Shown here is a local conference in Leipzig, Germany, the first of five in the eastern region of that country. In appreciation for the conference and the values it promotes, Michael Kretschmer, the Minister-President of the state of Saxony, wrote a letter to the gathering, stating: “Especially in times of dark experiences and bitter disappointments, it is often people of faith who first dare to set out, rely on their hope and hold on to peace. Through their attitude, they also become an encouragement for others who despair.”