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Sermons by Rev Carla Maurer

2019 Sermons

Bible – The Greatest Hits, sermon series:

19 May Tamar, the young widow_Genesis 38

5 May The Good Samaritan_Luke 10_online

7 April David and Goliath_1 Samuel 17

17 March The tower of Babel_Genesis 11

3 March The Feeding of the 5000_Matthew 14

17 February The Crossing of the Red Sea_Exodus 14

3 February The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 4

20 January The Creation of the World, Genesis 1 and 2

2018 Sermons

Paul the Apostle, sermon series:

6 May Paul the Apostle – An ambitious man. His conversion and upbringing

2017 Sermons

12 November,Kilchberg, ZH Sind wir (gut) genug?

17 September Recognise your gifts and use them

2 July “I have not come to bring peace…”

21 May Vadian, Gallus &co.

2 April Christian faith is foolish

19 March Freedom and persecution

5 March Everything has its price!

22 January David defeats Goliath

2016 Sermons

4 December What is Christian about Christmas

16 October So en Habakkuk!

18 September Sermon 18 Sept 2016

17 July Water – Source of all life

19 June  The Long Way to Justice

27 March  Easter Sermon: A Message of Strength

 

AGM 2019 Documents

AGM 2019 – Trustees Report and Financial Statement 2018

AGM 2018 Documents

AGM 2018 – Agenda

AGM 2018 – Notice

AGM 2018 – Trustees Report and Financial Statements 2017

AGM 2017 Documents

AGM 2017 – Agenda

AGM 2017 – Notice Letter

AGM 2017 – Trustees Report and Financial Statements 2016

AGM 2017 – Minutes 2016 for approval

AGM 2017 – Donation Letter

Gift Aid Declaration

AGM 2017 – Proxy form

AGM 2016 Documents

AGM 2016 – Agenda

AGM 2016 – Approved Minutes AGM 2015

AGM 2016 – Notice

AGM 2016 – Proxy Vote Form

AGM 2016 – Trustees Report and Financial Statements 2015

 

Publications

The Times_Reformation article by Ian Bradley_February 2017

Newsletter St.Gallen Tablat_Dezember 2016 (Seite 9-10)

Artikel Sempacher Woche

Doppelpunkt 19.05.2016

Bref 15.01.2016

 

Radio

Elections britanniques: édition spéciale de Forum

 

Floor Plans

Main Hall and Gallery

 

Previous Art Press Releases

‘Crystalline Vitrine’ by Richard Muller, March 2016

‘Endell Street’ by Andrea Gohl, November 2015

Job Application Specifications

Office and Letting Administrator at Swiss Church London_Job advert_extended deadline

 


SEE ALL EVENTS
December 1Dec 1
8.15pm
Rebecca Birch: The Yellowing, Part 2 (Bell Mouth)

The Yellowing, Part 2 (Bell Mouth) is a new audio-visual performance, that brings the architecture and history of the Swiss Church into dialogue with the current life of a bell mouth intersection on the A583 in Lancashire. This bell mouth, as the gateway to a fracking site has, over the past two years, become inhabited as a place of resistance, reflection and togetherness.

The performance takes as its starting point the history of female social support work at the Swiss Church. It connects this to the activities in the bell mouth on Preston New Road, Lancashire, where the local community, particularly many older women, have held vigil since work on the site commenced in January 2017. During these two years, the site has played host to silent contemplation, knitting circles, speeches and song and dance, against a backdrop of frequently violent intervention from the police and security staff. For many of these women, these activities are their first active political engagements, made later in life, and challenging their existing belief systems.

Akin to a narrated live film, the performance will extend methods used in Birch’s previous performances—video, projections and live narration—to gradually transform the architecture of the Church through images, sound and objects. Refreshments will be served in the foyer throughout the evening.


The Yellowing, Part 2 (Bell Mouth) is a chapter in Birch's wider project, The Yellowing, which connects women’s histories, landscapes and sub-surface geologies. The Yellowing, Part 1was shown in May 2018 at The Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool, as part of Fig-Futures. The project also includes a forthcoming feature-length film, Undermine, that follows the daily lives of the community of women affected by fracking in Lancashire, investigating the psychological implications of being undermined, environmentally, democratically and emotionally. 

