Chapel for Europe

Ecumenical Prayer Lunch
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) | 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

Alpha Course at the Chapel - September 2025
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, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
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
2025-11-06 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

Messe pour les enfants et leur familles / Children's mass with parents
2025-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
16 novembre : dernière célébration en 2025 avec les enfants âgés de 0 à 6 ans et leurs familles.
Après la messe, tout le monde est invité à se réunir pour partager et réfléchir ensemble à l’avenir de cette messe, à savoir si et comment nous voulons la poursuivre l’année prochaine.
Le service sera principalement en français ; certaines parties pourraient être en anglais, selon les participants.
Une célébration avec des enfants de 0 à 6 ans et leurs familles.

Célébrant: P. Bernd Günther sj.
La Messe s’adresse spécialement aux enfants de 0 à 6 ans, ils/elles restent sur le grand tapis devant l’autel, entourés de leurs parents.
Le service est adapté pour les enfants, y compris les chants, l’homélie et la liturgie, pour les impliquer autant que possible, et dure 45 minutes (60 minutes avec l’arrivée et le retour des tapis).
Ensuite, les familles se réunissent pour une petite collation.
L’allaitement maternel est bienvenu, le changement de couches est possible, et il y a des toilettes et un ascenseur pour les poussettes dans la chapelle.
Les familles d’autres confessions chrétiennes sont les bienvenues, selon l’esprit œcuménique de la Chapelle (la célébration suit la liturgie catholique).
Les parents sont invités à se joindre à l’équipe des parents organisateurs, régulièrement ou occasionnellement, avec :
– musique pendant la messe (guitare, piano, chant ou autre)
– activité/animation basée sur l’évangile du dimanche (coloriage, collage, autre)
– fruits / collation santé après la messe
Pour plus d’information et si vous êtes intéressé, veuillez envoyer un courriel à P. Bernd Günther sj (bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu).

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

Rorate Mass
2025-12-04 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-11 07:00 - 08:30, 2025-12-18 07:00 - 08:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
English/French
Join the Rorate Masses at the Chapel for Europe in the early morning on Advent Thursdays at 7:00 am. Afterwards, stay for sharing, breakfast, and a nice cup of coffee/tea.
When: Thursday, 4, 11, and 18 December at 7:00 am.
The Rorate Mass is an ancient Advent tradition that takes its name from the opening words of the Introit (which is an opening psalm or antiphon), coming from Isaiah 45:8.
“Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.”
“Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.” – Isaiah 45:8
A Rorate Mass is traditionally celebrated just before dawn during Advent as a devotion to the Virgin Mary. This Mass in honour of the Virgin Mary is a beautiful, candlelit Mass that begins in the darkness of early morning.
What is the History of the Rorate Mass?
The Rorate Mass originated in the Middle Ages as one of the many Advent devotions to the Virgin Mary. The Liturgy was very popular among the people, especially in German-speaking areas, and was commonly celebrated on all Saturdays during Advent, with some areas having a Rorate Mass several or even all weekdays in the season.

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

Ignatian Meditation Group
2026-01-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
The Ignatian Meditation Group meets every Friday at 18:45 in the crypt of the Chapel for Europe.
Ignatian spirituality can show you the way to a joyful and meaningful life. It will give you the tools to learn to focus, in a very concrete way, on the importance of joy in our lives as Christians who want to live according to the Gospel.
For more information, please contact: Fr. Benoit Willemaers sj: benoit.willemaers@jesc.eu or Fr. Bernd Guenther sj: bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu.

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)

EU Prayer Groups Gathering at the Chapel for Europe
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Would you like to take time to pray for our institutions, the Commission, Council, Parliament, and for the many challenges Europe faces today?
Meet other Christians working in the EU and share fellowship and encouragement in faith.
You are warmly invited to join us for the EU Prayer Groups Gathering at the Chapel for EuropeThursday, 26 February 2026Rue Van Maerlant 22–24, 1040 EtterbeekDoors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
The evening will include sung worship, a short reflection, time for praying together, and a simple reception.
All are welcome. Please feel free to invite your colleagues!
