St John's Anglican Church, Ghent

Welcome to St John’s Anglican Church, a predominantly English speaking Christian community in Ghent, Belgium.

Our vibrant community comprises of people from all over the world and of many nationalities, races, languages, denominations and faith backgrounds. Together we strive to follow the way of Jesus.

We regularly come together for services held in English and Dutch at the beautiful church of the Old St Elizabeth Beguinage.

Our diversity is a blessing and a challenge and if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, why don’t you come along and see. We would love to meet you!

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Sint-Elisabethkerk
Begijnhofdries 28
GENT

9000

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Mothering Sunday

for 1 hour
St John's Anglican Church, Ghent
Sint-Elisabethkerk Begijnhofdries 28 GENT, 9000, Belgium

We celebrate Eucharist together and acknowledgethe gifts of mothering in our community. This day was known as 'Laetare Sunday', a day of reprieve from fasting during the season of lent, and became a time when children would be sent home to their families to attend service in their 'Mother Church' (the church in which their baptism was received)

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Celebrating Nicaea

Seeing afresh the faith that holds us together

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Safeguarding

The Chaplaincy of St John’s Ghent is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Chaplaincy Safeguarding Officer (CSO). The Diocese of Europe’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA or PSO. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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