8.00am
Date: 24-26 April, Tuesday to Thursday
Price: £280-320 (£200 deposit)
What's included: Return train ticket London-Exeter, two nights in a hotel (single room), 1xdinner incl. drinks, cultural programme
Registration: By 15 January. Please contact Carla on carla.maurer@swisschurchlondon.org.uk for further details.
We are looking forward to explore Exeter and surroundings with you!
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
11.30am
The Frauenverein ("women's groups") meets every 1st Tuesday of the month at the Swiss Church.
For more information please contact Maria Kitsis: 020 8202 0425.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
11.00am
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service and share communion. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and no religious affiliation worship together.
The sermon is in English. The hymns are sung in German, French and English.
The service is followed by lunch cooked by members of the congregation.
Topic: "Paul - Turning points of life"
On 6 May, 3 and 17 June we will explore the life of Apostle Paul who has influenced Christianity like none other. We will learn more about the fascinating and controversial author of the New Testament letters. In this first sermon, we will hear about Paul's upbringing, personality and his dramatic conversion from Judaism to Christianity.
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
12.00pm
La Causerie is a group of French speaking Swiss ladies who meets monthly at the Swiss Church in London.
Bring your own sandwich. Coffee and cake will be served.
For more details please contact Lisa Hall on lisa.moerschwil@gmail.com
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
11.30am
The Mothers Group was founded in the 1960ies by a group of Swiss immigrants. The mothers, now grandmothers and great-grandmothers, continue to meet ever second Wednesday of the month to build old and new friendships and provide an interesting programme.
Young mothers and fathers with the children are invited to join the meetings.
For more details please contact Marianne Fisher-Hertig on muttergruppe@outlook.com
7.00pm
Reverend Stephan Degen-Ballmer is Minister in Baselland, Switzerland and on sabbatical at the Swiss Church in London from April to July. During a series of evening classes, he will introduce different religions and lead excursions to visit places of worship.
This first evening class has the title: "The Gospel of Mark, Matthew and Luke and the historical Jesus"
Everyone is invited to join. No previous knowledge is required.
Costs: £8 per class, material and light dinner included.
For further questions you can contact Stephan directly: sdegenballmer@bluewin.ch
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
4.00pm
Reverend Monika Widmer from the parish church Titus in Basel, Switzerland, will visit the Swiss Church in London with a parish group and lead four days of meditation. Members of the Swiss community in London and friends are very welcome to join the group.
There will be shared meditation times, but also opportunities for individual meditation, social time, celebration and individual counselling.
The programme will be uploaded on the Swiss Church webpage and sent via email to those interested by the 30th of April. Everyone is welcome, however it is an advantage to have some mediation practice.
Please sign up by 30 April 2018.
For more information: monika.widmer@offline-basel.ch or carla.maurer@swisschurchlondon.org.uk
11.00am
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and no religious affiliation worship together.
The sermon is in English. The hymns are sung in German, French and English.
The service is followed by lunch cooked by members of the congregation.
This service is led by Rev Carla Maurer, Rev Stephan Degen-Ballmer and Rev Monika Widmer, and will include communion.
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
7.00pm
Reverend Stephan Degen-Ballmer is Minister in Baselland, Switzerland and on sabbatical at the Swiss Church in London from April to July. During a series of evening classes, he will introduce different religions and lead excursions to visit places of worship.
This second evening class has the title: "The Jewish Religion in relation to Christianity". A visit to the Central Synagogue is in planning and details will be discussed with the group,
Everyone is invited to join. No previous knowledge is required.
Costs: £8 per class, material and light dinner included.
For further questions you can contact Stephan directly: sdegenballmer@bluewin.ch
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
7.30pm
An evening of some of the best loved music for violin and piano including Cesar Franck’s romantic Sonata in A, Vaughan Williams ever-popular The Lark Ascending, Ravel’s dazzling Tzigane and tangos by Albeniz, Piazzolla and Gade.
Interval wine will be served.
Tickets: £12 advance, £15 on the door and £8 concessions (unwaged)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gavin-davies-and-nicholas-durcan-an-evening-of-the-best-loved-music-for-violin-and-piano-tickets-45435884955?aff=es2
11.00am
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service and share communion. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and no religious affiliation worship together.
The sermon is in English. The hymns are sung in German, French and English.
The service is followed by lunch cooked by members of the congregation.
Topic: "Paul - Life is a journey"
On 6 May, 3 and 17 June we will explore the life of Apostle Paul who has influenced Christianity like none other. We will learn more about the fascinating and controversial author of the New Testament letters. In this second sermon, we will hear about Paul's missionary travels across the Roman Empire and the Mediterranean and how he has opened up the gospel of Jesus to the world.
