Chapel for Europe

Alpha Course at the Chapel
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
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 is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. 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.
Dates: 12 Wednesdays, 19:00-20:30 (16.10.-15.12.24; 15.1.-22.1.25) and one Saturday, 10:00-18:00 (30.11.)

Messe (fr.)
2024-10-30 13:15 - 13:50, 2024-10-29 13:15 - 13:50, 2024-10-23 13:15 - 13:50, 2024-10-22 13:15 - 13:50, 2024-10-16 13:15 - 13:50, 2024-10-15 13:15 - 13:50, 2024-10-09 13:15 - 13:50
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)
2024-10-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-09 08:00 - 09:00
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

Adoration
2024-10-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-14 12:00 - 14:00
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…

Morning Prayer (fr)
2024-10-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-14 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 prayers 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 entrance hall of the Chapel. This is 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: Fabienne ALCARAZ at : Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu
Fridays, 8:30-9:00 in the Crypt of the Chapel

Contact person: Fabienne Alcaraz at Fabienne.ALCARAZ@ec.europa.eu

Morning Prayer (fr)
2024-10-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-25 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-10-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-18 08:30 - 09:00, 2024-10-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-11 08:30 - 09:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium

Mass for young professionals (En)
2024-10-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-13 19:00 - 20:00
We invite everybody, especially the young professionals from the European and International milieu to come together to celebrate the Sunday with this (catholic) mass with Taizé songs, sharing of 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

My way in Europe: Career orientation evening for EU Young Professionals
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
Career orientation evening for EU Young Professionals
The highlight of the evening will be the captivating testimony by Mr. Wolfgang Burtscher, Director-General of DG AGRI of the Commission. Mr. Wolfgang Burtscher will share his career journey, offering valuable advice and insights for recently arrived EU trainees and other young professionals regarding opportunities to work within the EU.
This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for networking, learning, and professional growth.
Join us in this enriching evening!

ECUMENICAL OPENING PRAYER / PRIÈRE ŒCUMÉNIQUE DE LA RENTRÉE
2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlantstraat 22-24, Brussels, Belgium
CELEBRATED BY / CÉLÉBRÉ PAR :

– Mgr Luc Terlinden ( Archbishop of Malines-Brussels, catholic)
– Mgr John Baptist Itaruma (from the Apostolic Nunciature to the EU, catholic)
– Pevd Steven Fuite (President of EPUB, protestant)

– Metropolitan Athenagoras (Ecumenical Patriarchate, Orthodox Church)

– The Rt Revd Robert Innes (Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe, anglican)

– Revd Zadik Avedikian (Armenian Apostolic Church)

– Fr Bernd Günther sj (Catholic Church)
The traditional Ecumenical Opening Prayer will be celebrated on 8 October at 19:00 at the Chapel for Europe. This year it is not only the restart after the summer break but also the beginning of a new phase in the European Parliament and the EU institutions. We are delighted to have bishops from different churches with us. Please save the date.
After the celebration: a simple reception.
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La traditionnelle Prière œcuménique de la rentrée aura lieu le 8 octobre à 19h00 à la Chapelle pour l’Europe. Cette année marque non seulement le début de la rentrée après les vacances d’été, mais aussi le début d’une nouvelle phase au Parlement européen et dans les institutions de l’UE. Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir des évêques de différentes églises. Veuillez réserver cette date.
Après la célébration: verre de l’amitié.
