Adoration
2025-10-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels)
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…

Messe (fr.)
2025-10-07 13:15 - 13:50, 2025-10-08 13:15 - 13:50, 2025-10-14 13:15 - 13:50, 2025-10-15 13:15 - 13:50, 2025-10-21 13:15 - 13:50, 2025-10-22 13:15 - 13:50 | 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!

Morning prayer online (fr)
2025-10-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 09:00 | 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

Alpha Course at the Chapel - September 2025
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 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
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-23 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

EMBRACING SERENITY: A spiritual journey to overcome fear and uncertainty
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by uncertainty?
In a world fraught with unpredictability and fear, it’s easy to feel lost and anxious. What if there is a way to tap into a deeper reservoir of peace, even amidst the chaos?

In this transformative conversation, we delve into the realm of spirituality and psychology, revealing how they can serve as a powerful tool to confront your fears and find solace, despite the uncertainties that surround us.

We invite you to a guided reflective gathering that blends psychology and spirituality to inspire new perspectives on fear, resilience, and peace. Ideal for those seeking clarity and understanding in uncertain times.

Ana Aizpún Martcillach will lead us into this experience. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in human relationships and existential issues.

Morning Prayer (fr)
2025-10-10 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-10-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-17 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-10-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-24 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-10-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

Contemplative prayer group
2025-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Contemplative prayer group inspired by the teachings of Franz Jalics sj.
When? The contemplative meditation group will meet in the crypt from 17:00 to 18:45 once a month on Sundays.
Last date for the second semester 2025: 7 December.
To whom? Open to everyone willing to practice Christian meditation in a community. Newcomers welcome!
How would we organize the time?
– 17:00 – 17:20 – Chi kung (contemplative movement)
– 17:30 – 17:50 – Sitting meditation
– 17:50 – 18:05 – Walking meditation
– 18:05 – 18:25 – Sitting meditation
– 18:30 – 18:45 – time to put things in order, in silence.
Those who wish can stay for the Mass at 19:00. We will keep the silence until the Mass.
Welcome!
More information in English on Franz Jalics sj
More information in French on Franz Jalics sj

Mass for young professionals (En)
2025-10-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-26 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Contact: welcome@chapelforeurope.eu

Messe pour les enfants et leur familles / Children's mass with parents
2025-10-19 11:00 - 13:30 | 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.
Notez les dates du deuxième semestre 2025: 19 octobre et 16 novembre.
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).
