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”
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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”
Appointment of Chaplain to St Andrew’s Church, Zurich
The Bishop in Europe is pleased to announce that he has offered the post of Chaplain to St Andrew’s Church Zurich and the daughter communities in St Gallen, Turgi , and Zug, to the Revd Jackie Sellin, currently Assistant Chaplain in this Chaplaincy. Jackie has accepted this, though of course the offer is subject toContinue reading “Appointment of Chaplain to St Andrew’s Church, Zurich”
Social Membership?
Children acquire culture and language together as an integrated part of their development. Many of our Junior Church members, who come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, navigate through their days with the help of their intercultural effectiveness and their multiple languages. Consider for a moment that Junior Church is a form of social membership.Continue reading “Social Membership?”
Ash Wednesday Sermon, 22nd February 2023
Isaiah 58.1–12; 2 Corinthians 5.20b–6.10; Matthew 6.1–6, 16–21; Psalm 51 We entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. The days around the beginning of Lent are filled with symbolism and tradition, one of which – the imposition of ashes – we will be practising today. Yesterday was Shrove Tuesday – or PancakeContinue reading “Ash Wednesday Sermon, 22nd February 2023”
A sermon for the Third Sunday before Lent – 5th February 2023
Readings: Isaiah 58; 1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20 “And when evil masquerades as good, the God of justice appears absent.” (3. p. 243) Yes, I admit it, I have watched The Wizard of Oz! It’s a bit like saying you like ABBA music, a guilty secret which we have to explainContinue reading “A sermon for the Third Sunday before Lent – 5th February 2023”