Why am I involved with the Arul Trust? – Today: Uwe Friedemann

Today we introduce our club member Uwe Friedemann:

Uwe Friedemann, born in 1962, studied music education in Heidelberg, majoring in piano and advanced singing. He is a choir director and has headed the Nussloch Music School since 2005. As a composer and lyricist, he is committed to ensuring that the German musical tradition finds a contemporary continuation, that the German language is given its place in music, and that Christian teachings are combined with conscious self-respect.

Uwe Friedemann writes about his motivation for joining the Arul Trust e.V. support association:

“The trigger for my membership in the Arul Trust association is the long-standing collaboration between the Nußloch music school and the Catholic pastoral unit Leimen-Nußloch-Sandhausen.

After Pastor Arul Lourdu asked me if I wanted to join the association, I did. Everyone has limited opportunities to help in the world. So it made sense for me to do it where personal connections exist.

I see the need for everyone to do their best according to their abilities. As a musician, I do this primarily through music. But I also engage in other areas where I believe I can make a meaningful contribution.

The fact that we depend on compassion in order to develop well is deeply rooted in the pre-Christian teachings of Buddha and should always remind us as Christians not to think only of ourselves."