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Vorsfelde: New bells for St. Peter and St. Michael in sight!
In Vorsfelde, new bells are ordered for St. Peter and St. Michael. 450,000 euros are needed, 380,000 euros have already been collected.
Vorsfelde: New bells for St. Peter and St. Michael in sight!
Significant changes are imminent in the idyllic community of Vorsfelde: a total of 450,000 euros are needed to purchase seven new bells for the churches of St. Peter and St. Michael. This initiative is no coincidence. Provost Ulrich Lincoln emphasizes the urgency of replacing the old bells, which date from 1924 and 1952. These are heavily worn and have significant defects.
Currently, a sum of 380,000 euros has already been collected, as [WAZ](https://www.waz-online.de/lokales/wolfsburg/st-petrus-und-st-michael-neue-glocken-fuer-vorsfelde-koennen-bald-besteller- Werden-BAEMSVRYHRFTXGBJDFNR2PHIII.html) reports. Karin Hohls-Kluge played a crucial role in this fundraising campaign, which was launched on the occasion of a milestone birthday. Together with her husband, she collected 500 euros, which they generously doubled.
Bell culture in Vorsfelde
The old examples of the St. Peter's Church are not only a reminder of times long past, but are also a monument to the memory of those who fell in the First World War. The new bells, like their predecessors, will be a voice for peace and community. The initiative has great potential to have a lasting impact on the cultural sound of Vorsfelde Glocken-Vorsfelde explains that the new bells will be precisely tuned to each other in terms of sound in order to produce harmonious tones and continue the city bells.
The selection is considerable: three large bells are planned for St. Peter, including an impressive bell weighing 3.5 tons. St. Michael will receive four smaller bells on the other side. The sound is tuned according to the specifications of the bronze bells of the St. John's Church to create a rich acoustic experience.
Tradition and sustainability
The tradition of bell casting has achieved a special status in Germany. In March, church bells were recognized as intangible cultural heritage, further underlining their cultural significance. Over 90,000 church bells are currently ringing in German churches, as SWR reports. These bells are not only part of church life, but also contribute to the acoustic identity of a city.
The new bells in Vorsfelde will be made of bronze and will be durable and sustainably designed - so that they can shine for several hundred years. In addition, production is examined from an ecological perspective, so that the bell casting also meets the principles of climate protection and sustainability.
Planning is progressing and a significant grant is still pending. But there is great hope that the full amount will be reached this year. If the necessary funds come together, tendering for bell production can begin in the fall so that the new bells can ring until the planned installation date in fall 2026.
The new bells are not just intended to make a religious statement. They are activities of social cohesion in the community. In fact, the gong will not only ring between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to respect the night's sleep of residents. These new bells represent a sound landscape that appeals to all citizens of Vorsfelde - regardless of their religious affiliation.