When does the Jazz Evening Prayer Service take place?

The Jazz Evening Prayer Service begins on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is St. Michael's Church at Schulgasse 1, 92637 Weiden.

Who will perform at the Jazz Evening Prayer Service?

Participants include saxophonist Uwe Steinmetz and Valerij Bukreev at the Max Reger Memorial Organ. The service is led by Pastor Edith Lang.

How much does admission cost?

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

What type of music can visitors expect?

Visitors can hear jazz music on saxophone and organ music in connection with a spiritual evening prayer service.

Experience Jazz Meets Prayer: Resonant Moments in Weiden's Historic St. Michael's Church

Name: Jazz Evening Prayer Service at St. Michael's Church Weiden
Start: 2026-11-15T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-15T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Michaelskirche St. Michael

Jazz Evening Prayer Service in Weiden: Sacred Sounds Meet Improvised Jazz

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Jazz Evening Prayer Service at St. Michael's Church Weiden combines spiritual reflection with lively jazz music. The event is organized in cooperation with the Weiden Jazz Circle and starts at 6 PM with Pastor Edith Lang.

Saxophone and Organ in a Special Church Space

At the center are saxophonist and musicologist Dr. phil. Uwe Steinmetz and Valerij Bukreev on the Max Reger Memorial Organ. Their musical encounter promises an extraordinary event experience amidst a sacred atmosphere, sonic depth, and improvisational freedom.

St. Michael's Church provides an impressive setting. The historic church is closely connected to the music history of Weiden: Max Reger learned to play the organ here and created significant organ works around 1900. Today's Max Reger Memorial Organ honors this tradition.

Musical Evening Prayer Service with Spiritual Impulse

The organization combines concert and worship into a focused evening program. Spiritual words, saxophone sounds, and organ music create moments of tranquility and simultaneously open a modern approach to sacred contemporary music.

Uwe Steinmetz has been working as a jazz musician and musicologist since 2000, focusing on international sacred contemporary music in the Christian tradition. Since autumn 2024, he has been working full-time as a dean's church musician for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. Valerij Bukreev studied church music in Heidelberg and Herford and has been acting as substitute cantor at St. Michael since April 2022 as well as in the deanery Cham-Sulzbach-Rosenberg-Weiden.

Free Admission: Donations Welcome

Admission to the Jazz Evening Prayer Service is free. Donations for church music work are appreciated. Therefore, the event is suitable for jazz lovers, friends of church music, and everyone who wants to experience an atmospheric evening in a special ambiance.

The audience's atmosphere may fluctuate between concentrated listening, spiritual reflection, and musical openness. Those who wish to experience jazz, organ music, and sacred spaces in an unusual combination will find a special date in the cultural calendar in Weiden.

Conclusion: Experience Jazz and Sacred Music Live

The Jazz Evening Prayer Service at St. Michael's Church Weiden brings together saxophone, organ, and spiritual impulses in an impressive dialogue. Visitors can expect an atmospheric evening with extraordinary sound colors, historical backdrop, and plenty of room for personal reflection. Admission is free – a great opportunity to discover this special concert and worship experience live.