Posts from December 2019

Bishop’s Christmas Message

The Bishop in Europe:  The Right Reverend Dr. Robert Innes  During August I was fortunate to take part in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and to see, again, the places associated with the life of Jesus Christ. Nazareth, where Jesus grew up, is now a sprawling Arab town, but in the first century was only a village of perhaps 500 people. Capernaum and the places around Lake Galilee have retained their peacefulness and beauty…

Christmas Services

Services at Holy Trinity Utrecht: ( in English unless otherwise specified) Tuesday 24th December         CHRISTMAS EVE16:00 Crib Service for families (English/Dutch)23:00 Midnight Choral Communion (English) Wednesday 25th DecemberCHRISTMAS DAY10:30 Festal Choral Communion (English) Thursday 26th DecemberSt Stephen’s Day (Christmas Lessons)10:00  Choral Communion (Dutch liturgy/Eng sermon) Friday 27th DecemberSt John’s Day10:00  Holy Communion (said) Saturday 28th DecemberThe Innocents10:00 Holy Communion (said) Sunday 29th December10:30am Choral Solemn Communion Sunday 5th JanuaryThe Eve of the Epiphany (Celebrant: The Rev Guy…

Lichtjestocht

This coming Friday, 20th December, the Lichtjestocht starts at Holy Trinity once more.Between 6.00 pm and 7.15 pm (18.00-19.15) you can begin your journey through the Christmas Story, sent on your way by our choir and with your path lit by 2000 candles. You will meet shepherds, wise men and many others on your way to the Stable in St Aloysius church. Do not fear, there will be earthly sustenance such as hot chocolate provided…

Zwolle Sunday 15 December: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Our sister church in Zwolle is holding its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols coming Sunday. If you happen to be near Zwolle this Sunday afternoon, do come by to join in the singing and meet us. You are most welcome! After the service there will be refreshments and an opportunity for fellowship. 4.00 pm/16.00 Sunday 15 DecemberAnglican Church ZwolleKoestraat 2-4, Zwolle

Bishop’s Advent Appeal 2019

This month Holy Trinity is supporting the Bishop’s Advent Appeal. The appeal is for the Anglican Communion Fund (ACF) – which specifically supports the mission and work of communities across the Anglican Communion, often in the poorest and most dangerous parts of the world. Read more below in the message from Bishop Robert. The Bishop in Europe:  The Right Reverend Dr. Robert Innes  BISHOP’S ADVENT APPEAL 2019  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  Anglican Communion Fund…

Chaplain’s Letter

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood… that you may proclaim the excellencies of him! “ This month we begin the new Church Year. We’ve travelled one more time on earth around the sun. And the Son of God has shone on us. We’ve placed before our eyes, Sunday by Sunday, and hopefully more and more during the week, during our every waking hour and even in our sleep, the vision of God, seen in the…