Pomeranian Evangelical Church
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The Pomeranian Evangelical Church (abbr. PEK) is a Protestant church in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, serving the citizens living in Hither Pomerania. It combines Lutheran and Reformed traditions. The seat of the bishop is the city of Greifswald.
It is a full member of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), and is based on the teachings brought forward by Martin Luther and others during the Reformation. Leading bishop is Dr. Hans-Jürgen Abromeit (2006). Ordination of women and blessing of same-sex unions are allowed.
[edit] External links
- http://www.pevk.de Pomeranian Evangelical Church
- http://www.ekd.de Evangelical Church in Germany
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