The Yellowing, Part 1 was commissioned by Fig-Futures, and supported by Art Fund, Arts Council England and Outset. The sister feature film currently in development, Undermine,has been supported by Arts Council England, FLAMIN (New Approaches) and Lancaster Arts. 

Rebecca Birch has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally. Her solo exhibitions include; Lichen hunting on the west coast, Fig-2 at ICA London, and the days run away, commissioned by Camden Arts Centre and Whitescreenat The Agency Gallery. Her group exhibitions include, Matt’s Galleryat Black Rock, Test Run at Modern Art Oxford, Multiplexing at LUX & PeckhamPlex, London. She is the recipient of a number of residencies and awards including, CCA Creative Lab Residency, Glasgow and LUX Associate Artists Programme. 

The Yellowing, Part 2: Bell Mouthis part of Being and Appearing, a programme of contemporary art curated for the Swiss Church in London by Kirsty White - beingandappearing.org.uk.


Kindly supported by The Swiss Church in London, Arts Council England and The Elephant Trust.  

Performances will take place every hour. Admission free but please book if you would like to guarantee entry for a particular time slot


 

 

 

 

December 2Dec 2
11.00am
2 December 2018 Sunday Service with Communion

The Service which includes communion, will be  led by Reverend Meret Engel, sabattical Minister from Romanshorn-Salmsach, Switzerland.  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.

December 3Dec 3
7.00pm
St George’s School, Windsor Castle - Christmas Concert

St George's School, Windsor Castle - Christmas Concert. Further details to be published soon.

December 4Dec 4
8.00am
Breakfast On the Steps (BoS)

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.

December 9Dec 9
2.00pm
Family Christmas with Samichlauss

An afternoon for all generations full of surprises! 

2-5:30pm: Children can craft their own Christmas presents, hear the Christmas story (in English, French and Swiss-German), sing hymns in Swiss and British tradition and carve their own Räbeliecht (turnip lantern) 

4pm: Samichlaus (Father Christmas) and will make a visit. He might even have little presents for the younger ones among the visitors and listen to their Sprüchli. Please sign up with josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk by 30 November. (Parents: send Josh a little list about the nice and the naughty things your child has done and that the Samichlaus should know about!)

5:30pm: Räbeliechtliumzug (turnip parade) through Covent Garden 

Hot drinks and snacks will be provided. 

The event is free - donations are much appreciated.

December 11Dec 11
8.00am
Breakfast On the Steps (BoS)

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.

December 16Dec 16
5.00pm
Christmas Carol Concert

One of the highlights of our Church year. Come and join the Swiss community and friends, at our traditional Christmas Carol service. With English, German and French carols and Advent hymns performed by the choral group Icosa. 

After the service, mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Come and join us for this wonderful evening!

This event is very popular and access is strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Please turn up early to avoid disappointment as ticketing is not taking place this year. 

Admission free. Retiring collection. 

December 18Dec 18
8.00am
Breakfast On the Steps (BoS)

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.

January 8Jan 8
8.00am
Breakfast On the Steps (BoS)

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.

January 29Jan 29
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


February 2Feb 2
5.00pm
Organ Recital :: Anthony Hammond

Dr. Anthony Hammond is a critically acclaimed English concert organist, composer and musicologist. His principal organ studies were with Roger Fisher and David Briggs in England, and with Dr. Naji Hakim in Paris. As a performing and recording artist in Europe and the USA he is known particularly for his specialism in French Romantic and 20th century organ music, and as an improviser. He made his American solo debut in San Francisco in 2009 and enjoys a busy performing career in prestigious venues on both sides of the Atlantic. He has recorded a number of CDs both in England and France for English, German and American labels (Priory, Ifo Classics, Raven), has broadcast on radio in the USA and for the BBC, and is in increasing demand for his improvised accompaniments in concert to classic silent movies.

His church career has included appointments at Chester Cathedral, the church of St. Mary Redcliffe in Bristol, Bristol Cathedral, and Cirencester Parish Church where, in addition to his work as Director of Music and Organist, he is also the founder and artistic director of the Cirencester International Organ Festiva

February 3Feb 3
11.00am
Sunday service with communion

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

February 5Feb 5
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


February 12Feb 12
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


February 13Feb 13
11.30am
Visit to the British Museum

Join us for the current exhibition at the British Museum exploring the Assyrian empire and its powerful emperor Ashurbanipal. The history of the Assyrians is closely linked to the history of the kingdom of Israel that is at the centre of the Old Testament. By learning more about the Assyrians we will understand the context of the Old Testament better and gain deeper understanding for some of the biblical texts too.

