When does the event take place?

The weekend begins on June 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM and ends on June 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Where does the seminar take place?

The event location is the Schmerlenbach conference center in Hösbach near Aschaffenburg.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation costs 220 euros including overnight accommodation and meals.

What is the seminar about?

The focus is on stories, reflections, and prayers of elderly people in the Bible as well as the dialogue with one's own life experience.

Is participation also possible for those without church affiliation?

Yes, the offering is aimed at all interested parties who wish to engage with the Bible, spirituality, and aging.

Is the conference center accessible for people with disabilities?

The house offers barrier-free rooms and is designed so that guests with wheelchairs or walkers can move around freely.

Biblical Wisdom and Silent Community in Schmerlenbach near Aschaffenburg

Name: Growing Older in the Bible - Growing Older with the Bible
Start: 2026-06-12T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-14T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Tagungszentrum Schmerlenbach

A spiritual weekend about the art of growing older

This weekend at the Schmerlenbach conference center invites a calm, profound, and yet life-affirming religious experience. In the light of biblical stories, a space for reflection, prayer, and spiritual community is created around the great questions of aging, hope, and the meaning of life.

Biblical wisdom for one's own life journey

The Bible knows growing older not only as a biological phase but as a spiritual journey. In reflections on elderly figures from the Holy Scripture, perspectives on blessings and burdens, dignity and vulnerability, memory and trust open up. This is precisely where the theological depth of this educational weekend lies: it connects faith experience with personal life history.

Silence, conversation, and spiritual deepening

Characterized by conversations, prayers, and content-driven impulses, a mindful framework is developed in which participants can bring their own experiences into dialogue with biblical narratives. The Schmerlenbach conference center provides a monastic atmosphere that fosters peace, concentration, and spiritual orientation.

A place of encounter in the Spessart

Schmerlenbach, as a conference center of the Diocese of Würzburg, is a house with a Christian mission, historical depth, and modern hospitality. The natural surroundings near Hösbach, good access via the A3, and free parking make the location particularly pleasant for a multi-day event. Barrier-free rooms and pathways in the building also support respectful and accessible participation.

For whom this weekend is intended

The seminar is aimed at individuals who want to reflect on their aging consciously and spiritually. Those who wish to not only read biblical texts but understand them in light of their own biography will find a valuable framework for exchange, faith, and personal strengthening here. Participation with overnight accommodation and meals creates a protected space for community and tranquility.

At the end of this weekend, there is no finished recipe, but a deepened view of life and faith. Visitors can expect an inspiring faith experience, meaningful conversations, and new spiritual impulses. It is worthwhile to experience this seminar live for anyone who wants to let the wisdom of the Bible speak into their own life.