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After nice and hot summer here comes chilly September and we all move closer to onset of Winter. We are very happy to welcome Pastor Mark from USA to join us in October for whole year to come. After a lull in church activities over the summer our fellowship group has resumed. We meet every Tuesday evenings from 6:30p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for a light supper and bible study - all are welcome to participate. More details and updates are announced on our WhatsApp group. Contact us if you like to join it.
Other events are as follows: October: Sunday 16th October - Pastor Mark Cerniglia first Sunday Friday 21st October - Church a bring and share supper, social evening to welcome Pastor Mark November: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for online log-in information and study passage) Sunday 1st November: Guided walk through a local cemetery to view the candles set out for All Saints' Day and learn about the importance of the holiday in Lithuania. Saturday 19th November - North American Thanksgiving Celebration in the Fellowship hall. Looking ahead: Advent starts in December. Our fellowship group will continue on Wednesday evenings. In addition: Sunday 11th December - Carols by Candlelight at 4.00 p.m. Join us as as we celebrate the Christmas story with readings and carols, led by members of the ICV community - followed by celebratory refreshments. All are welcome! Sunday 25th December - Christmas Day Worship at 9:30 a.m.
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DecemberSunday 19th December 9.30 a.m. A service of seven readings and carols that tells the Christmas story.
Saturday 25th December 9.30 a.m. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ by sharing in the Eucharist on this special day. Sunday 26th December 9.30 a.m. Celebration of Eucharist Sunday 2nd January 9.30 a.m. Join us as we sing in the New Year! Sunday 9th January - Pastor Jim Wagner's last Sunday with us Mid-week Bible study and fellowship will resume in February. After worshipping remotely most of the spring and early summer and then tentatively resuming corporative worship in the fellowship hall, we rejoice to be able to worship together in the church sanctuary every week. We are also excited to be joined by Pastor Jim and Diane Wagner (with us from 2013-2017) who return to lead us until January. Do come and join us - even if you are visiting Vilnius or just here for a short term - you are always welcome!
October: Sunday 10th October - Pastor Michael Steinke's last Sunday with us Sunday 17th October - Pastor Jim Wagner's first Sunday November: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for online log-in information and study passage) Sunday 1st November: Guided walk through a local cemetery to view the candles set out for All Saints' Day and learn about the importance of the holiday in Lithuania. Saturday 27th November - North American Thanksgiving Celebration Please note that we shall not be hosting a Service of Remembrance this year - the main service will be held in Klaipeda on 14th November. Looking ahead: Advent starts in December. Our fellowship group will continue on Wednesday evenings. In addition: Thursday 16th December (TBC)- Carols by Candlelight at 4.00 p.m. Join us as as we celebrate the Christmas story with readings and carols, led by members of the ICV community - all are welcome! Saturday 25th December - Christmas Day Worship April:
Easter Sunday Celebration - Sunday, April 4 at 9.30 a.m. Sunday mornings - Sunday Worship at 9.30 a.m. (Vokiečių g. 20, Fellowship Hall) Tuesday evenings - Women's Bible Study at 7 p.m. (meeting on Zoom) Wednesday evenings - Men's Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (meeting on Zoom) Friday evenings - ICV Social Hour at 6.30 p.m. (meeting on Zoom) May: Sunday mornings - Sunday Worship at 9.30 a.m. (Vokiečių g. 20, Fellowship Hall) Tuesday evenings - Women's Bible Study at 7 p.m. (meeting on Zoom) Wednesday evenings - Men's Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (meeting on Zoom) Friday evenings - ICV Social Hour at 6.30 p.m. (meeting on Zoom) June: Sunday mornings - Sunday Worship at 9.30 a.m. (Vokiečių g. 20, Fellowship Hall) Outdoor social events - (various times and locations, contact the church for details) July: Sunday mornings - Sunday Worship at 9.30 a.m. (Vokiečių g. 20, Sanctuary) Outdoor social events - (various times and locations, contact the church for details) August: Summer Baptism and Cookout - Sunday, August 1 at 1 p.m. in Trakai Sunday mornings - Sunday Worship at 9.30 a.m. (Vokiečių g. 20, Sanctuary) Outdoor social events - (various times and locations, contact the church for details) Although we had to adjust many of our meetings this past year, we will continue to hold events and activities online as a way to meet together throughout the Winter. Please join us from a distance, for now, and hopefully in person again soon! Everyone is welcome.