From the webpage of the British Museum:

“King Ashurbanipal of Assyria (r. 669-c. 631 BC) was the most powerful man on earth. He described himself in inscriptions as ‘king of the world’, and his reign from the city of Nineveh (now in northern Iraq) marked the high point of the Assyrian empire, which stretched from the shores of the eastern Mediterranean to the mountains if western Iran.”

Please sign up by the 2nd of February to be included in the group ticket by emailing Carla (carla.maurer@swisschurchlondon.org.uk). You can also decide to join at a later stage, but you would then have to buy your own ticket at the British Museum.

Meeting point: Wednesday, 13 February, 11:30am in the main entrance hall (allow enough time to go through the security gates).

February 19Feb 19
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


February 26Feb 26
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


March 3Mar 3
11.00am
Sunday service with communion

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

March 5Mar 5
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


March 5Mar 5
7.00pm
Goldsmiths' Annual Exhibition 2019 Week -at Swiss Church in London

The Table was developed by Mariana Lemos in collaboration with artists Laura Mallows, Hannah Wilson, Rosa Johan Uddoh, Emily Perry and Munesu Mukombe

The opening night of the Annual Goldsmiths' Exhibition at The Swiss Church London takes place on Tuesday 5th March from 7pm to 10.00pm

From Wednesday 6th March to Friday 8th March the exhibition will be open from 11:00 to 18:00 each day. There will also be a programme of events each day.

More details of the programme each day visit the dedicated website-   https://www.thetableexhibition.com


"The table carries a variety of difering assocations. It evokes images of domestic intimacy, as well as ideas about horizontality and democracy. By default, however it also represents methods of hierarchisation and exclusion. Who gets aseat at the table? Containing the potential to facilitate spaces of equality as well as of discrimination, the table simultaneously embodies mechanisms of bothe inclusion and exclusion. 

" A large wooden table is at the centre of the exhibition. It lays the foundations for realising and displaying the project:artworks, performances, video screenings and workshops aim at working through these dichotomies in our everyday lives"


March 6Mar 6
11.00am
Goldsmiths' Annual Exhibition 2019 Week -at Swiss Church in London

The Table was developed by Mariana Lemos in collaboration with artists Laura Mallows, Hannah Wilson, Rosa Johan Uddoh, Emily Perry and Munesu Mukombe

The opening night of the Annual Goldsmiths' Exhibition at The Swiss Church London takes place on Tuesday 5th March from 7pm to 10.00pm

From Wednesday 6th March to Friday 8th March the exhibition will be open from 11:00 to 18:00 each day. There will also be a programme of events each day.

More details of the programme each day visit the dedicated website-   https://www.thetableexhibition.com


"The table carries a variety of difering assocations. It evokes images of domestic intimacy, as well as ideas about horizontality and democracy. By default, however it also represents methods of hierarchisation and exclusion. Who gets aseat at the table? Containing the potential to facilitate spaces of equality as well as of discrimination, the table simultaneously embodies mechanisms of bothe inclusion and exclusion. 

" A large wooden table is at the centre of the exhibition. It lays the foundations for realising and displaying the project:artworks, performances, video screenings and workshops aim at working through these dichotomies in our everyday lives"


March 7Mar 7
11.00am
Goldsmiths' Annual Exhibition 2019 Week -at Swiss Church in London

The Table was developed by Mariana Lemos in collaboration with artists Laura Mallows, Hannah Wilson, Rosa Johan Uddoh, Emily Perry and Munesu Mukombe

The opening night of the Annual Goldsmiths' Exhibition at The Swiss Church London takes place on Tuesday 5th March from 7pm to 10.00pm

From Wednesday 6th March to Friday 8th March the exhibition will be open from 11:00 to 18:00 each day. There will also be a programme of events each day.

More details of the programme each day visit the dedicated website-   https://www.thetableexhibition.com


"The table carries a variety of difering assocations. It evokes images of domestic intimacy, as well as ideas about horizontality and democracy. By default, however it also represents methods of hierarchisation and exclusion. Who gets aseat at the table? Containing the potential to facilitate spaces of equality as well as of discrimination, the table simultaneously embodies mechanisms of bothe inclusion and exclusion. 

