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ICS is an international
Church of England mission agency: we
make known the good news of Jesus Christ to people who speak English,
who find themselves living, studying, working or holidaying away from
home in countries where English is not the main language. In
continental Europe ICS's ministry also touches the lives of increasing
numbers of Europeans who speak English. We are also an Anglican
patronage society, recruiting ministers to serve in many of the international
Anglican churches we partner, and whose buildings we often own. We work
mainly in continental Europe and around the Mediterranean and are funded
entirely by donations from individuals, churches and trusts that share
our aims. Information
about projects we support, papers and mission-related topics can be found
at here.
If you have any questions or for information about local
supporters/prayer meetings call the ICS office, or if you would like
someone to speak at your church or group about ICS why not invite your
area representative? Click on Contacting ICS for details.
Looking for a church service whilst on holiday?
Let us help you find one. First check our Find a church pages
which list permanent Anglican churches linked to ICS where you will
find a warm welcome. Secondly for a list of ICS church services for
tourists in popular European resorts in summer 2010 click here
Finally, you can order our unique Directory on line or by calling us -
click on the advert to the left for more information. Wherever you go,
we hope that you will journey safely, and come back not only physically
refreshed but also spirtually, and that through attending a church
service whilst on holiday that you will be encouraged.
One year internships
Are
you interested in working at Holy Trinity Brussels, ministering at the
heart of the European Union? For details of an exciting
opportunity to both gain experience of and serve in Christian ministry
at a thriving international Anglican church go to Working with ICS.
Photos:
David Healey ARPS and R Coundereau/Rotten Verlag
St.
Peter's, Zermatt: 140th anniversary services on 14 June (UK)
and 11 July (Zermatt) 2010 and Anniversary Appeal
Since
29 June 1870, ICS has welcomed visitors and worshippers to this
chapel high in the Swiss Alps. Nicknamed 'The English Church'
and 'The parish church of the Alpine Club', countless people
(climbers, skiers, those touring, snowboarders, walkers, and
local people - to name but a few) have enjoyed its peace and
tranquillity, worshipped God and found faith in Christ or been
encouraged through the ministry of its volunteer chaplains (each
summer and winter). ICS built, owns, maintains and staffs St.
Peter's. To mark 140 years of public ministry you are warmly
invited to join us at one or both thanksgiving
services: click here
or call us for a Zermatt 140th brochure (which contains details
of the services, a brief history and information about Anniversary
Appeal. The 140th anniversary appeal has been launched to help
us maintain and improve this historic mountain chapel and strengthen
its mission and ministry for future generations: you may also
donate on line. To order
a copy of the official history, A Church in the Alps, see publications.
Call
the ICS office on 01926 - 430 347 (international: +44 1926 -
430 347).
For 140 Anniversary press releases and images of St. Peter's
go to
http://www.ics-uk.org/churches/Switzerland_Zermatt.shtml
Events
If you are not on our mailing
list but would like to come to one of our supporters events
(listed below) please e-mail or call us.
2010
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Monday 14 June saw over 100 attend ICS's AGM and
the UK Thanksgiving Service for 140 years of ministry at St. Peter's
Zermatt. Click for a copy of the sermon preached by Alan Strange. |
Saturday 26 June
7.30 pm, ICS buffet supper at St James' Church, Chase Cross Road,
Collier Row, Romford RM5 3YH with guest speaker Martin
Reakes-Williams (ICS-supported chaplain in Leipzig, Germany). There
will be a small charge for the buffet supper. Contact Angela Marshall
if you would like to attend on 01708 - 746 614.
Monday 28 June - Friday 2 July: ICS Chaplains and Families'
Conference. Venue: Asburnham, East Sussex.
Tuesday 29 June: 9.45 - 2.30 pm, Supporters Day - an
opportunity to meet many of our full-time mission partners and
hear latest news. Venue: Asburnham, East Sussex. Invitations
will be included in April's ICS
News.
Saturday 10 July: 5.30 pm Talk on the history of St. Peter's Zermatt to mark the 140th anniversary. Venue: St. Peter's Church, Zermatt.
Sunday 11 July: 10 am Thanksgiving Service for 140 years
of St. Peter's Zermatt. Venue: St. Peter's Church, Zermatt.
Tuesday 10 August
Sponsored cycle ride by Clifford (chaplain in Bruges) and Isobel Owen
from John O'Groats to Land's End - some 950 miles - in aid of ICS and
two other charities: for information go to www.cyclingowens.com and to donate on line
now select 'Owens' sponsored cycle ride' from the project menu. ICS
will split donations between the three charities supported, as the printed donation form explains.
To apply
for membership call us for a membership application form (see
Contacting ICS), e-mail enquiries@ics-uk.org
to request a 'membership application form' (remembering to include
your name and postal address) or use the 2010
donation form and mail it in to ICS.
The latest ICS News and Prayer Diary
For
the latest news from ICS and inspiring articles about English-language
ministry across the world click on the link below. To subscribe to ICS
News with the Prayer Diary for a year, and help enable ICS's work, we
suggest a minimum donation of only £15 (UK) or €20/CHF30 (overseas
addresses): just click on 'make a donation'.
or download the 2010
donation form
To
view or download a PDF past issues of the news sections of ICS
News and Prayer Diary click here
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Working,
studying, living or relaxing abroad?
Apart
from finding out about our work, you can use this site to find
out about churches which minister in English, in countries where
English is not the main language.
Click on
Churches Abroad.
Buying
books online?
Use our affiliate bookshops and earn ICS commission on all your
purchases. Just click on their logo to the extreme left.
New facility for tax-deductible giving by US taxpayers
Click here
for information
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Enabling
ICS to spread the good news
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To enable our ministry click here
for our online donation facility where you can subscribe
to ICS News and Prayer Diary, give (even tax-efficiently
if a UK taxpayer), order from our range of publications,
and become a Friend of one of the historic English Churches
in Zermatt or Wengen and help us maintain these important historic
buildings and develop their outreach.
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ICS owns many important historic English-speaking churches
across Europe: we are currently working with the congregations that
use them to repair and restore churches in Chantilly,
Château
d'Oex, Rotterdam,
and Utrecht,
and with Versailles
on a major church redevelopment. Your support of these important
projects would be a great encouragement. Just send in your donation
made out to 'Intercontinental Church Society'
and include a covering note expressing the wish that ICS use your
gift for the repair and restoration or redevelopment of the church
concerned.
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You can also donate towards major building projects online:
just select for example 'Chantilly - building project' from the
drop down menu.
For information
about our work, to request donation forms, used stamp collecting envelopes,
collecting boxes for your Lent or mission appeals. details of how
your church can support us, or a copy of a DVD audio-visual presentation
(for use on PC or Mac) write to or call us at Intercontinental Church
Society, 1 Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park, Warwick CV34 6NL, United
Kingdom. Telephone: 01926 - 430 347 (from abroad +44 1926 - 430 347).
For someone to speak at your church or group about ICS click on contact
us For more information about giving or to donate by phone
(with your credit, debit or CAF card to hand) call 01926 - 438 721
(from abroad +44 1926 - 438 721) .
In case of technical
problems (i.e. facilities or links not working) with this site please
contact webmaster@ics-uk.org.
For comments about editorial and content please go to E-mail
ICS.
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