{"id":4577,"date":"2026-03-25T13:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/faq-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T13:26:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:26:53","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block-4\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-3\" class=\"gap-4 col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-1\" class=\"h2 display-2 text-start\">\n  FAQ<\/h2><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-55\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-54\" class=\"col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <div id=\"block-53\" class=\"accordion\">\n  <body>\n\n<div id=\"block-6\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-6-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-6-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Who or What Is ICF?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-6-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-5\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF is a Christian free church based on the Bible. It was founded with the vision of making church more relevant to everyday life again \u2013 out of a deep conviction that the message of Jesus has lost none of its relevance.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-8\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-8-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-8-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What Is a Celebration?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-8-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-7\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  At ICF, we call our worship services Celebrations. In our services, we want to encounter God while also bringing Him honor and joy. The name Celebration comes from the idea that a service is a celebration \u2013 we celebrate God and life with Him. And we do that with modern music, dance, and joy.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-10\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-10-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-10-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What Happens at a Celebration?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-10-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-9\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  In our services, we welcome our guests from the stage, followed by a longer musical segment, called Worship. After that, there&#8217;s usually a sermon lasting about 35 minutes. The Celebration ends with another musical segment. During the service, an offering is typically collected \u2013 giving is, of course, entirely voluntary.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-12\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-12-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-12-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Does It Cost Money to Attend a Celebration?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-12-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-11\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  No, everyone is warmly invited to attend our Celebrations, there is no admission fee.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-14\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-14-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-14-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Can I Come to ICF Even If I Don&#039;t Believe in God?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-14-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-13\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes, of course! Everyone is warmly invited to attend our Celebrations. Our Celebrations are places where you can encounter God \u2013 often for the very first time.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-16\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-16-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-16-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How Long Does a Celebration Last?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-16-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-15\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  A Celebration lasts about 1.5 hours on average.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-18\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-18-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-18-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          When Do the Celebrations Take Place?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-18-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-17\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  We currently have two Celebrations every Sunday. Both Celebrations have the same content. The first Celebration starts at 10:00 AM, and the second starts at 12:00 PM. Starting in September 2025, there will be a third Celebration at 3:30 PM.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-20\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-20-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-20-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Wo finden die Celebrations statt?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-20-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-19\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our Celebrations take place at Emporio Hamburg (Dammtorwall 15, 20355 Hamburg). Within the building, we rent event spaces from Nord Event every Sunday. You can reach the event spaces by stairs or elevator. On Sundays, our Welcome Team will greet you and is happy to show you the way to the hall.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-22\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-22-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-22-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Is There a Kids&#039; Program During the Celebrations?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-22-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-21\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes, there is a kids&#8217; program (ICF Kids) every Sunday at 10 AM &amp; 12 PM. You&#8217;re welcome to drop off your children before the Celebration and pick them up afterward.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-24\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-24-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-24-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Are There English Celebrations?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-24-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-23\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Currently, there are no Celebrations conducted entirely in English, but the 12:00 PM Celebration is translated into English. All international guests are warmly welcome.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-26\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-26-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-26-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Can you park at Emporio?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-26-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-25\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes, on Sundays you can park for free in the area around Emporio, for example on Drehbahn street.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-28\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-28-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-28-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Who finances ICF?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-28-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-27\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF is a church that is funded entirely through donations. It does not receive any money from church tax and is therefore completely independent of the state. The donations come from the givers within the church.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-30\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-30-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-30-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What does tithing mean?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-30-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-29\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  The tithe is not a law, but a biblical principle: we give 10% of our income to the house of God to honor His provision. Today, it finances the salaries of pastors and staff, building costs, and the various areas of the church.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-32\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-32-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-32-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Does ICF itself also give a tithe?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-32-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-31\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes! We at ICF also give 10% of our income to social projects, partner organizations, and the ICF Movement. We believe that what we sow will bring fruit!