" A large wooden table is at the centre of the exhibition. It lays the foundations for realising and displaying the project:artworks, performances, video screenings and workshops aim at working through these dichotomies in our everyday lives"


March 8Mar 8
11.00am
Goldsmiths' Annual Exhibition 2019 Week -at Swiss Church in London

The Table was developed by Mariana Lemos in collaboration with artists Laura Mallows, Hannah Wilson, Rosa Johan Uddoh, Emily Perry and Munesu Mukombe

The opening night of the Annual Goldsmiths' Exhibition at The Swiss Church London takes place on Tuesday 5th March from 7pm to 10.00pm

From Wednesday 6th March to Friday 8th March the exhibition will be open from 11:00 to 18:00 each day. There will also be a programme of events each day.

More details of the programme each day visit the dedicated website-   https://www.thetableexhibition.com


"The table carries a variety of difering assocations. It evokes images of domestic intimacy, as well as ideas about horizontality and democracy. By default, however it also represents methods of hierarchisation and exclusion. Who gets aseat at the table? Containing the potential to facilitate spaces of equality as well as of discrimination, the table simultaneously embodies mechanisms of bothe inclusion and exclusion. 

" A large wooden table is at the centre of the exhibition. It lays the foundations for realising and displaying the project:artworks, performances, video screenings and workshops aim at working through these dichotomies in our everyday lives"


March 9Mar 9
11.00am
Goldsmiths' Annual Exhibition 2019 Week -at Swiss Church in London

The Table was developed by Mariana Lemos in collaboration with artists Laura Mallows, Hannah Wilson, Rosa Johan Uddoh, Emily Perry and Munesu Mukombe

The opening night of the Annual Goldsmiths' Exhibition at The Swiss Church London takes place on Tuesday 5th March from 7pm to 10.00pm

From Wednesday 6th March to Friday 8th March the exhibition will be open from 11:00 to 18:00 each day. There will also be a programme of events each day.

More details of the programme each day visit the dedicated website-   https://www.thetableexhibition.com


"The table carries a variety of difering assocations. It evokes images of domestic intimacy, as well as ideas about horizontality and democracy. By default, however it also represents methods of hierarchisation and exclusion. Who gets aseat at the table? Containing the potential to facilitate spaces of equality as well as of discrimination, the table simultaneously embodies mechanisms of bothe inclusion and exclusion. 

" A large wooden table is at the centre of the exhibition. It lays the foundations for realising and displaying the project:artworks, performances, video screenings and workshops aim at working through these dichotomies in our everyday lives"


March 12Mar 12
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


March 17Mar 17
11.00am
Sunday service

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

March 19Mar 19
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


March 24Mar 24
8.00pm
United Strings of Europe- London Debut & Swiss Premiere

For all music lovers. Not to be missed. Make a space in your diary now.

24 March 2019 at 8 PM
The Swiss Church, London
79 Endell St, London WC2H 9DY

Tickets must be obtained via the weblink below.

Tickets £15 (£12 concessions) available at https://orientandoccident.eventbrite.com


The performance is supported by Arts Council England and The Swiss Church, London

For the second instalment of the NEW HORIZONS International Artist Series, the United Strings of Europe will be joined by celebrated violinist Itamar Zorman in a programme that includes the UK Premiere of Swiss/El Salvadoran composer Arturo Corrales’ ‘Señores les voy a contar…’.
The performance at will also feature United Strings of Europe Principal Conductor Franck Fontcouberte.

PART Orient and Occident
HARTMANN Concert Funèbre
CORRALES Señores les voy a contar
SHOSTAKOVICH Chamber Symphony Op. 110

Itamar Zorman, violin

The recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and a Borletti-Buitoni Trust award, joint winner of the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Itamar Zorman has appeared with, among others, the American Symphony Orchestra in Carnegie Hall, Het Gelders Orkest in the Concertgebouw, the Tokyo Symphony in Suntory Hall, as well as the Jerusalem Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, Haifa Symphony, Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra, Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester, Philharmonie Baden Baden, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and Russian State Symphony Orchestra. His performance with the United Strings of Europe will mark his London debut.

