Worshipping at the cathedral in Köln was very different to say the least. First of all I think it was Catholic so it was already very different from the CRC that I am used to. There is next to no singing only hymn singing that was very monotone and in Latin. People also got on their knees and the benches were made so that people could be on their knees for long periods of time without feeling uncomfortable. I did enjoy the parts where we sang because it was interesting to listen and to participate in singing, even though it was in a different language.
I thought that it was a little strange to see people gathered in the back waiting to get into the church once the service was done but it did not really phase me that much. I mean it is a major tourist location and it is right next to the train station so it is kind of hard to avoid that. I just do not understand why more people did not just join in on the service even if they do not believe in religion. It is a very interesting experience and I know I would at least like to see what it is like.