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Farewell with heart: Pastor Ingrid Kibilka is retiring
Ingrid Kibilka says goodbye after 36 years as pastor in Porz. A look back at her commitment and her future in retirement.
Farewell with heart: Pastor Ingrid Kibilka is retiring
In a warm farewell, Ingrid Kibilka, the long-time pastor of the Evangelical Church of Porz, was relieved of her duties at the end of June 2025 in the Johanneskirche in Cologne-Westhoven. Superintendent Kerstin Herrenbrück praised the achievements of the 66-year-old, who is retiring after almost 36 years in the community. Kibilka, who will start her new phase of life on September 1, 2025, looked back on a fulfilling time and expressed gratitude for the many years together.
The farewell took place during a solemn service that was characterized by memories, music and numerous words of thanks. Kibilka said she sees herself as a “passionate pastor” and looks back on her professional career with satisfaction. She emphasized the importance of community and the positive development of her beliefs that she has experienced over the years.
An impressive career
Kibilka's path to becoming a pastor began with her studies in Bonn, followed by a vicariate in the Evangelical Church of Hoengen-Broichweiden. Her ordination took place on October 9, 1988, and she took up the 5th pastorate in the Evangelical Church of Porz on October 1, 1989. During her tenure, she was able to make numerous positive changes in the community and get involved in a variety of ways. In her last speech, she thanked not only her parents and son, but also the community members who always supported her journey.
Even though she is retiring after 36 years, Kibilka already has plans for her future. She may want to work as a reader in kindergartens or support reading promotion at schools. Sports and traveling are also on her list of future activities. Kibilka particularly fondly remembers the support from her colleagues during her first years in the community and the many beautiful moments she was able to experience there.
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- Der tägliche Eisenbedarf variiert:
- Säuglinge und Kleinkinder brauchen mehr als Erwachsene.
- Frauen im Alter von 19-50 Jahren benötigen 18 mg täglich, während Männer 8 mg benötigen.
- Nach der Menopause sinkt der Bedarf auf 8 mg pro Tag für beide Geschlechter.
- Symptome eines Eisenmangels sind unter anderem:
- Müdigkeit
- Atemnot
- Brüchige Nägel
- Verlangen nach ungewöhnlichen Substanzen
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For more information about Kibilka's farewell, click here: Church Cologne. Details about iron deficiency can be found here: WebMD. Interesting insurance options: GEICO.