Franck Fontcouberte, conductor

Formerly an orchestral percussionist, Franck Fontcouberte forged his craft with David Robertson, Zoltan Pesko, Armin Jordan and Pierre Boulez. Professor of Orchestral Conducting at the Conservatoire for the Region of Montpellier, Franck is Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of Orchestre ‘Contrepoint’, Director of the Chorale de Sète and Artistic Director of the festival ‘MusicaSète’. He has been invited to conduct in Belgrade, Kotor, London, Rome, Florence, Athens, Istanbul, Barcelona, Valencia, Salzburg, Riga, Prague, Szombathely, Durban and Johannesburg. He has recorded a number of CDs and DVDs, including Liszt’s Coronation Mass, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 and Great Mass in C Minor, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and Bartok’s The Miraculous Mandarin.

Arturo Corrales, composer

Born in El Salvador but established in Switzerland, Arturo Corrales pursued composition studies in Geneva and Lugano with Eric Gaudibert, Nicolas Bolens, Michael Jarrell, Nadir Vassena; electroacoustics with Rainer Boesch, Luis Naón, Eric Daubresse; and orchestral conducting with Giorgio Bernasconi. Winner of the Edmund Pendleton Prize in 2004, co-founder of the Ensemble Vortex in Geneva, Corrales has a Masters in Musicology from Paris VIII Univeristy where he studied with the composer Horacio Vaggione.

Imbued with a resolutely experimental approach, his creative work is often inspired by ethnic and popular sources. Constantly attentive to the formal coherence of his works and to the control of their projection in space and time, he wants to facilitate the expression and perception of a “liveable and human” music.

Alongside his activities as a composer, performer and conductor, Arturo Corrales teaches the guitar and is a professor of composition and analysis at the Conservatoire Populaire in Geneva; he was recently awarded a Doctorate in Musicology from the University of Geneva, with a very honorable mention and unanimous praise from the jury.

April 2Apr 2
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


April 7Apr 7
11.00am
Sunday service with communion

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

April 9Apr 9
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


April 13Apr 13
11.00am
Baptism service

Upon request from our members and friends of the Swiss Church we decided to hold a baptism service on a Saturday which will make it easier for family and friends from Switzerland and other parts of the world to participate.


If you would like to be baptised or bring your children to be baptised, please get in touch with Carla (carla.maurer@swisschurchlondon.org.uk). Everyone is invited to this intergenerational service – it would be lovely to see many of you there!

April 16Apr 16
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


April 21Apr 21
11.00am
Sunday service

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

April 23Apr 23
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


April 30Apr 30
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


May 5May 5
11.00am
Sunday service with communion

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

May 7May 7
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps on 7 May 2019 -CANCELLED

Due to unforseen circumstances  The Swiss Church in London has had to cancel the weekly Breakfast on the Steps that was due to be held on Tuesday 7 May.

We are sorry to let down all our regular guests.  We also sorry for the extremely short notice given of the cancellation.

We aim to be able to resume our normal weekly breakfasts on Tuesday 14 May

May 12May 12
7.30pm
Alberto Giurioli-Piano Concert at Swiss Church in London

 Tickets for this event must be booked via the following Eventbrite link only. Click here

Alberto Giurioli's music is inspired by the music of Ludovico Einaudi, film music composer Hans Zimmer and many other musicians and  different genres. 


 His compositions have been streamed  over 3 million times on Spotify. His work Tutto è bellissimo reached number three in  the Classical iTunes Charts in the UK and Spain


After his latest single Nightfall premiered on Classic FM, he recorded a piano solo session of his  pieces Following Yourself , Tutto è bellissimo and Nightfall at BBC Maida Vale Studios MV4 for  theJanice Long Show. His music haas been viewed 500.000  times on YouTube.



May 14May 14
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


May 16May 16
7.00pm
Gondwana Choirs 30th Anniversary - Gondwana Voices Children's Choir

The Godwana Choir, Australia  are super excited to be holding a birthday party concert at the Swiss Church in London to celebrate 30 years of the Sydney children’s Choir and Gondwana Choirs.

They write:

"We hope to bring together our many alumni choristers and friends living in the UK and Europe, for a fabulous night of song and celebration as we celebrate this milestone birthday.

