We are planning to hold another Easter Activity morning for children on Saturday, 1st April, when we will come together in the Community Centre and celebrate Easter through art and baking activities, as well as finding out about the story of Easter. Aimed at school-aged children, last year’s event proved to be very popular andContinue reading “Family Easter Activity morning: Saturday, 1st April 10-12am”
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Choral Evensong 21st March
In a departure from modern day, our service on the 21st March marks the martyrdom in 1556 of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury and English Reformer. He was the author of the original Prayer Book and the liturgy of Evensong. His prayers and forms of service have provided sustenance and beauty for centuries. At thisContinue reading “Choral Evensong 21st March”
Quiz Night – 4th March
Pit your brains against the best at another St. Andrews Quiz Night! Organised by Nick Denny, our ever-popular Quiz-Night will take place in the Community Centre on Saturday, 4th March, 2023 Cost: CHF 25.- (inlcudes wine and supper) We shall start promptly at 19.00, so please be there by 18.45 at the latest. Tables of four,Continue reading “Quiz Night – 4th March”
Lent Courses – Embracing Justice
This year, our Lent group will consider and discuss the book on “Embracing Justice” by Isabelle Hamley. A small number of books are available to buy from St Andrew’s. If you prefer you can of course download the book on your E-reader device (e.g. Kindle), or, purchase it yourself online beforehand: (ISBN-10: 0281086540 / ISBN-13:Continue reading “Lent Courses – Embracing Justice”
Choral Evensong 31st January
Evensong is celebrated at monthly intervals at St Andrew’s. If you’ve never been to one, please do consider coming one Tuesday evening. There’s no friendlier reason to take a colleague or friend to church than to ‘hear the choir’! At St Andrew’s, we do a cathedral-style Choral Evensong, with the choir taking most of theContinue reading “Choral Evensong 31st January”
Prayers for Peace/Friedensgebet, Friday 13th January at the Grossmünster
This time of year is one when we take a breath and look at ourselves, our lives, our world. And especially so this year, as we approach the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and what that means for the world, as well as all the other conflicts across the world which threaten peace. ThereforeContinue reading “Prayers for Peace/Friedensgebet, Friday 13th January at the Grossmünster”
Carol Services for 2022
Aside from our Nativity play, which takes place this Sunday, 11th December at 10.30am, our forthcoming Carol services will take place as follows: *Sung by the Choir of St Andrew’s Church We look forward to seeing you! If you’re planning to attend one of our carol services on Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th, please travel byContinue reading “Carol Services for 2022”
St Andrew’s Nativity Play supports the Hanne Howard Fund
Our Junior Church Nativity Play is a much-anticipated part of the St Andrew’s calendar, with carols being practised in October and children being coaxed to speak their lines louder and more slowly for weeks before the performance. This year is no exception, and we look forward to welcoming parents, extended family, and friends to ourContinue reading “St Andrew’s Nativity Play supports the Hanne Howard Fund”
Advent Evensong – Sunday, 27th November
Join us at St Andrew’s this evening for a special Advent Evensong with Carols, at 5pm. This service marks the beginning of Advent with music, readings, and the lighting of candles, as we move from darkness to light in the expectation of Christ’s coming. Enjoy a day out with your friends and family, taking advantageContinue reading “Advent Evensong – Sunday, 27th November”
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Bazaar)… One week to go!
With barely a week to go until our Bazaar on Saturday, 26th November, our hard-working volunteers are busy in the background, preparing everything for the big day. To make the magic work though, we need you! We’ll be very happy to receive your donations of English books, good quality clothes and toys in the CommunityContinue reading “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Bazaar)… One week to go!”