with blessing, prayer, and tradition.