Please join us for a stunning performance by Gondwana Voices and conductor Lyn Williams, as well as solo performances by alumni choristers Lotte Betts-Dean, Oliver Boyd, Lauren Easton and Alex Oomens.

There will also be the opportunity for alumni choristers to join in and sing Voices of Gondwana should they wish. All this singing is to be followed by drinks, canapes, love, laughter and much frivolity as we celebrate 30 years of incredible music making and the inspirational leadership of Lyn Williams!

We hope to see you there"

This is a free event but please click the link here to reserve your free tickets.



May 19May 19
11.00am
Sunday service

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

May 21May 21
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


May 28May 28
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


May 28May 28
7.30pm
Concert at St John's Smith Square

The Swiss Church in London is delighted to draw your attention to the following concert by talented British-Swiss artists Frederic Bager and Olivia Doutney.

Yearning for Freedom by The Swiss Philharmonic Academy
Frederic Bager- Piano; Olivia Doutney Soprano ; Martin Studer Conductor

Tickets are available directly from St Johns Smith Square.Click here.

Performance
Sibelius -Finlandia Op. 26
Brahms -Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor Op. 15
Haydn- Concerto-Aria ‘Scena die Berenice’
Elgar-Enigma Variations Op. 36

The Swiss Philharmonic Academy (PHIL-A) brings together members of the New Zurich Orchestra and the Alumni & Symphony Orchestra of the University of Berne.  This is their  their performance debut in London.

Works by four composers, masters of the classical and romantic periods, make up their programme. The monumental opening by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius is followed by the symphonic Piano Concerto No. 1 by Johannes Brahms. The second half opens with a Concert Aria by the classical genius and celebrated London visitor Joseph Haydn. The programme concludes with the Enigma Variations by Sir Edward Elgar, an intimate portrait of his friends, shrouded in mystery and nostalgia.

The PHIL-A is delighted to perform with two outstanding young British-Swiss soloists: pianist Frederic Bager, graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London and soprano Olivia Doutney, who is currently pursuing advanced studies in Berne, Switzerland.

June 2Jun 2
11.00am
Sunday service with communion

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

June 4Jun 4
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


June 11Jun 11
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


June 16Jun 16
11.00am
Sunday service

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

June 16Jun 16
12.15pm
Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of The Swiss Church in London will take place on Sunday 16 June 2019  at the Church at 12.15pm. The AGM will follow the Church Service.

All Members and Friends of the Church are invited to attend.

Refreshments will be served after the service.

The agenda, together with financial extracts from the Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 have already been sent by post to all Members of The Swiss Church in London.

The Minutes of the 2018 AGM will be tabled at the Meeting.

The full Trustees’ Report for 2018 and all other AGM documents can be viewed on our website by clicking here

If you wish to vote by proxy please request a form from the Church office, or download it by clicking on the above-mentioned link.

Yvon Tse

Company  Secretary, The Swiss Church in London


June 18Jun 18
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


June 25Jun 25
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


July 2Jul 2
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


July 7Jul 7
11.00am
Sunday service with communion

Our Sunday services are held at the Swiss Church in 79 Endell Street every first and third Sunday of the month. The first Sunday is with communion. Everyone is invited to join. 

The sermons are in English, the hymns and the liturgy are also in German and French. 

A meal or light refreshments are served after the service. 

The Swiss Church in London is rooted in the Reformed tradition but people from all denominations, faith groups (and none) are welcome.

July 9Jul 9
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


July 16Jul 16
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


July 23Jul 23
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


July 24Jul 24
7.00pm
Blue Music and Photography

“Blue is the typical heavenly colour. The ultimate feeling it creates is one of rest. When it sinks to almost black, it echos grief that is hardly human.”

- Wassily Kandinsky - 


BLUE is a sensorial project born from the meeting between the sincere and introspective sounds of the young pianist-singer Angela Tursi and the intimate conceptual photography of Marina Chichi. The springboard for the two artists in this collaboration is the theory embodied in the 1910 “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” by the Russian painter W. Kandinsky, where he explores the bond between colours and music and the concept of synesthesia. 

BLUE was born from the interaction between “Blue Paintings” a collection of musical pieces for piano and voice composed by Angela about the spiritual concept of the blue colour and Marina’s visual intimistic photography through cyanotype, a photographic technique used to create chromatic gradations of blue colour. The concept of the project is based on the union between two sensorial languages, and the exchange between music and photography linked with painting. A confluence coming up from the “inner need” as defined by Kandinsky, the manifestation of human existence to the world by the artist.

