We are inviting applications for a committed, practical and organised individual to join us as a part-time Church Caretaker. This crucial behind-the-scenes role involves overseeing the general maintenance, security, minor repairs and supplies of our church and community centre. Key responsibilities include: Important qualifications include: Join us in making a difference at St Andrew’s!For moreContinue reading “Join Our Team!”
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Bishop’s Advent Appeal 2025
Al-Ahli Anglican Hospital, Gaza “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:17-18 (NRSV) The crisis in Gaza continues long after the headlines fade. Communities face disease, hunger and loss,Continue reading “Bishop’s Advent Appeal 2025”
St Andrew’s Community Cookbook – Get Involved!
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!”
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? “
Safeguarding Sunday in the Light of Events This Week – A Letter from the Chaplain
A prayer of St Augustine: Eternal God, the light of the minds that know you,the joy of the hearts that love you,and the strength of the wills that serve you.Grant us, in this time,so to know you, that we may truly love you,and so to love you that we may fully serve you,whom to serveContinue reading “Safeguarding Sunday in the Light of Events This Week – A Letter from the Chaplain”
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”
Social Membership – How the different worlds come together…
… Or, last chance for Verinsbons! As Jillaine wrote in her recent article about Social Membership, we all have various different facets to our lives and it is interesting to reflect on how they sometimes overlap. For the last few weeks, Migros have been running their “Support Kultur” campaign, where vouchers can be collected byContinue reading “Social Membership – How the different worlds come together…”
‘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!