• Welcome to the International Protestant Church of Brussels

    At IPC, EVERY person is welcome, for we celebrate the fact that no-one is excluded from God’s love

  • IPC is a different kind of congregation

    We celebrate our diversity; we are intentionally interdenominational and intentionally international.

    We see our diversity as a strength, reflecting the wonderful spectrum of God’s creation in the world around us.

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Join us in our inclusive church. Everyone is welcome.

The IPC Brussels

What’s new at IPC

November 2024

We will host our annual Thanksgiving meal in the Fellowship Hall after worship this Sunday, 24 November. Turkey and drinks will be provided – please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. To help plan, please let the Fellowship Team know if you will attend, and what you will bring.

After the meal, please plan to stay to help set up the sanctuary for the following Sunday’s Hanging of the Greens service.

All are welcome!

Save the Date!

23 November:  Men of the Church meet for breakfast at Fox, 9:30.

24 November:  Thanksgiving luncheon, after worship.

1 December:  Hanging of the Greens service, 11:15.

14 December:  Women of the Church meet, 10:30.

15 December:  Advent Lessons and Carols, 16:00.

24 December:  Christmas Eve candlelight worship service, 17:00.

Any questions?

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Our Life at IPC

Welcome!

We have a full program of Choir, Worship, and Fellowship every Sunday, with special events held throughout the year. There are also a variety of educational and fellowship events every week.

Children’s Sunday School is available as needed —  children and their teacher leave for Sunday School immediately following the Anthem.

Women of the Church meetings are held monthly on a Saturday morning. Watch the website or the Weekend Watch email for details!

Men of the Church meet twice a month on Fridays for drinks and snacks, and meet one Saturday a month for breakfast.

We celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2023. Our congregation began with a series of meetings in 1922, ending in the laying of a cornerstone on November 9, 1923, at a church on the Champs de Mars in downtown Brussels. We are excited to begin our second century!

Mission of the Month November and December 2024

Nativitas

NATIVITAS is a local soup kitchen located in downtown Brussels. The cold winter months are long and hard for the homeless and those in a situation of extreme poverty. Giving them access to a hot healthy meal in a welcoming atmosphere is a good start toward a better life, nourishing both body and soul! Together we can make such a difference!

These items will be used in the restaurant, distributed to low-income families to take home and also used to prepare food for the homeless

We will be collecting the following items beginning in November and ending on Sunday December 8.

  • Sugar cubes
  • Olive oil
  • Ground coffee
  • Canned tomatoes (whole, diced, passata, etc.)
  • Canned sardines
  • Shampoo, shower gel, soap (for the homeless who come to take showers)

You may also make a financial donation, either by using the mission envelopes on Sunday or by making a bank transfer from now until December 31.

This money will be used to purchase much-needed fresh food for Nativitas, which will also be prepared and served on site. Five days a week, the menu consists of soup, bread, a main course, and a dessert, plus a hot or cold beverage (alcohol-free), for 2 €. Sandwiches and any food that is not served at the restaurant at lunchtime are distributed to the homeless at 2pm for free.

Nativitas is a non-profit organization that functions solely on donations.

We hope you will give generously. Every little bit counts, and all together we can make such a difference. Our goal for 2024 is to collect 1000 € and a carload of food! The Bible says that God loves a cheerful giver. Not only are we giving food, but we’re also sharing God’s love with those in need. If you wish to be eligible for a tax exemption (donations of 40 € or more) please contact Nancy Evans. Thank you for your generosity!

Sharing our Treasures

How can we support the International Protestant Church of Brussels?

Please direct virement (transfer) deposits to the following accounts:

Fortis: IBAN:  BE 72 2100 5701 3016 (Pledges and congregational support)

Fortis: IBAN:  BE15 2100 5777 1030 (for Missions giving)

BIC:  GEBABEBB for both accounts

Read more at  https://ipcbrussels.org/mission-of-the-month/