Goin' Mainstream: EKHN Aims to Hire the Unbelievers - New Employment Law on the Horizon!
EKHN advocates for inclusive job laws, extending opportunities to those outside the Christian faith. - Expanding Inclusion beyond Christians: EKHN advocates for a fresh labour law inclusion
Hey there, let's chat about some religious shake-ups happening in Hessen and Nassau! The Synod of the Evangelical Church in these regions, the EKHN, has dropped a bombshell - they're kickin' off a legislative process to hire people who don't identify as Christians! 😮
🤝 Church for the Non-Churched 🤝
Before we dive in, here's a tidbit: The EKHN's old law required its employees to be part of a Christian church. But hold up, non-Christians have been part of the crew; it's just that it happened thanks to loopholes, specifically exception rules. No more of that jazz in the future! 🚫🛠️
But fear not! Employees should still "feel the evangelical vibes," as they're expected to stay committed to the rules set by the evangelical church.
🌈 Diversity, Baby! 🌈
And get this - the evangelicals in Hessen have decided to form a "Diversity Working Group"! This group will focus on creating a church that supports and embraces people from various backgrounds, all without judgment or biases. Remember, they see diversity as a treasure, not a thorn in their side!
🕍️ Synods and Popes 🕍️
Now, here's some extra goodness: For the past few days, the church parliaments of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck and the Evangelical Church in Hessen and Nassau have been huddled together like unwashed hippies at a Woodstock revival. Meanwhile, over in the Vatican, the election of Pope Leo XIV had 'em on the edge of their seats! 💥
The moment the smoke cleared, the synodals paused their conference to catch the pope's big moment live online. The next day, they included him in their evening prayer, coat-tails and all!
💭 What the EKHN Wants from Leo XIV 💭
The evangelicals in Hessen have hopes for the new pope: they want him to reach out to other denominations, fostering a bond that's like BFFs at evangelical summer camp. Christiane Tietz, president of the Evangelical Church in Hessen and Nassau, said it best: "We hope he'll promote ecumenism!" ❤️🤝
The evangelicals hope the Catholic Church recognizes them as "brother and sister," and they dream about working together to tackle the problems and responsibilities shared by all believers in these challenging times.
The new employment policy of the EKHN eliminates the requirement for employees to be part of a Christian church, marking a significant step towards inclusivity in employment and community policy. The finance department of the EKHN might face changes as a result of this new policy, while the Diversity-and-Inclusion Working Group aims to foster a business environment that supports individuals from diverse backgrounds.
