Karin Johne was born in Leipzig.  She is the mother of five children and has been in pastoral work in adult education for the Provincial Church of Saxony.  Alongside her activities as a leader of days of reflection and retreats she has become known through her correspondence course.  She has been especially active in ecumenical affairs.  Recently she has published a book on Meister Eckhart.  She lives in Threna near Leipzig.