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Event Series The Credo – Retreat in daily life during Lent

Opening “À la rencontre de la fraternité humaine”, an educational exhibition & Interfaith panel

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

The Chapel for Europe collaborated in the creation of an exhibition of 8 banners around Fratelli Tutti, designed by the Maison diocésaine de l'enseignement Bruxelles-Brabant Wallon. The exhibition links the text of the papal letter with the wisdom of other spiritual traditions, opening up a path of dialogue. The Chapel is pleased to invite you to the opening of this exhibition on Tuesday 25 February at 7.00 pm. This important educational tool will be presented by Geoffrey Legrand, and the theme will be discussed by several guests from different convictions. Interfaith panel in French:  "Regards Féminins sur Fratelli tutti"- Sema Aydogan, Muslim- Marie-Françoise Boveroulle, Catholic- Nathalie Claessens, Protestant- Véronique Pochet, Bouddhist The exhibition will be on display at the Chapel until March 16. Although it has been designed for schools, it can also be used elsewhere and borrowed. Dutch and English versions are also available. For bookings or questions, contact Geoffrey Legrand: geoffrey.legrand@codiecbxlbw.be. A warm invitation! Please free to share it.    

Event Series Morning prayer online

Morning prayer online (fr)

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

Come and discover our Morning Prayer with psalms, the Gospel of the day and intercession prayer, following mainly the prayer of the Laudes.  The prayer are mostly in French, but can also be partly in English, depending on the attending persons. 30 minutes of prayer are followed by a coffee or tea together in the foyer of the Chapel. An excellent way to start the working day! When: Mondays,  8:00-9:00 at the Chapel Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240793358#success ,  ID: 822 4079 3358 – There is no code, there is a waiting room. For more information, please contact:  ALCARAZ Fabienne at Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu Fridays, 8:30-9:00 in the Crypt of the Chapel Contact: Fabienne Alcaraz at  Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu

Event Series Mass

Messe (fr.)

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

At the Chapel for Europe weekly masses are celebrated on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 13:15. The mass is celebrated according to the roman catholic liturgy including the Eucharist. Usually the celebration will be in French, on occasions also in  English, depending the attendees. The Chapel opens its doors and welcomes you from Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 14:00 for a silent prayer, a moment of reflection or just some minutes of spiritual pause during the busy week days. Come as you are, you are always welcome!  

Event Series Ecumenical Prayer Lunch

Ecumenical Prayer Lunch

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

In English / En anglais. Come join our Food for Soul: Ecumenical Thursday Prayer, followed by a simple lunch in the upper room of the Chapel. This moment of praying together and sharing a meal in the middle of the busy week will be held every Thursday in 2025. The Prayer is led by representatives of the different Christian churches: 30.01.2025 led by: Tina Blomquist, Parish Priest, Church of Sweden in Brussels 06.02. led by: Johannes Reitze-Landau, Pastor, All Lutheran Church 13.02. led by:  Katja Baumann, Pastor, German Protestant Church 20.02. led by: Sue Bird, Holy Trinity, Anglican Church 27.02. led by : Florian González, Parish Pastor, Protestant Church Bxls-Botanique Come join us if you work in or around the EU Institutions or other organizations in Brussels! If you would just like to find some time to pray, reflect, and share with others during the busy working week, you are welcome to participate. Also if you are interested in spirituality from different Christian traditions. Or maybe you have been waiting for an opportunity to invite a colleague to (re)discover Jesus.

