When does the reading with Tina Willms take place?

The reading takes place on November 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the Protestant City Church, Pauluskirche, at Grabenstraße 9 in Bochum.

Which book does Tina Willms present?

The focus is on Tina Willms's book „Lichtgewand und Alltagskleid“.

Is the reading suitable for literature enthusiasts?

The event is aimed at people who appreciate poetic texts, spiritual literature, and linguistically precise reflections on everyday life, hope, and human closeness.

Is there information about admission and tickets?

Admission and ticket purchase are subject to the information provided by the organizer on the official event page.

Tina Willms brings poetic life images and quiet hope to Bochum

Name: Reading: Tina Willms „Lichtgewand und Alltagskleid“
Start: 2026-11-20T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-20T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Pauluskirche

Tina Willms reads in Bochum from „Lichtgewand und Alltagskleid“

On November 20, 2026, the Protestant City Church, Pauluskirche, in Bochum invites you to a literary encounter with Tina Willms. The focus is on her book „Lichtgewand und Alltagskleid“, a poetic approach to the quiet transitions of life and those moments when the ordinary gains a special depth.

Poetic observations between everyday life and inner expansiveness

Tina Willms combines literary artistry with theological sensitivity. Her texts focus on experiences that are easily overlooked in the fast rhythm of everyday life: on comfort, vulnerability, hope, and the quiet strength of human closeness. The genre moves between poetry, spiritual impulse, and literary reflection.

An author between theology and literature

Born in 1963 in East Frisia, Tina Willms studied theology in Bethel and Heidelberg and initially worked in pastoral care and parish ministry. Today, she works as a freelance author, lecturer for writing seminars, and speaker for morning devotions. Her publications include poetry and devotional volumes such as „Erdennah – Himmelweit“, „Moments belonging to heaven“, and „Between star and stable“.

For her literarily shaped morning devotions, Tina Willms received the Ecumenical Preaching Prize in 2003 in the category of Best Morning Devotion. Her writing operates at the intersection of contemporary literature, spirituality, and life-affirming reflection.

Reading atmosphere in the Pauluskirche

The Pauluskirche offers a concentrated, calm setting for the author’s reading. In this special atmosphere, the spoken word gains its own presence: voice, rhythm, and pause complement the printed text and make the reading an immediate literary experience.

The event is aimed at literature enthusiasts who appreciate poetic texts with spiritual openness, linguistic precision, and a keen eye on life. The author encounter also opens insights into Tina Willms's literary working methods and the cultural significance of contemporary spiritual literature.

Conclusion: Literature that gives new shape to everyday life

The reading with Tina Willms promises an evening full of quiet images, carefully chosen words, and thoughtful undertones. Those who experience literature as a space for perception, comfort, and new perspectives will find in „Lichtgewand und Alltagskleid“ a special occasion for encounter. A visit to the Bochum Pauluskirche combines literary quality with an intimate reading atmosphere.