7.00pm
Reverend Stephan Degen-Ballmer is Minister in Baselland, Switzerland and on sabbatical at the Swiss Church in London from April to July. During a series of evening classes, he will introduce different religions and lead excursions to visit places of worship.
This third evening class has the title: "Islam in relation with Christianity". A visit to the East London Mosque is in planning and details will be discussed with the group.
NOTE: the date for this class may change to 11 June. Please contact Stephan for more details.
Everyone is invited to join. No previous knowledge is required.
Costs: £8 per class, material and light dinner included.
For further questions you can contact Stephan directly: sdegenballmer@bluewin.ch
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
11.30am
The Frauenverein ("women's groups") meets every 1st Tuesday of the month at the Swiss Church.
For more information please contact Maria Kitsis: 020 8202 0425.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
5.00pm
Donald is one of Europe's finest organists. He has presided at the Odeon Leicester Square organ for almost 25 years and also is an organist in a church in Kensington. He has a reputation for being the finest exponent of silent film accompaniment (on the organ) and has travelled world wide to demonstrate his art. He has performed in many of the UKs top venues from Cathedrals to Concert Halls. Donald is also a fine concert organist and is in demand for playing recitals of light and popular organ classics.
Recital free - retiring collection
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
12.00pm
La Causerie is a group of French speaking Swiss ladies who meets monthly at the Swiss Church in London.
Bring your own sandwich. Coffee and cake will be served.
For more details please contact Lisa Hall on lisa.moerschwil@gmail.com
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
11.30am
The Mothers Group was founded in the 1960ies by a group of Swiss immigrants. The mothers, now grandmothers and great-grandmothers, continue to meet ever second Wednesday of the month to build old and new friendships and provide an interesting programme.
Young mothers and fathers with the children are invited to join the meetings.
For more details please contact Marianne Fisher-Hertig on muttergruppe@outlook.com
7.00pm
I will be performing live my debut solo album "The Middle Of Everywhere' At the beautiful Swiss Church in Covent Garden London.
I will be accompanied by Cellist Rachel Dawson and Pianist Neill Donaldson. Plus special guest Niko Tsonev Guitar and of course your old friend me on acoustic guitar.
Ticket price includes CD 'Middle Of Everywhere' you can collect CD at gig. There will be more CD's for sale at gig if you want to buy more.
Tickets £21.55 from:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/middle-of-everywhere-album-launch-tickets-43305191995?utm_term=eventurl_text
7.30pm
The centrepiece of Collegium Musicum of London’s summer concert, commemorating the end of World War One, is Vaughan Williams’s impassioned plea for peace Dona nobis pacem.
The composer wrote the cantata in 1936 amid fears that a new global conflict was looming. It takes the form of six movements, with the poetry of Walt Whitman – as well as passages from both the Mass and the Bible – providing the text. The phrase Dona nobis pacem (‘Give us peace’) punctuates the entire work.
Soloists Augusta Hebbert (soprano) and Michael Hickman (baritone) will appear alongside actor Brendan Charleson, in an evening of choral music and readings to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice in 1918.
By coincidence, the same year saw the death of C. Hubert Parry, whose visionary work My Soul, There Is A Country, from the Songs of Farewell cycle, will feature in the programme.
Also included in the concert is the work of one of England’s most popular early-20th-century composers, George Butterworth, whose short life was curtailed by a sniper’s bullet on the Somme in 1916. His rhapsodic setting of A.E. Housman’s exquisite collection of verses
A Shropshire Lad will be performed by Michael Hickman, accompanied by Andrew Tait on piano.
With a sprinkling of popular songs from the era, alongside heartrending dispatches from the trenches, Dona nobis pacem promises to be a poignant and fitting tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Great War.
Tickets £16, £14 (concessions)
available on the door, in advance
on 07812 599340 or online
https://coll-mus-lon.org.uk/future-concerts/
11.00am
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service and share communion. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and no religious affiliation worship together.
The sermon is in English. The hymns are sung in German, French and English.
The service is followed by lunch cooked by members of the congregation.
Topic: "Paul - Theology and legacy"
On 6 May, 3 and 17 June we will explore the life of Apostle Paul who has influenced Christianity like none other. We will learn more about the fascinating and controversial author of the New Testament letters. In this third and final sermon, we will hear about Paul's theology and legacy and how his teaching impacts still today.
The service will be followed by the Annual General Meeting. More details will be published online. Church members will be sent an invitation by post or email.
6.30pm
Live screening of the group games of the Swiss National football team at the FIFA Worldcup 2018 in Russia! Join us to wave the flag and cheer for our team.
There will be Swiss food and drinks. Cash only.
Admission free - donations welcome.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
6.30pm
Live screening of the group games of the Swiss National football team at the FIFA Worldcup 2018 in Russia! Join us to wave the flag and cheer for our team.