Event Series Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer (fr)

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

Come and discover our Morning Prayer with psalms, the Gospel of the day and intercession prayer, following mainly the prayer of the Laudes.  The prayer are mostly in French, but can also be partly in English, depending on the attending persons. 30 minutes of prayer are followed by a coffee or tea together in the foyer of the Chapel. An excellent way to start the working day! When: Mondays,  8:00-9:00 at the Chapel Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240793358#success ,  ID: 822 4079 3358 – There is no code, there is a waiting room. For more information, please contact:  ALCARAZ Fabienne at Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu Fridays, 8:30-9:00 in the Crypt of the Chapel Contact: Fabienne Alcaraz at  Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu

Event Series Morning Prayer

Ignatian Prayer Group

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

The Ignatian Meditation Group meets every Friday in the crypt of the Chapel for Europeat 18:45 with an adoration and at 19:00 the guided meditation beginns. 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 the life of Christians who wants to live according to the Gospel. For more information, please contact: Fr. Bernd Guenther sj: bernd.guenther@chapelforeurope.eu.  

Event Series Messe pour les enfants et leur parents / Children’s mass with parents

Messe pour les enfants et leur parents / Children’s mass with parents

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

The service will be held mainly in French; some parts could be in English, depending on the participants. Une célébration avec enfants de 0 à 6 ans et leurs familles. Célébrant: P. Bernd Günther sj. Voici les dates suivantes pour 2025:  26 janvier , 23 février , 23 mars, 27 avril , 25 mai , 22 juin , 27 juillet. Veuillez également lire nos communications en cas de changement de date. 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 : – […]

Event Series Mass for young professionals

Mass for young professionals (En)

We invite everybody, especially the young professionals from the European and International milieu, to come together to celebrate every Sunday with this (Catholic) mass, singing Taizé songs, sharing the Gospel, and praying together. The service is usually in English. After the mass, we have a traditional drink and chat. Cotact: welcome@chapelforeurope.eu

Event Series Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer (fr)

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

Come and discover our Morning Prayer with psalms, the Gospel of the day and intercession prayer, following mainly the prayer of the Laudes.  The prayer are mostly in French, but can also be partly in English, depending on the attending persons. 30 minutes of prayer are followed by a coffee or tea together in the foyer of the Chapel. An excellent way to start the working day! When: Mondays,  8:00-9:00 at the Chapel Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82240793358#success ,  ID: 822 4079 3358 – There is no code, there is a waiting room. For more information, please contact:  ALCARAZ Fabienne at Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu Fridays, 8:30-9:00 in the Crypt of the Chapel Contact: Fabienne Alcaraz at  Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu

Event Series Painting with light

Painting with light

ICONS WRITING WORKSHOP CALENDAR AND FEES Classes will be held once a week at 18h30 till 21h on Mondays. The meeting will consist of 15 minutes of preparation, 2h of work, 15 minutes of cleaning. We start on February the 10th till April the 14th (except March 17th). The cost of the 9 classes per 2,5hours is 230 euros paid once at the beginning of the workshop. The price of the classes includes the participation fee, one-on-one consultations, room rental fee and materials. The minimum group is 6 persons, the maximum - 12. Work materials: By coming to the workshop you’re getting all needed materials to make one icon: a set of 4 brushes: in different sizes made of squirrel hair plus one plastic one, a palette, a wooden board prepared with white layer of glue-chalk “levkas” and 11 pigments and tools for work in the class - sponges, spatulas, sandpaper, paper towels, wine, eggs, candles, paper, tracing paper, rubber bands and others. REQUIREMENTS: No experience or art education is necessary to start writing icons ! 

Learning begins with mastering the basics of icon-writing and is conducted at a pace that suits the participants' abilities and needs. We work with […]

Event Series Adoration

Adoration

Mondays during lunchtime (12:00 to 14.00) we invite you to the Eucharistic adoration in the crypt.  In the presence of Christ, the exposed blessed Sacrament, we watch and pray and  remain silent to open ourselves to His graces…

Event Series Mass

Messe (fr.)

Chapel for Europe Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

At the Chapel for Europe weekly masses are celebrated on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 13:15. The mass is celebrated according to the roman catholic liturgy including the Eucharist. Usually the celebration will be in French, on occasions also in  English, depending the attendees. The Chapel opens its doors and welcomes you from Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 14:00 for a silent prayer, a moment of reflection or just some minutes of spiritual pause during the busy week days. Come as you are, you are always welcome!