<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-36\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-36-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-36-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What are voluntary offerings?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-36-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-35\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  In the Old and New Testaments, God&#8217;s people repeatedly made voluntary offerings to build churches and advance the kingdom of God. Through our annual \u201cREACH BEYOND\u201d campaign, we also make strategic investments in churches, social projects, and partners that go beyond our regular budget.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-38\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-38-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-38-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Are there any financial obligations or membership fees in the ICF?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-38-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-37\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  No. The ICF does not have formal membership with financial obligations. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their financial situation.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-40\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-40-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-40-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How does ICF handle donations?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-40-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-39\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF is committed to responsible and entrepreneurial financial management. Every donation is used in a targeted and purpose-specific manner to support the mission of the church in the long term. We act with foresight, invest wisely, and ensure that funds are used efficiently.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-42\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-42-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-42-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Can one inspect the finances?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-42-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-41\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Yes. Transparency is important to us\u2014our finances can be viewed upon request, because trust is built through openness and integrity.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-44\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-44-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-44-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What does ICF believe?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-44-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-43\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  As a Christian church, the central part of our faith is Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, but also God Himself. Jesus lived on this earth as a real human being, died like a normal person, but then rose again. Through this, Jesus made the way to God open for every person \u2013 all one has to do is accept this gift of God for it to become effective.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-46\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-46-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-46-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          What type of organizational structure does ICF have?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-46-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-45\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF is a registered association (e.V.). As a non-profit association, ICF is permitted to issue donation receipts for contributions.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-48\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-48-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-48-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          When was ICF Hamburg founded?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-48-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-47\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  ICF Hamburg was founded in 2017 by Andreas Pantli and Tina.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-50\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-50-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-50-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          Wer sind die Leiter \/ Pastoren des ICF?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-50-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-49\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Who are the leaders \/ pastors of ICF?<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-52\" data-bs-theme=\"dark\" class=\"overflow-hidden wp-block-yellowtree-accordion-item\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-header\">\n    <button class=\"accordion-button rounded-0 collapsed focus-ring-inset\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#block-52-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block-52-collapse\">\n      <div>\n        <h3 class=\"mb-0\">\n          How can I become a member of ICF?        <\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ms-auto accordion-icons icon-container-base\">\n        <i class=\"icon fa-arrow-right accordion-icon-default\"><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon fa-close accordion-icon-alt\"><\/i>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div id=\"block-52-collapse\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-body pt-0\">\n      <p id=\"block-51\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  There is no official membership at ICF. The people who feel they belong to ICF and serve within ICF Hamburg are called the &#8220;M\u00f6glichmacher&#8221; (enablers\/change-makers). If you&#8217;d like to be more closely connected to ICF, we invite you to become part of a Small Group or a team.<\/p>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-60\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-59\" class=\"gap-4 col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-md-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-56\" class=\"mt-4 mb-4 h2 text-start\">\n  You want to know for sure?<\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-57\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Time and again, people are surprised that churches can also be modern. In Germany, it is not yet widely known that there are other forms of vibrant Christian congregations in addition to the two large regional churches.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"oben\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Our sister church <strong>ICF Munich<\/strong> has put together a detailed FAQ on this topic. As part of the same movement \u2014 the <strong>ICF Movement<\/strong> \u2014 we share the same theology, the same values, the same DNA. The answers there apply to us as well.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-58\" href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/muenchen\/de\/kritische-fragen\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-action-1\">\n      <span>Learn More<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"block-67\" class=\"pt-2 pb-2 alignfull is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div>\n            <div class=\"row gx-4 gy-4 \">\n          \n\n<div id=\"block-62\" class=\"gap-4 col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-7 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <div class=\"mw-100\">\n      <figure id=\"block-61\">\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2026\/01\/15.09.2024_yannick_schaefer_103-091-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" class=\"img-fluid w-100 h-100 rounded object-fit-cover\" style=\"object-position: center center\">\n      <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-66\" class=\"gap-4 col wp-block-yellowtree-column col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5 d-flex flex-column with-streched-height-children align-items-stretch align-items-lg-stretch\">\n  <h2 id=\"block-63\" class=\"h2 text-start\">\n  Do you have any further questions? <\/h2>\n\n<p id=\"block-64\" class=\"text-start wp-block-paragraph\">\n  Then feel free to reach out to us!<\/p>\n\n\n  <div>\n    <a id=\"block-65\" href=\"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/contact\/\" rel=\"\" class=\"wp-block-yellowtree-button-link btn btn-action-2\">\n      <span>Klicke hier<\/span>\n          <\/a>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":114,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"yt_custom_styles_scss":"","yt_custom_styles_rounded_corners":false,"yt_custom_styles_color_scheme":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4577","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/114"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4577"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8223,"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4577\/revisions\/8223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icf.church\/hamburg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}