January: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for online log-in information and study passage) February: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for location and study passage) ICV Annual General Meeting - Sunday, February 7 All members of the church are encouraged to join online to hear a report on the past year, select members for the Church Council, and discuss the way forward for ICV in 2021. If you consider yourself a member of ICV and would like to join this meeting, please contact the church. March: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for location and study passage) Although it is difficult to plan ahead this year, we are scheduling events and activities in the hopes that we will be able to meet together throughout the Autumn. Do come and join us - even if you are visiting Vilnius or just here for a short term - you are always welcome!
September: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for location and study passage) Sunday 27th September - Welcome Brunch Following our Sunday service we will gather for a light brunch to reconnect after the summer holidays and get to know new faces within the ICV community and Vilnius. October: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for location and study passage) November: Every Wednesday evening - Bible Study at 6.30 p.m. (contact the church for online log-in information and study passage) Sunday 1st November: Guided walk through a local cemetery to view the candles set out for All Saints' Day and learn about the importance of the holiday in Lithuania. (UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have had to cancel this event.) Sunday 8th November - Service of Remembrance at 9.30 a.m. This is an annual event at which we host representatives of the other faith communities and diplomats in Vilnius as we join together in remembering those who have died fighting to secure the freedom we enjoy today. Refreshments after the service will be provided by the British and Canadian Embassies. (UPDATE: This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited and there will be no reception following the service. Please contact ICV directly for more details.) Saturday 21st November - North American Thanksgiving Celebration (UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have had to cancel this event.) Looking ahead: Advent starts in December. Our fellowship group will continue on Wednesday evenings. In addition: Wednesday 23rd December - Carols by Candlelight at 4.00 p.m. Join us (online this year) as as we celebrate the Christmas story with readings and carols, led by members of the ICV community - all are welcome! Friday 25th December - Christmas Day Worship at 3.00 p.m. As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, it is tempting to shut oneself up at home and keep warm - don't! There are plenty of events and activities between now and Advent. Do come and join us - and don't worry, you son't have to commit to anything! and if you are visiting Vilnius or just here for a term of so, join in as much as you can.
November: Every Wednesday evening: Fellowship group meeting: 6.30 p.m. at the Pastor's flat (Vokiečių g. 20-8). This term we are looking at Luke's gospel. Sunday 11th November - Service of Remembrance at 9.30 a.m. This is an annual event at which we host representatives of the other faith communities and diplomats in Vilnius as we join together in remembering those who have died fighting to secure the freedom we enjoy today. Refreshments after the service will be provided by the British and Candian Embassies. Friday 15th November - Students and young professionals social @ Kris and Star's flat (J. Kairiūkščio g. 7-68) Meet at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome! Another social is planned for 14th December. Saturday 23rd November - Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Thanksgiving Dinner this year but we do hope to see you all at the Carol service on the 8th December after which we shall enjoy mulled wine, juice, and a variety of festive fare. Looking ahead: Advent starts on 1st December. Our fellowship group will continue on Wednesday evenings. In addition: Sunday 8th December: Carols by Candlelight at 4.00 p.m. Join us as as we celebrate the Christmas story with readings and carols - all are welcome! Wednesday 25th December: 9.30 a.m. Christmas morning worship Summer has arrived, as have Mathew and Jennie Steinfeld!
As usual, we have a number of members leaving our fellowship in the coming months and others away on holiday. We also expect many visitors. For those of us who will be in Vilnius over the summer, visitors included, we have a number of activities: Every Wednesday: From 6-8 p.m. Meet for fellowship at the cafe immediately opposite the church entrance (the open air seating in the middle of Vokiečių gavtė). A chance for a drink, snack, meal, and lively discussion! Saturday 15th June: Church family picnic at the Žirmunų beach from 1030 - 1400. See here for details While we await the arrival of Mathew Steinfeld as our new pastor in July, we will be supported in our worship by Bishop Mindaugas who will preside at communion once a month (usually on the third Sunday of the month) and Pastor Tom Bower who will be with us for the four Sundays of April.
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