While midweek fellowhip activities have stopped for the summer and many of the church family are away on holiday, the few that remain are meeting each Wednesday at 6pm at PJazz on Vokiečių gatvė,  near the entrance to the church.  When weather allows, we'll sit outdoors.  Join us for a drink, snack, dinner, or just good conversation.

Please note that communion may not be offered each week over the summer months.

Homegroup with Bible study should restart in September.

 14th April
     5.00 p.m. Good Friday Walk - The Way of the Cross, Jeruzalė - meet at Baltupai stotele 
   
16th April
     7.00 a.m.  Sunrise service - Hill of Crosses - meet on the bridge in Bernadinų sodas, next to the Cultural Centre 
     9.30 a.m.  Easter Day Celebration followed by brunch in the Fellowship Hall
 
28-29th May 
     Church Retreat at Dubuklės k., Trakų raj- all welcome! Contact Kris Schimmels for more details

21st May   ICV Birthday Lunch

​Bible studies continue each Wednesday evening - 6.30 for fellowship, 7.00 start. Venue: Vokiečių g 20-8

Activities and events for Lent and Easter are as follows:
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Every Wednesday until Easter 6.30 - 8.00 p.m. Fellowship group Bible study. Come and explore the Lenten psalms.

A Friday in March TBC!   6.30 p.m. Students and Young Professionals's social at Stanevičiaus g 96a.  Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come.

Friday 14th April Good Friday  4.00 p.m. Walk 'The Way of the Cross in Jeruzalė (time to be confirmed)

Sunday 16th April Easter Day  
          7.00 a.m.  Sunrise worship on the Hill of Three Crosses together with the Vilnius Free Christian Church (VLKB)
          9.30 a.m.  Easter morning eucharist.

Wednesday 19th March  6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Fellowship group Bible study 

Sunday 5 February: Our Annual Church Family Meeting will be held immediately after morning worship.  All members of the church family are encouraged to come and hear the pastor and council report on the past year, select members for the Church Council, and discuss the way forward for 2017.  There will be a brunch following the meeting.

Prayer Meeting: on the first Wednesday of each month we meet to pray for each other, the church, Vilnius and the world. Venue: various - email for details! Time: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Fellowship and Bible Study: from Wednesday 18 January, every Wednesday (except the first in the month) we meet for a time of fellowship over a light supper followed by a short Bible study.
Venue: various - email for details! Time: 6.30 - 8.30 p.m.

Students and Young Professionals's Socials: 
Once a month students and other young (at heart) professionals get together for a time of fellowship, food and discussion. Next meeting is Friday 10 February.
Venue: Kris' apartment. Time: 6.30 - late p.m. 
Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come. 

Join us on Sunday 11th December at 5.00 p.m. for our annual candlelit celebration of Advent

Other events:
Prayer Meeting: on the first Wednesday of each month we meet to pray for each other, the church, Vilnius and the world. Venue: various - email for details! Time: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Fellowship and Bible Study: every Wednesday (expect the first in the month) we meet for a time of fellowship over a light supper followed by a short Bible study.
Venue: various - email for details! Time: 6.30 - 8.30 p.m.

Students and Young Professionals's Socials: 9 December
Once a month students and other young (at heart) professionals get together for a time of fellowship, food and discussion.
Venue: Kris' apartment. Time: 6.30 - late p.m. 
Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come. 

Christmas morning worship: 9.30 a.m. on 25th December
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Welcome (back) to Vilnius all those who have arrived to study or work here and to those who have been away for the summer. Besides the Sunday morning worship there are a range of regular and one-off activities happening this term. Whether you are a member of the church, newly arrived, just passing through, or just curious about the International Church do join us at one or more of them:

Prayer Meeting: on the first Wednesday of each month we meet to pray for each other, the church, Vilnius and the world. Venue: various - email for details! Time: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Fellowship and Bible Study: every Wednesday (expect the first in the month) we meet for a time of fellowship over a light supper followed by a short Bible study.
Venue: various - email for details! Time: 6.30 - 8.30 p.m.

Students and Young Professionals's Socials: 23 September, 21 October, 11 November and 9 December
Once a month students and other young (at heart) professionals get together for a time of fellowship, food and discussion.
Venue: Kris' apartment. Time: 6.30 - late p.m.
Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come.

Special events:
Church family brunch following the morning service on Sunday 25th September. Do come and join us as we welcome newcomers and old friends after the summer break. And do bring friends!
​Please do also remember to support the Hope Centre by bringing secondhand clothes, or buying some toiletries or mens underwear/socks and leaving them in the box after the Sunday worship. This ministry to those who are homeless or struggling on very low income is especially needed as winter approaches.

Looking ahead:
Tuesday 1st November: Guided walk around one of the cemeteries to view the candles set out for All Saints Day.

Sunday 13th November: Service of Remembrance
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.

Saturday 26th November: Thanksgiving Dinner. This is our largest social event of the year and open to everyone, not just the church family, so invite your friends!

From May to August we have a number of special activities planned, do come and join us - all are welcome!

