Churches have joined in Germany's efforts to save on heating costs this winter, forcing their congregations into ever more layers of clothing.
German lawmakers last week approved a plan to provide up to 200 billion euros in subsidies to households and businessesof high gas, electricity and heating prices. But prices are still higher than they used to be, and worries about increased costs are widespread. Germany also is trying to reduce energy use to head off a potential energy crunch after Russia stopped gas supplies.
At the Martha Church in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district, worshippers are being offered extra blankets and heated cushions to keep them warm during services. The capital endured a prolonged spell of below-freezing temperatures during Advent.Pastor Monika Matthias says the church is currently between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius .
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