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

Thursday 5th November  - Monthly Prayer Meeting: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. @ the Pastor's flat (Vokiečių 20-8)

Sunday 8th 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.

Friday 13th November    - Students and young professionals social @ Kris and Star's flat (Bitininkų g. 1D-6) 
Meet at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome! Another social is planned for 11th December.

Saturday 21st 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!  5.00 - 7.30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (across from the church entrance)


Looking ahead:

Sunday 13th December - 4.00 p.m. Come and celebrate with us as we tell the Christmas story with readings and carols in a candlelit church.  Followed by mulled wine, mince pies and other festive fare in the Fellowship Hall.

Thursday 1st October      - Monthly Prayer Meeting: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. @ the Garretts' flat (Malonioji 15-1)

Friday 2nd October         - Students and young professionals social @ Kris and Star's flat (Bitininkų g. 1D-6) 
Meet at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome!

Saturday 17th October    - Ladies Night 

Saturday 31st October     - Guided walk around Antakalnis Cemetery to view the candles set out for All Saints Day.
                                          meet at the church at 1550 or at the main entrance to the cemetery at 1630.  To get to 
the cemetery, take a bus to Leono Sapiegos stolėle, and follow this route.
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Every Tuesday evening: Christianity Explored continues: 6.30 p.m. @ the Parhams' flat (A Vienuolio 14-21)

Every Thursday evening (except the first Thursday of the month): Fellowship group meeting: 7.00 p.m. contact the church for details of the venue. 

Looking ahead:

Thursday 5th November  - Monthly Prayer Meeting: 7.00 - 8.30 p.m. @ the Pastor's flat (Vokiečių 20-8)

Sunday 8th 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.

Friday 13th November    - Students and young professionals social @ Kris and Star's flat (Bitininkų g. 1D-6) 
Meet at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome! Another social is planned for 11th December.

Saturday 21st 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!

September is always an exciting month at the International Church: the start of the academic year brings new faces to our community and we look forward to welcoming you to Vilnius and the ICV.  Here's a summary of the events we have planned:

Saturday 19th September    - Ladies Bible Study

Sunday 20th September       - Church Family Brunch after our morning worship.  
This will be an opportunity for those new to Vilnius to find out more about our church family and the various activities and events that are planned for this term.  All are welcome.

Tuesday 22nd September     - Christianity Explored Course starts @ the Parhams' flat (A Vienuolio 14-21)

Thursday 24th September    - Fellowship Group restarts

Friday 25th September        -  Classical Mandolin concert in the church at 6.00 p.m.  More details here. 

Looking ahead:

Friday 9th October               - Students and young professionals social @ Kris and Star's flat (Bitininkų g. 1D-6) 
Meet at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome! More socials are planned for 13th November and 11th December.

Sunday 8th 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.