Wednesday 27th April 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Fellowship and Bible Study group at the Parhams' (A Vienuolio g 14-21).

Friday 29th April 6.30 p.m. Star will be hosting a Passover Seder at Algirdo g 22-11. All are welcome (including children) but please email Star by Thursday 28th April if you plan to come.

Wednesday 4th May 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Prayer meeting at Kris' (Stanevičiaus g 96a). Come and join us as we talk and pray for each other, the church, Vilnius and the world.

Wednesday 11th May 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Fellowship and Bible Study group at the Wagners' (behind the church).

Sunday 15th May: Church Anniversary and picnic at White Bridge following the service.

Wednesday 18th May 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Fellowship and Bible Study group at Star's (Algirdo g 22-11).

Friday 20th May 6.30 p.m. Students and Young Professionals's social at Kris' apartment. Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come.

Wednesday 25th May 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Fellowship and Bible Study group at Parhams' (A Vienuolio g 14-21).

Wednesday, 1 June 6.30 p.m. "Stammtisch" is a German word for a "regulars' table," that is, the table in a pub or restaurant where a group of friends gathers regularly for discussion and gemütlichkeit. We can discuss theology or politics or anything that interests us (although theology has pride of place!). We will try meeting weekly this summer, from 1st June, at the PJazz outdoor café, on Vokiečių gatvė just outside the church entrance. Drop-in earlier or later. Welcome!

Friday 10th June 6.30 p.m. Students and Young Professionals's social at Kris' apartment. Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come.

Sunday 12th June 9.30 a.m. Instead of our usual eucharist we shall have a Morning Worship/Concert with Christian singer and guitarist Jules Riding. See Jules' website at www.elkanah.nz. Mark your calendar and invite a friend!

We shall also be planning some picnics by the river / lakes during June, July and August.

Come and join us at one or more of the many events planned this Easter:

Sunday 20th March Palm Sunday  9.30 a.m.  Eucharist to celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem
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Thursday 24th March  7.00 - 8.00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service in the Globus Namai (coffee room).

Friday 25th March Good Friday  4.30 p.m. Walk 'The Way of the Cross in Jeruzalė (meet at 16:30 at Baltupiai stotelė.  Following the walk, everyone is invited to dinner at Star and Kris' apartment)

Sunday 27th March Easter Day  
          7.00 a.m.  Sunrise worship on the Hill of Three Crosses together with the Vilnius Free Christian Church (VLKB)
          9.30 a.m.  Easter morning eucharist.
         1030 a.m.  Church family brunch - all welcome!  

Wednesday 6th April  7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Prayer meeting at the Wagners' (above the coffee room).  Come and join us as we talk and pray for each other, the church, Vilnius and the world.

Friday evening/Saturday 8-9 April  Church family retreat 
          Theme: "Awaken Your Senses"   A retreat to help you experience more of God through your five senses.                   Venue:  Sabutos sodyba which is half an hour north of Vilnius, just passed Didzioji Riese. 
                       See their Facebook page here and a map here. 
                       Come either on Friday night for an evening of fellowship and games or just for the day on Saturday.

Friday 15th April   6.30 p.m. Students and Young Professionals's social at Bitininkų g. 1D-6.  Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come.

Looking ahead:
Sunday 15th May:  Church Anniversary and picnic at White Bridge following the service.

Our events for the next few weeks are as follows:

Wednesday 3rd February  7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Prayer meeting at the Wagners' (above the coffee room).  Come and join us as we talk and pray for each other, the church, Vilnius and the world.

Sunday 7th February  11.00 a.m. ICV Annual General Meeting.  Please make every effort to come this Sunday as we meet to review 2015 and plan for 2016 over brunch after the service.  

Wednesday 10th February Ash Wednesday  7.00  8.00 p.m. Eucharist to celebrate the start of Lent and first Lent Talk.

Friday 12th February   6.30 p.m. Students and Young Professionals's social at Bitininkų g. 1D-6.  Please let Kris (by phone or email) know if you plan to come.
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Every Wednesday 17th February - 23 March 7.00 - 8.00 p.m. Lent talk in the Globus Namai (coffee room).

Friday 25th March Good Friday  4.00 p.m. Walk 'The Way of the Cross in Jeruzalė (time to be confirmed)

Sunday 27th March Easter Day  
          7.00 a.m.  Sunrise worship on the Hill of Three Crosses together with the Vilnius Free Christian Church (VLKB)
          9.30 a.m.  Easter morning eucharist.

Wednesday 30th March  7.00 - 8.30 p.m. Prayer meeting 

Friday evening/Saturday 8-9 April  Church family retreat 
          Theme: "Awaken Your Senses"   A retreat to help you experience more of God through your five senses.           Venue: Sabutos sodyba which is half an hour north of Vilnius, just passed Didzioji Riese.  See their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/sabutossodyba/info/?tab=page_info
           Map here: http://maps.lt/map/default.aspx?lang=lt#obj=575793;6080763;Pa%C5%BEym%C4%97tas%20ta%C5%A1kas;&xy=575942,6080642&z=5000&lrs=hybrid,stops,zebra