There will be Swiss food and drinks. Cash only.
Admission free - donations welcome.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk
10.30am
Reverend Stephan Degen-Ballmer is Minister in Baselland, Switzerland and on sabbatical at the Swiss Church in London from April to July. During a series of evening classes, he will introduce different religions and lead excursions to visit places of worship.
He will lead an excursion to the British Museum to discover artefacts connected to the history of the Bible.
For further questions you can contact Stephan directly: sdegenballmer@bluewin.ch
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
7.00pm
Vera the Diva was founded in 2013 by Edurne Goldaracena. Edurne, who has been dancing since the age of 6 and a full time professional teacher for over 20 years, is from San Sebastián, the Basque region of Spain. With her love for dancing, she moved to London to pursue her career and under the guidance of the legendary Sydney Francis, obtained her first teacher qualifications with the I.S.T.D. and later with the I.D.T.A.
Vera the Diva dance classes take place every Tuesday evening at the Swiss Church. There are beginner classes and more advanced levels.
For more information and to sign up for classes please visit: https://verathediva.com/
6.30pm
Live screening of the group games of the Swiss National football team at the FIFA Worldcup 2018 in Russia! Join us to wave the flag and cheer for our team.
There will be Swiss food and drinks. Cash only.
Admission free - donations welcome.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk
7.00pm
The service will be led by Rev Stephan Degen-Ballmer from Kilchberg, BL.
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service and share communion. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and no religious affiliation worship together.
The sermon is in English. The hymns are sung in German, French and English.
The service is followed by lunch cooked by members of the congregation.
7.00pm
Reverend Stephan Degen-Ballmer is Minister in Baselland, Switzerland and on sabbatical at the Swiss Church in London from April to July. During a series of evening classes, he will introduce different religions and lead excursions to visit places of worship.
This last evening class has the title: "The different Christian confessions: Reformed, Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox"
Everyone is invited to join. No previous knowledge is required.
Costs: £8 per class, material and light dinner included.
For further questions you can contact Stephan directly: sdegenballmer@bluewin.ch
8.00am
A FREE community Breakfast in the church that is open to all in our wider community.
We serve tea and coffee with boiled eggs, toast, spreads, fresh fruit and cheese.
On the last Tuesday of the month we cook a Full English Breakfast and every eight weeks we provide a haircut too!
So come and relax in a safe, quiet space, read the daily papers or chat with the regulars.
If ever a breakfast is cancelled we will give as much prior notice as possible and place a notice in our outside display box.
11.30am
The Frauenverein ("women's groups") meets every 1st Tuesday of the month at the Swiss Church.
For more information please contact Maria Kitsis: 020 8202 0425.
12.00pm
La Causerie is a group of French speaking Swiss ladies who meets monthly at the Swiss Church in London.
Bring your own sandwich. Coffee and cake will be served.
For more details please contact Lisa Hall on lisa.moerschwil@gmail.com
11.30am
The Mothers Group was founded in the 1960ies by a group of Swiss immigrants. The mothers, now grandmothers and great-grandmothers, continue to meet ever second Wednesday of the month to build old and new friendships and provide an interesting programme.
Young mothers and fathers with the children are invited to join the meetings.
For more details please contact Marianne Fisher-Hertig on muttergruppe@outlook.com
11.00am
The service will be led by Marianne Fisher-Hertig.
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service and share communion. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and no religious affiliation worship together.
The sermon is in English. The hymns are sung in German, French and English.
The service is followed by lunch cooked by members of the congregation.
4.00pm
Join us to celebrate Swiss National Day on the 1st of August at 79 Endell Street with the Swiss community and friends!
There will be Swiss food and drinks, family activities and singing of the National Anthem.
4-6pm: Family activities and coffee and cake
4-9pm: Traditional Swiss food and drinks
6.30pm: Speech by His Excellency Alexandre Fasel, Swiss Ambassador to the UK
6.45pm: Singing of the National Anthem with Organist Peter Yardley-Jones
Watch this space for more details!
Please note: We are expecting a high number of people and cannot guarantee immediate access, even for those who have signed up on Eventbrite. We advice to come early. First come, first serve!
Would you like to volunteer? Get in touch: info@swisschurchlondon.org.uk
7.00pm
Jessica Broad (soprano) with Peter Yardley-Jones (piano) present an evening of music
The service will be led by Marianne Fisher-Hertig.
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday service and share communion. We are an ecumenical congregation and people from Anglican, Protestant and Catholic...
Swiss-British soprano Olivia Doutney and British soprano Susanna MacRae accompanied by pianist Richard Black, will perform a wide repertoire of Baroque pieces, from the well-known to the unfamiliar.
A great...
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