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ICS is an international Church of England mission agency: we make known the good news of Jesus Christ to people who speak English, who find themselves living, studying, working or holidaying away from home in countries where English is not the main language. In continental Europe ICS's ministry also touches the lives of increasing numbers of Europeans who speak English. We are also an Anglican patronage society, recruiting ministers to serve in many of the international Anglican churches we partner, and whose buildings we often own. We work mainly in continental Europe and around the Mediterranean and are funded entirely by donations from individuals, churches and trusts that share our aims. Information about projects we support, papers and mission-related topics can be found at here. If you have any questions or for information about local supporters/prayer meetings call the ICS office, or if you would like someone to speak at your church or group about ICS why not invite your area representative? Click on Contacting ICS for details.

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Photos: David Healey ARPS and Roger Scoones St. Peter's, Zermatt: 140th Anniversary Appeal - £70,000 needed Since 29 June 1870, ICS has welcomed visitors and worshippers to this chapel high in the Swiss Alps. Nicknamed 'The English Church' and 'The parish church of the Alpine Club', countless people (climbers, skiers, those touring, snowboarders, walkers, and local people - to name but a few) have enjoyed its peace and tranquillity, worshipped God and found faith in Christ or been encouraged through the ministry of its volunteer chaplains (each summer and winter). ICS built, owns, maintains and staffs St. Peter's. For information about its 140 years of public ministry click here or call us for a Zermatt 140th brochure (which contains a brief history and information about the Anniversary Appeal - £70,000 is needed for essential repairs and improvements to the lighting, heating and wiring: you may also donate on line). To order a copy of the official history, A Church in the Alps, see publications or call the ICS office on 01926 - 430 347 (international: +44 1926 - 430 347). For 140th Anniversary press releases and images of St. Peter's go to http://www.ics-uk.org/churches/Switzerland_Zermatt.shtml The Owens' sponsored cycle ride: 950 miles Clifford (chaplain in Ostend and Bruges) and Isobel Owen cycled in August from John O'Groats to Land's End - some 950 miles - in aid of ICS and two other charities: for the full story go to www.cyclingowens.com The intrepid cyclists (see above) were pictured when about to leave Edinburgh. To send in your sponsorship money you can give on line now - just select 'Owens' sponsored cycle ride' from the project menu - or post it to ICS using the printed donation form. ICS will split your donation or sponsorship between the three charities. Thank you for your support. Events If you are not on our mailing list but would like to come to one of our supporters events (listed below) please e-mail or call us. 2010 Monday 14 June saw over 100 attend ICS's AGM and the UK Thanksgiving Service for 140 years of ministry at St. Peter's Zermatt. Click for a copy of the sermon preached by Alan Strange. Saturday 10 July: 5.30 pm Talk on the history of St. Peter's Zermatt to mark the 140th anniversary. Venue: St. Peter's Church, Zermatt. Sunday 11 July:  10 am Thanksgiving Service for 140 years of St. Peter's Zermatt. Venue: St. Peter's Church, Zermatt. Click for a copy of the sermon preached by David Healey. The latest ICS News and Prayer Diary For the latest news from ICS and inspiring articles about English-language ministry across the world click on the link below. To subscribe to ICS News and Prayer Diary please scroll down to the section Enabling ICS to spread the good news below or click on 'make a donation'. To view or download a PDF past issues of the news sections of ICS News and Prayer Diary click here

Working, studying, living or relaxing abroad? Apart from finding out about our work, you can use this site to find out about churches which minister in English, in countries where English is not the main language. Click on Churches Abroad. Buying books online? Use our affiliate bookshops and earn ICS commission on all your purchases. Just click on their logo to the extreme left. New facility for tax-deductible giving by US taxpayers Click here for information

Enabling ICS to spread the good news

• Prayer ICS depends entirely on donations from individuals, churches and trusts to fund our work. If you would like to pray regularly for ICS using our monthly e-mail News and Prayer Update, please e-mail us to be added to the distribution list (go to Contacting ICS and remember to include your name and postal address in case of query).
• By becoming a Friend of ICS If you wish to receive our magazine ICS News and Prayer Diary by post for a year, we suggest a minimum donation of only £15 (UK) or €20/CHF30 (other addresses): any amount above this minimum will help further our work, so please be as generous as you can. To donate just click on 'make a donation' or download the 2010 donation form.
• On-line you can give tax-efficiently if a UK taxpayer, but also order from our range of publications, and become a Friend of one of the historic English Churches in Zermatt or Wengen and help us maintain these important historic buildings and develop their outreach.
• Helping us look after many important significant or historic English-speaking church buildings across Europe of which ICS is trustee: we are for example currently working with the congregations that use them to repair and restore churches in Chantilly, Château d'Oex, Rotterdam, and Utrecht, and with Versailles on a major church redevelopment. Your support of these important projects would be a great encouragement.  Just send in your donation made out to 'Intercontinental Church Society' and include a covering note expressing the wish that ICS use your gift for the repair and restoration or redevelopment of the church concerned or donate online selecting for example 'Chantilly - building project' from the drop down menu.
• If you subscribe to the aims of the Society and agree with our Basis of Faith you may apply for membership: call us for a membership application form (see Contacting ICS), e-mail enquiries@ics-uk.org to request a 'membership application form' (remembering to include your name and postal address) or use the 2010 donation form and mail it in to ICS. Membership also requires payment of a minimum annual donation which varies according to status (see http://www.ics-uk.org/support/index.shtml) for rates.

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