It’s been nearly 30 years since the last St Andrew’s cookbook… so we think it’s high time for a new one! We’re putting together a wonderful collection of international recipes from across our church community – from comforting family favourites to festive treats, children’s classics, bakes, preserves, and everything in between. Whether you’re a seasonedContinue reading “St Andrew’s Community Cookbook – Get Involved!”
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New beginnings at Baden
We are delighted to have been fortunate in securing the use of the Römerkapelle – also known as the Park Chapel – in Baden, which will allow us to continue serving the communities of Aarau, Baden, Lenzburg, Turgi, and the surrounding areas. The church has a capacity of 30 to 40 people and is locatedContinue reading “New beginnings at Baden”
What’s in your Supermarket Trolley?
Readers of our Search magazine will have recently read about the environmental impact of the choices we make at the supermarket – with orange juice used as a rather eye-opening example. In this follow-up to the article published in Search, written by our Environmental Officer, John Biggart, we take a closer look at three differentContinue reading “What’s in your Supermarket Trolley? “
Going by train is better, but why?
During a recent Junior Church session, whilst exploring the theme of Creationtide, the young people were told it was better to go by train than to fly – one of them asked why. It is a really good question. Why? The answers are more complicated than expected so here goes for an attempt that isContinue reading “Going by train is better, but why?”
Hoping and acting with creation
Creationtide, or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. Subscribers of Search Magazine* will have read Revd. Jackie’s recent message, reflecting on the abundant gifts of this season and our responsibility to protect andContinue reading “Hoping and acting with creation”
‘He is risen indeed, Alleluia’.
Holy Week and Easter are celebrated across the Diocese in Europe with a huge diversity of traditions and styles. To see more of these remarkable events and services, watch the video produced by the Diocesan Communications Team below and keep an eye out for contributions from St Andrew’s Zurich!
Sermon for Maundy Thursday: 28th March 2024
Whilst we continue to reflect on Holy Week and Easter, Revd Jackie Sellin has shared her sermon from Maundy Thursday below. And here, He shows the full extent of loveTo us whose love is always incomplete,In vain we search the heavens high above,The God of love is kneeling at our feet.Though we betray Him, thoughContinue reading “Sermon for Maundy Thursday: 28th March 2024”
Jesus Christ is Risen today! A sermon for Easter Sunday
First of all, I’d like to say a big “thank you” to all who made today’s service so special – From the flower team, the choir and musicians to the Junior Church leaders and coffee makers, as well as the Easter Bunny! This past week has seen a lot of activity at St Andrew’s andContinue reading “Jesus Christ is Risen today! A sermon for Easter Sunday”
“You are my God and I will praise you!”
As we observed the beginning of Holy Week at St Andrew’s on Sunday, we were very grateful to the Zurich authorities for making it possible for us to walk around the church for our Procession of Palms. The buildings works will continue for some months yet, so if you are planning to attend any ofContinue reading ““You are my God and I will praise you!””
Remembrance Sunday: 12th November 2023
To understand how this decades-old tradition continues to be relevant in today’s world, we recently asked members of the congregation of St Andrew’s to share their thoughts in the latest edition of Search Magazine. We were inundated with contributions, so decided to share some more of them in the article below. The Remembrance Sunday serviceContinue reading “Remembrance Sunday: 12th November 2023”