Breakfast on the Steps | Tuesdays from 7:30am – 9:30am

Local News – Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Breakfast on the Steps 

 
Weekly breakfast for people affected by homelessness and poverty, every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30am. Join us for hold or cold breakfast coordinated and prepared by Amanda Camenisch and her team of volunteers. As well as receiving nourishment, the Swiss Church is a place...
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Upcoming Exhibition: PORTALS | 23 – 24 Nov 2024

General News – Tuesday, November 7th, 2023

poster artwork by Lewis-MRP

23 – 24 November 2024

PORTALS: An Exhibition by Artists with Experience of Homelessness & Poverty

Alan | Andy Palfreyman | David Bedford | David Fussell | Eva | John Joseph Sheehy | Katandpigeon | Lewis-MRP  Lorraine | Matt | Tean | Lui Saatchi | The Homeless Poet

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Autumn 2023 Swiss Church News – out now!

General News – Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

 

 

 

Read the Autumn 2023 edition of the Swiss Church News here!

 

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Upcoming Exhibition: ‘A Home Is A Cloud’ by Amanda Camenisch & Therese Westin | 12 – 13 January

Arts and Culture – Friday, October 27th, 2023

Upcoming Exhibition: ‘A Home Is A Cloud’ by Amanda Camenisch & Therese Westin
12 – 13 January | 12 – 6pm
Main performance | 13th January 1:30 – 2:30pm

Evening meditation | 13th January 4:30 – 5pm | To attend, please sign up here

The Swiss Church in London is pleased to host ‘A...

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Commemoration service | 19th November 11am

Sunday Sermons – Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Commemoration service | 19th November 11am

Every year at the Commemoration Service we remember loved ones who have passed away over the past year (and before) and light candles in their memory. It is a reflective service to give space to our grief, thoughts, memories and gratitude. The service...

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Upcoming Exhibition: Anna Fearon ‘Legacy of Family’ | 3 & 4 November 2023

Arts and Culture – Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Upcoming Exhibition: Anna Fearon ‘Legacy of Family’ | 3 & 4 November 2023

The Swiss Church in London is pleased to present Legacy of Family, an exhibition by 2023 Artist in Residence, Anna Fearon.

Through a series of staged photographs, Legacy of Family is a celebration of chosen family,...

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Hot Desque ‘Holding Cosmic Dust: An Almanac’ | 26th – 28th January

Arts and Culture – Sunday, October 15th, 2023

HOT DESQUE ‘Holding Cosmic Dust: An Almanac’

 

Friday 26th January 2024 | Private View 6 – 9pm

Hot Desque in conversation with historian Frederika Tevebring |  7pm

Free and booking is not required but recommended via Eventbrite as we would like to know the expected numbers.

Saturday...

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Upcoming Exhibition: ‘The 13th Zodiac’ by John Costi & Rhett Nicholl | 24 – 27 Oct

General News – Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

‘The 13th Zodiac’ by John Costi & Rhett Nicholl (EvilTwin)

25 – 27 October 2024 | 10am – 6pm 

 

Accompanying Events & Performances:

Thursday 24 Oct | 6 –  9pm | Private View and Live Performance book here

Saturday 26 Oct | 6 – 8pm | Live Performance book here

Sunday...

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Sunday Service | 20th October 11am

General News – Sunday, October 8th, 2023

Sunday Service | 20th October 11am

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(Sold out) All the Whistlers: Aliaskar Abarkas & Robert Mitchell | 28 September 4 – 9:30pm

General News – Sunday, September 17th, 2023

Please note this event is now sold out.

Join in this workshop by Aliaskar Abarkas and guest artist Robert Mitchell to explore a vision of a contemporary sonic myth and compose an anthem for whistling. Participate in sonic and somatic activities as we delve into the possibilities of developing...

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2024 Fundraising Ballet Gala | 7th September 7:30pm

General News – Monday, August 7th, 2023

Etude à la Ballet Russe Moderne | by Ruth Gordon-Jaeggi

7 September 2024 7:30pm

Doors 7pm

We are excited to host our 2024 annual fundraising Ballet Gala, Etude à la Ballet Russe Moderne, organised by Ruth Gordon-Jaeggi.

Each year, retired Swiss dancer and choreographer, Gordon-Jaeggi, puts...

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Open Now! Genesis: A Breathtaking Spectacle of Light and Colour in London

Arts and Culture – Friday, July 28th, 2023

Open Now! Genesis: A Breathtaking Spectacle of Light and Colour in London

“Beyond a captivating show about the origins of the world, Genesis is above all a display of technological innovation in the stunning Swiss Church in London. Immerse yourself in a dazzling 30-minute visual and sound...

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Swiss National Day London 23 July- In Richmond

Arts and Culture, General News – Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

 

We remind you all that Swiss National Day London is today , Sunday 23 July 2023 at the the German School in Richmond.

We wish everyone in the Swiss Community in London and across the United Kingdom a very Happy Swiss National Day UK. For those of you who have been  lucky enough to get hold...

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Swiss National Day London 2024 | Thursday 1st August 2 – 9pm

General News – Saturday, July 15th, 2023

 

Swiss National Day London 2024 | Thursday 1 August 2 – 9pm

Join us for an evening of Swiss culture, mouth-watering national food, local goodies to purchase and glorious raffle prizes at the heart of London’s West End.

