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Coming soon! A Car Boot Sale
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Car Boot Sale outside the church on Saturday 28th of August. We invite you to register for one of the limited number of spaces and sell your unwanted items from the boot of your car, and then donate the money you raise to StContinue reading “Coming soon! A Car Boot Sale”
Some guiding principles for emails
The Diocese in Europe has launched a pledge concerning the use of email and is introducing a set of guiding principles, the ‘5Cs’, underlining the commitment to creating a positive and respectful communications culture within the Diocese: Correct Considerate Constructive Collaborative Concise The full text of the pledge made by Bishop Robert and his seniorContinue reading “Some guiding principles for emails”
Getting together in the age of Zoom
Here is a great example of how the spirit of community can work beyond our geographical limits and boundaries. The Zug Anglican Church is one of the 3 daughter communities of St Andrew’s (the others being in St Gallen and Turgi) http://www.zuganglicanchurch.ch/ and our Chaplain, the Revd Paul Brice leads worship once a month atContinue reading “Getting together in the age of Zoom”
Charity Collection for Partner Sein
Trinity Sunday, 30th May This coming Sunday, the collection at the 10 am service will be matched by St Andrew’s and the total amount donated to Partner Sein, the charity of the Old Catholic Church of Switzerland. The charity supports and assists projects for the social and economic development of deprived people in the poorestContinue reading “Charity Collection for Partner Sein”
Events for Pentecost at the Evangelische Methodistische Kirche in Promenadengasse
We’ve just been informed about a number of events are taking place at the neighbouring Evangelische Methodistische Kirche in Promenadengasse in the coming days. If you’re a German speaker and are interested in participating at events at the church please read on. A ‘Glaubenskurs’ (Belief course) in 3 parts starts tomorrow, 22nd May at 10.30Continue reading “Events for Pentecost at the Evangelische Methodistische Kirche in Promenadengasse”
Last chance to sign up for SACEP Day – Saturday 15th May
Here’s a last reminder to sign up with Elizabeth at bemdeo@gmail.com to participate in this study day: https://standrewszurich.church/2021/05/07/reminder-of-upcoming-sacep-day-on-zoom-saturday-15th-may/ The day will include the following elements. Please feel free to join us just for a time if that suits you best! a 75-minute feature film on the prison experiences of Richard Wurmbrand. Release International https://releaseinternational.org wasContinue reading “Last chance to sign up for SACEP Day – Saturday 15th May”
Booking Services
As everyone is well aware, CoVID remains with us – although it is great news that more people can book vaccines in Zurich as of yesterday! For us to remain safe and compliant with regulations, it is still necessary to book your attendance at our services, so that we can track who is attending, andContinue reading “Booking Services”
Reminder of upcoming SACEP Day on Zoom, Saturday 15th May
Persecution of Christians around the world is an increasing problem. Imagine if you were persecuted or discriminated against for living out your faith, how would that affect your life? The seminar on 15th May from 10.00-15.30, which is being organised by the Swiss Archdeaconry Christian Education Programme (SACEP), will be led by be Paul JonesContinue reading “Reminder of upcoming SACEP Day on Zoom, Saturday 15th May”
‘Virtual’ SACEP Day – Saturday 15th May
Perhaps you are not yet familiar with SACEP (Swiss Archdeaconry Christian Education Programme) but over the years a number of training days/seminars have been organised with the aim of furthering Christian Education within our Archdeaconry here in Switzerland.On Saturday 15th May an information/discussion session will take place on Zoom from 10.00 am - 15.30pm. Leading this session will beContinue reading “‘Virtual’ SACEP Day – Saturday 15th May”
St Andrew’s – here for you…
come rain or shine, wind and snow, we’re still praying for you And we’ve had all of those weathers in the last few weeks! Pictured at the top, an extremely wide take on our Easter Day celebration, in full glorious sunshine, outdoors for maximum attendance with increased safety. Each Wednesday we celebrate Holy Communion inContinue reading “St Andrew’s – here for you…”
Pan-Diocesan Service of Prayer for HRH Prince Philip – on Friday 16 April
The Anglican Church in Europe will be holding a pan-diocesan online Service of Prayer, across the Diocese in Europe, to mark the life and work of the late Prince Philip, with a distinctive European emphasis. Contributions to the service will reflect HRH’s European lineage and global links across our diocese, including from friends in Greece,Continue reading “Pan-Diocesan Service of Prayer for HRH Prince Philip – on Friday 16 April”
‘Calvin in America’ an exhibition at the International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva
We’ve recently been made aware of this noteworthy exhibition which has been extended until 2 May. The Musee Reforme stands on the site where, in 1536, the people of Geneva voted in favour of the Reformation. The permanent collection includes more than 600 books, manuscripts, engravings, paintings and other artefacts. Together, they tell the storyContinue reading “‘Calvin in America’ an exhibition at the International Museum of the Reformation in Geneva”
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Buckingham Palace has announced the death of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby said: “I join with the rest of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and give thanks to GodContinue reading “HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh”
Favourite Hymns – Be still, my soul
‘Be still, my soul’ was originally an 18th century German pietist hymn by Catharina von Schlegel. It was translated into English in 1862 by Jane Borthwick in Edinburgh. The tune we now associate the words with came from Finland by the composer Jean Sibelius, who wrote a patriotic symphonic poem called ‘Finlandia’. But it tookContinue reading “Favourite Hymns – Be still, my soul”
Christ in the Concrete City – a reading this evening, 29th March
A reading of Rev. Philip Turner’s play at 19.30 this evening, 29th March, will be brought to you by members of both the ZEST (Zurich English-Speaking Theatre, formerly the Zurich Comedy Club) and and St Andrew’s via Zoom.The play is a powerful drama which takes the Passion and places it in a modern context. Please use this link to loginContinue reading “Christ in the Concrete City – a reading this evening, 29th March”
Spring forwards….
Or, in other words, daylight saving time begins at 02.00 this Sunday, 28th March, so don’t forget to turn your clocks forward by an hour before going to bed on Saturday, or you could find yourself being late for church. A thought on the subject of time…. How often have you heard someone say, ifContinue reading “Spring forwards….”
Hot Cross Buns for Palm Sunday, 28th March
We’re delighted to announce that our team of talented bakers will be making hot cross buns which will be available for collection after church on Palm Sunday, 28th March.A bag of 6 buns costs CHF10.- . Please place your orders by emailing the church office: zurich@anglican.ch by 10.00 on Friday 26th March. Thank you for supporting another of ourContinue reading “Hot Cross Buns for Palm Sunday, 28th March”
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