Chapel for Europe

Alpha Course at the Chapel - September 2025
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Brussels) and 2 more dates
Come and be curious. An Alpha course is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.
Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax, and get to know your group.
Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? And how does God guide us?
The last part of an Alpha course is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small group. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to.
Here you find an introduction video.
Dates: 12 Wednesdays from 19:00 to 20:30, starting on Wednesday, 24 September, and once on a Saturday, date to be confirmed.
Registration required. Limited places.
For further information or questions, please contact Fr. Bernd Guenther at: bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu

Ecumenical Prayer Lunch
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organizations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:
02.10.by: Bernd Guenther SJ, Chapel for Europe
09.10. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church
16.10. by: Sarah-Jane King, Reverend, Anglican Church St Martha and St Mary’s in Leuven
23.10. by: Florian González, Parish Pastor, Protestant Church Bxls-Botanique
30.10. by: Jaakko Heinimäki, Pastor Benelux Finnish Seamen’s Mission
06.11. by: Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church
13.11. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church
20.11. by: Sarah-Jane King from the Anglican Church St Martha and St Mary’s in Leuven
27.11. by: to be confirmed
04.12. by: Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels
11.12. by: Bernd Guenther SJ, Chapel for Europe and Little Sisters
18.12. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church

Photography exhibition: ‘the Faces behind the cases’
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Eurodiaconia invites you to the Chapel for Europe for the photography exhibition ‘the Faces behind the cases’.
The campaign ‘the Faces behind the cases’ combines evocative photographic portraits of women who have found themselves on the move – taken by Yulia Dobrynina – with first-hand narratives from the women themselves. This is a member-led campaign sharing the stories of five women navigating a completely new social and labour reality, reflecting on their daily struggles to find their way.

The event aims to platform their voices, challenge stereotypes, highlight systemic barriers, and celebrate the resilience and contributions of women on the move in our societies. Along the way, we highlight Eurodiaconia members’ work in ensuring newcomers feel welcomed and included as soon as they arrive, not only to access services, but to find space to heal, connect, and build meaningful relationships within their new communities.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Donal Brady.
The exposition will be showcased at the Chapel for Europe until November 30, 2025, during the Chapel’s opening hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 12:00 to 14:00.

Ecumenical Prayer Lunch
2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organizations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:
06.11. by: Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church
13.11. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church
20.11. by: Sarah-Jane King from the Anglican Church St Martha and St Mary’s in Leuven
27.11. by: to be confirmed
04.12. by: Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels
11.12. by: Bernd Guenther SJ, Chapel for Europe and Little Sisters
18.12. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church

Ecumenical Prayer Lunch
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organizations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:
06.11. by: Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church
13.11. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church
20.11. by: Sarah-Jane King from the Anglican Church St Martha and St Mary’s in Leuven
27.11. by: Claude Marsh, Evangelical
04.12. by: Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels
11.12. by: Bernd Guenther SJ, Chapel for Europe and Little Sisters
18.12. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church

Special Ecumenical Prayer in the light of Christmas
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organizations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:
04.12. by: Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels
11.12. by: Bernd Guenther SJ, Chapel for Europe – Special Ecumenical Prayer in the light of Christmas: Songs of hope and peace around a little story by The Little Sisters
18.12. by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church

Ecumenical Thursday Prayer
2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer.

Ecumenical Thursday Prayer
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
In English / En anglais.
Welcome back to our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek, also, if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:

In English / En anglais.
Join our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel.
This moment of prayer and sharing a meal amid a busy week is held on Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00.
Join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organisations in Brussels!
You are welcome to participate if you would like some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during your busy workweek, and if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions.
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.
Representatives of the different Christian churches lead the Prayer:

05.02. by Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church

12.02. by Jaakko Heinimäki, Pastor Benelux Finnish Seamen’s Mission

19.02 by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

26.02 by Arani Sen, Senior Chaplain, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

05.03. by Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels and/or Rhona Dunehy, Minister, Church of Scotland, Brussels

12.03. by Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels and/or Rhona Dunehy, Minister, Church of Scotland, Brussels

19.03. by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

26.03. by Koen Jacobs, Decon, Catholic Belgian Church

02.04. NO Ecumenical Prayer lunch, Maundy Thursday

09.04. by Jaakko Heinimäki, Pastor Benelux Finnish Seamen’s Mission

16.04. by Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church and/or Arani Sen, Senior Chaplain, Holy Trinity Anglican Church

23.04. by Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church

CANCELED Weekend Retreat: Silence, Nature and Community
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | La Diglette, Fourneau Saint Michel, Belgium, Fourneau Saint Michel
Weekend MAGIS Retreat: Silence, Nature and Community
Treat yourself to a little break…
This weekend offers you a space to slow down, pray in silence, reflect and share with other young adults. We will meet in La Diglette, a retreat house nestled in the beautiful woodland of Fourneau Saint Michel (ca. 1,5 hours from Brussels). We will live simply by preparing our meals together, taking turns. Our common language will be English.
This weekend is for you if you…

feel the need to take a break
would like to reflect on your life
would like to deepen your faith or reconnect to it
you are looking for an introduction to “adult” prayer
you feel the need to make a decision

You can look forward to…

silence and time for yourself,
guided and individual prayer sessions with the Bible
community experience
the possibility of a personal conversation (spiritual accompaniment)

For: Students and young professionals, aged 18–35 years
Place to be: La Diglette – La Diglette 1, 6870 Saint-Hubert
Co-ordinated by Julia Schwarzer and Daniel Weber SJ. Julia is a postdoctoral researcher in Ancient Church History at KU Leuven; Daniel is a Jesuit and student of Political Science at ULB Brussels.
Costs: Student/reduced rate: 85 Euro
Standard Rate: 120 Euro
Plus Rate: 135 Euro * with this rate you make the retreat affordable for everyone
If cost is a barrier for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out — financial considerations should never be a barrier to participation.
Info and registration: Daniel WEBER SJ (daniel.weber@jesuiten.org)

Our Father who art in heaven - Retreat in daily life Lent 2026
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Our Father who art in heaven
Retreat in daily life
Lent 2026
Lent is a special time to realign oneself and strengthen one’s relationship with God. We invite you to a retreat in everyday life to deepen your spirituality and grow in the experience of God’s closeness.
The retreat includes a daily biblical prayer, for which instructions are provided, a prayerful review of the day, and a weekly sharing about it.
The retreat follows the OUR FATHER, the basic Christian prayer. Bible passages are offered for daily meditation, which can deepen and illuminate the respective prayer requests of the Lord’s Prayer.
Start: Thursday, 19 February at 19:30
Weekly meetings on Thursdays at 19:30 until 26 March
Information and registration with Fr Bernd Günther SJ (bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu)