Our guest of honour is H.E. Markus Leitner Ambassador of Switzerland to...

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Upcoming Church Services

General News – Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

Sunday, 7 July, 11am: Farewell service for Reverend Carla Maurer

Sunday, 21 July, 11am: Church service with confirmation

August: Summer break

Sunday, 12 September, 11am: Communion service with Niccolo Aliano

Sunday, 15 September, 11am: Federal Penance Day with Reverend Manuel Zimmermann...

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We’re Hiring! Fundraising and Development Manager

General News – Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

Fundraising and Development Manager 

The Swiss Church in London has served as an anchor for the Swiss community in London and across the UK for over 250 years. The church provides regular ecumenical religious services and outreach programs for the vulnerable. Additionally, it offers community...

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Upcoming Concert | Mozart Coronation Mass | 12th June, 7:30pm

Arts and Culture, General News – Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Upcoming Concert | Mozart Coronation Mass | 12th June 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Southwark Chamber Choir perfom their first concert since May 2023. Join us for an evening of choral music at The Swiss Church in London, including Mozart’s Coronation Mass.

The concert includes music by Giovanni Pierluigi da...

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AGM 29th September 2024 | 12:30pm

General News – Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

Dear Members,
We apologise for postponing our scheduled AGM on the 7th of July 2024. The AGM’s new date will be Sunday 29th September 2024, at 12:30 pm.
We will send the invitations and documents in August and you can also find them on our Downloads section.
The Consistoire sends their best...
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Harmonious Echoes: An Enchanting Evening of Chinese Music

Arts and Culture – Saturday, April 29th, 2023

Harmonious Echoes: An Enchanting Evening of Chinese Music | 29th April 2023 

Press Release

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Sound Workshops with Artist in Residence Aliaskar Abarkas | 1 July, 6:30pm

Arts and Culture – Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

From Autumn 2023 – Summer 2024, we are announcing a new opportunity for sound artists by providing a part-time studio space for two practitioners and collectives to rehearse, experiment with the acoustics of the building and engage with local communities.

Our 2023 – 2024 residents invite...

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Upcoming Exhibition: Ruby Wroe “no time for business as usual” | 11th – 14th April

Arts and Culture – Monday, April 3rd, 2023

 

Upcoming Exhibition: Ruby Wroe | “no time for business as usual” 

11th – 14th April 2024

Celebratory reception | Friday 12th April 6 – 8pm

Thursday – Saturday: 12pm – 6pm

Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

 

We are excited to announce “no time for business as usual”, the first solo exhibition and new...

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Goldsmith’s Design Department Evening Film Screening | 14th March 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Arts and Culture – Saturday, April 1st, 2023

14th March 2024 | Evening Film Screening by Goldsmith’s MA Design Expanded Practice (7:30pm – 10:30pm)

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Goldsmith’s University, we are excited to host a series of film screenings by students from the Communication and Experience Studio on MA Design...

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Sunday Service 16 July 11:00am – Now Cancelled

Sunday Sermons – Friday, March 31st, 2023

The Sunday Service that was due to be held on 16 July, has been cancelled. Please make a note in your diaries.

We know that some members of our congregation, and friends and visitors will be very disappointed. However, a number of unforeseen circumstances lead us to take this decision.

As...

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Sunday Service – 28th May, 11am

Sunday Sermons – Thursday, March 30th, 2023
Sunday Service – 28th May, 11am with interim Minister Harry Ching.
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Easter Sunday service | 31 March 11am

Sunday Sermons – Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Everyone is welcome to join us for Easter Sunday service at 11am.

The service will be led by Reverend Carla Maurer; Music Peter Yardley-Jones and Yang Ooi

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Palm Sunday Service – 2nd April, 11am

Sunday Sermons – Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Palm Sunday, 2nd April 11am
The musical setting today is Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo, Mass No. 7 in Bb Major by Franz Joseph Haydn
Led by Rev Harry Ching
Director of Music: Peter Yardley-Jones
Choir: High Holborn Chamber Choir
Choir Director: Emma Warren
All welcome!
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Applications open: Artist Residency 2024

Arts and Culture – Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

Applications to our 2024 Artist Residency are now open!

Artists, art collectives, arts organisations or curators from all artistic disciplines based in the UK are welcome to apply.

The three-month residency includes 24 hour access to a studio space at the church, a £1500 stipend and a...

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Upcoming Film Screening: UNEARTHED by Goldsmith’s Design & Fine Art Departments – 31st March, 7:30pm

Arts and Culture – Monday, February 6th, 2023

Evening Film Screening by Goldsmith’s Design Department

31st March 2023 | 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Physical Editing presents:  

UNEARTHED

A series of films and excavated artifacts produced through methods of acting and recovery, highlighting moments of learning ‘real-time’ through a selection...

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Evening Film Screening: ‘PHYSICAL EDITING’ by Goldsmith’s Design Department – 31st March 2023 (time TBC)

Arts and Culture – Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Join Final Year Goldsmith’s Design Department students for ‘PHYSICAL EDITING’. The evening (time TBC) film screening looks at the production and conceptual spaces of cinema as vehicles for exploring the intersections of objects, space, digital media, film, performance and comics as means to...

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