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As the Diocese in and for Europe, we are deeply aware of our international context; perhaps we’re also well-placed, then, to think internationally outside Europe itself. I’m delighted to say that we will be supporting this Advent the Anglican Communion Fund of the Archbishop of Canterbury, which exists to make small investments across the church.Continue reading “The Bishop’s Advent Appeal 2023”

Please visit our Bazaar webpage which has all the information about the Bazaar, as well as our on-line order service, where you can pre-order personalised gifts to collect at the Bazaar. You can also download a copy of our poster to print – Perhaps you can put it on a notice board at school orContinue reading “Last chance to bring your Bazaar Donations!”

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”

Are you looking for a unique and personalised gift for friends and family? Would you like to make things easy for Santa, or his Swiss friend Samichlaus? We have a limited number of stockings that can be personalised and collected at the Christmas Bazaar. Costing CHF 20 each, the name of your choice can beContinue reading “Personalised Christmas Stockings… Order now to save disappointment!”

Please spare some space for the Grocery Stall The Bazaar Grocery Stall has the usual request to the congregation and friends of St Andrew’s who may be visiting the UK this summer or autumn. As always, we need various items for the Grocery Stall to help us to replenish our stocks and meet the needsContinue reading “Christmas Bazaar 2023… It’s coming!”

The upcoming Harvest Festival Service on 1st October is a popular celebration of God’s giving to us, where we also share those gifts with others less fortunate. Come and join us afterwards for our Harvest Potluck Lunch, in the Community Centre – All are welcome! We’ll be collecting groceries and personal hygiene articles to donateContinue reading “Harvest Festival service & pot-luck lunch, 1st October”

When the Covid pandemic took a hold in 2020, we all had to get used to different ways of working and of meeting. Our Church Council was no different, adjusting to meeting online via Zoom. Fortunately we did not get noticed as much as some others! Like many, we now enjoy the opportunity to meetContinue reading “Improving our virtual collaboration”

This year’s cash collection from the Harvest Festival Service, on the 1st October, will be donated to Solinetz. Founded in 2009, Solinetz is an association that works for the dignity and rights of those people who seek refuge in Switzerland due to political or existential hardship. The non-profit association is supported by the commitment ofContinue reading “Harvest Festival charity collection”