People & places Europe Switzerland Zermatt NOW OPEN FOR THE SUMMER SEASON Sunday Services: 10.00 & 18.30Thursday Social Hour in Church: 17.30 St Peter’s Church is situated behind and above the Myoko Restaurant, opposite the Mont Cervin Palace Hotel. As the Alps became of greater interest to travellers in Europe in the 19th century, Zermatt became popular as a destination for mountaineers, and demand grew for church services in English, which began in the Monte Rosa hotel in 1862. In 1870 St Peter’s was built. ICS Resort Mission provides chaplains during the summer and winter seasons who conduct services and work in the resort to share the love and Good News of Jesus Christ. Our chaplains are in resort for around eight months of the year to serve the local community as well as the large number of English speakers tourists of different nationalities, many of whom return year after year. The Summer 2021 team is: July 8 - August 10: Revd Liz Leaver (Pictured) August 10 - 24: Revd Rodney & Mrs Elisabeth GreenAugust 24 - September 7: Revd Paul & Mrs Margaret RaynerSeptember 7 - 28: to be confirmed This church opened for services on St Peter's Day, Wednesday 29 June 1870, and was dedicated on Sunday 6 August 1871. We are planning the celebrations of our 150th anniversary for the weekend Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August 2021. Find how we plan to celebrate HERE. St Peter's was built and is maintained by ICS. We are thankful for the ongoing generosity of supporters in enabling this work to continue. You can support this work by becoming a Friend of the 'English Churches' in Zermatt and Wengen. Your support will help us maintain these important historic buildings and enable our outreach To donate to our general Zermatt appeal please visit our appeal page. To become a friend of Wengen or Zermatt or for more information, please email the ICS office or phone +44 (0) 24 7646 3940. Links ICS Resort Mission Zermatt Social Media A brief history of St Peter's Church Zermatt Tourism Zermatt Weather Zermatt Snow Report Ski Club of Great Britain Alpine Club Discover more about Christianity