Blog post by Rev. Ursula Thomé

About the author :

Rev. Ursula Thomé is a German Protestant pastor and ecumenist associated with the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland (EKiR). For many years, she served in the Church’s mission and ecumenical ministry, particularly in the western Ruhr region of Germany. Her work focused on strengthening relationships among churches and Christian communities across cultures and continents, with particular attention to mission, peace, justice, intercultural dialogue, and global church partnerships.

Thomé has participated in international ecumenical initiatives, including the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2011. She also contributed to preparations and educational work connected with the World Council of Churches Assembly in Karlsruhe in 2022.

After around two decades of ecumenical service, she retired from her regional position in 2023. She remains engaged in ecumenical reflection and dialogue. Her ministry has been marked by a commitment to global Christian fellowship, peacebuilding, justice, and strengthening the participation of diverse voices in the worldwide church.