The event will start with the concert by Angela, alternating with the recitation of quotes from Kandinsky’s book “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” by the actress Izabela Karamon and it will be followed by a photography exhibition by Marina. In the end, there will be a small buffet for drinks and finger food in sponsorship with Italian food and coffee, Nuvola.

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Click here to book tickets

Doors open at 7:00pm, Start at 7:30pm.

Refreshments will be available in the end of the event.

Few tickets also available on the door.

Please be aware tickets on the door will be slightly more (general tickets £15).

If you have any accessibility requirements please email to marina.chichi11@gmail.com

or angelatursi0@gmail.com.

July 30Jul 30
8.00am
Breakfast on the Steps

Breakfast on the Steps is an important part of the week at the Swiss Church. It is a time when we serve our community and welcome people into the church by serving food and offering fellowship. We make an effort to be present and spend time with the people who come along. It is always a joy to see the variety of people who come to join our community activities. 

We gratefully accept donations of winter footwear and warm clothing, to pass onto our guests when they need them. 

If you would like to volunteer, we would love that!

Get in touch with Josh: josh.kelly@swisschurchlondon.org.uk


August 10Aug 10
5.00pm
David von Behren :: Organ Recital

Sonata No. 3 in A major……………………...……………………………..……… Felix Mendelssohn

Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068…………………...……….……………………………….J.S. Bach

Variations on Old Hundredth……………………………………………………………. Denis Bédard

Trio Sonata No. 6, BWV 530……………………………………………………………...........J.S. Bach

“Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe” from Cantata BWV 156…………………………...........J.S. Bach

Fugue in C minor, BWV 582………………….….………………………………………….… J.S. Bach

Sinfonia from Cantata, BWV 29………………………………………....................................J.S. Bach

Read more about David here: https://www.davidvonbehren.com/bio

August 27Aug 27
10.00am
London City Pilgrimage

Perhaps we associate pilgrimage rather with rural areas than with a metropolis, and yet to discover a city from a pilgrim’s perspective has its very own charm. In collaboration with Reverend Michael Schaar from the pilgrimage centre in Zurich, we invite you to put on your hiking shoes and to join us on this spiritual journey. A group from Zurich will travel to London to get to experience our city in a new light. It would be wonderful if some members of the Swiss Church and the Swiss community in London would join the group to build new friendships and tell our visitors more about life in London.


Programme


Tuesday, 27 August:

From Limehouse to Angel along Regent’s Canal. Visit of St Paul Old Ford Church, Victoria Park and St James Church.


Wednesday, 28 August:

Parkland Walk from Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace. Visit of Highgate Cemetery.


Thursday, 29 August:

Meeting at the Swiss Church in London (morning). Street pilgrimage in Central London or free time (afternoon).


Friday, 30 August:

Along the Thames from Shepperton to Hampton Court (Weybridge Ferry route).



Members and friends of the Swiss Church can participate in the whole programme or join in for individual days. We ask for a donation of £10 per day. Bring your own lunch. Evening meal in a restaurant (optional).


To sign up please contact Carla (carla.maurer@swisschurchlondon.org.uk) by 15 July. We are also looking for volunteers to welcome the group at the Swiss Church on Thursday, 29 August.

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Events
Wed, 12th June 2019
Blue - A Music and Photography Performance- 24 June
Monday 24 June at Swiss Church in London. Doors open 7.00pm . Performance begins 7.30pm “Blue is the typical heavenly colour. The ultimate feeling it creates is one of rest. When it sinks to almost black, it...
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Mon, 3rd June 2019
Sunday Service 16 June 2019 at 11:00am -Zacchaeus the tax collector
Come and join us on Sunday 16 June at 11:00 am for our Sunday Service. It will be led  by our Minister Reverend Carla Maurer.  Her Sermon will take the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector, and his desire to...
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Fri, 31st May 2019
Swiss Church London Annual General Meeting -Sunday 16 June 2019
The Annual General Meeting of The Swiss Church in London will take place on Sunday 16 June 2019  at the Church at 12.15pm. The AGM will follow the Church Service. All Members and Friends of the Church are...
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