A sense of community
that makes a difference
The Lebenshaus Koinonia is located in a quiet, rural setting, surrounded by nature, and offers children plenty of space to explore, play, and relax.
Our dedicated team works according to a clear mission statement based on respect, trust, and the individual support of every child.
Our dedicated team works according to a clear mission statement based on respect, trust, and the individual support of every child.
What does Koinonia mean?
Koinonia comes from the Greek (κοινωνία) and means “community through sharing.”
In the Bible, koinonia plays a particularly important role when it comes to the life of the early Christians.
Koinonia was a kind of community in which connection, compassion, commitment, and walking the path together—regardless of current feelings or emotions—played an important role.
In the Bible, koinonia plays a particularly important role when it comes to the life of the early Christians.
Koinonia was a kind of community in which connection, compassion, commitment, and walking the path together—regardless of current feelings or emotions—played an important role.
Especially in today's fast-paced and often superficial society, this kind of community and compassion is a rare commodity.
The Koinonia Residential Home is intended to be a place where children and young people from such broken homes can find a home and learn anew (or for the first time) how to contribute to a community and, above all, how to actively participate in and help shape it. Daily life at the Koinonia Residential Home can and should be shaped and lived by all residents and staff members together.
Tour of our House
Our large, cozy kitchen with a dining area is the heart of the house.
This is a place where people often meet and spend time together; plus, in the winter, the wood-burning stove creates a cozy atmosphere for relaxing get-togethers.
Everyone loves this place especially because delicious meals are always being prepared here.
One highlight is the pizza oven, which is used to bake not only pizza but also cakes and other treats.
We gather around our large dining table 3–4 times a day for meals or snacks together.
Along with the kitchen, the living area is a place for community and togetherness. We enjoy gathering here to play, talk, or sing.
The sofa area on the upper floor offers additional space for relaxation or socializing.
Custom-designed areas provide children of various ages with spaces for play and creativity.
In our creative space, there are many ways to get creative. Sewing, using a plotter, crafting, gluing—the kids love this place!
Every child can help design their own safe space.
Spacious children's rooms offer plenty of room to play.
Depending on the age and gender of the young residents, each room is given its own unique character.
We’re also creating a place where our little ones can feel safe and secure.
Our indoor play area offers plenty of space to play, run around, race, and build things.
Thanks to permanently installed equipment, the arcade can be quickly converted into an event hall.
The indoor bounce house offers fun for young and old alike—not just on rainy days.
In the outdoor play area, the water channel and the sandbox are two of our highlights for the kids
In the garden beds, you can watch and marvel at the growth of the vegetables and herbs
Hollywood Swing (picture to follow)
The garden offers a place to relax and enjoy nature.
The garden offers a place to relax and enjoy nature.