Ecumenical Services
Side Events at the BAUM Conference
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m. | Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m. | 30 minutes each
St. James Chapel at the Hotel Santa Isabel (Europa-Park)
Justice, peace, and the integrity of creation—this triad outlines the Church’s commitment to society and the environment. An “SDG mapping” would reveal a high degree of alignment with these three concepts: They describe the concept of sustainable development—albeit in language that is unfamiliar in a corporate context.
The 2026 BAUM Conference is more than just a conference. It is a space for solutions and an invitation to bold networking. This year, as part of the program, we want to offer interested participants a space to come together and explore sustainability issues from a Christian faith perspective.
The formula from encouragement and aspiration , we invite you
- to reaffirm what strengthens us in our commitment, and
- to orient ourselves, with a deep sense of what is urgently needed and what is possible.
For each of the three ecumenical services, we have chosen an SDG as the theme.
- Tue, Sept. 8, 6:30–7:00 p.m. | SDG 13 – Climate Action
- Wed, Sept. 9, 12:00 p.m.–12:30 | SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
- Thu, Sept. 10, 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
The devotions are prepared by Hans Martin Renno (retired pastor, Evangelical Methodist), Stefan Weiland (independent environmental consultant; Evangelical Methodist), Katrin Wippich (media officer at BAUM; Evangelical Reformed), and Yvonne Zwick (Chairwoman of BAUM e.V.; Catholic).
Musical accompaniment: Dorothee Schäfer-Renno and Hans Martin Renno
How to Find the Chapel
The St. James Chapel is located in the Hotel Santa Isabel (Europa-Park-Str. 4+6, 77977 Rust) and can be accessed from the lobby.
Distance from Ringsheim/Europapark train station to the hotel: approx. 10-15 minutes by public transport
The bus stop “Europa-Park Hotel Resort” (bus 7231) is only about 80 meters from the hotel.
Walk from the hotel to the Confertainment Center: approx. 10 min. by public transport