Alpha Course

In-person and online, beginning in September!

11-week course

Got questions about life? Try the Alpha Course

Ever wanted to explore the meaning of life or ask challenging questions about the Christian faith? Do you have a family member, friend, neighbor, or colleague who is asking questions about life? If you've answered "yes" then the Alpha Course is for you!

Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, informal, and friendly way. It welcomes all those big questions – and it's free!

You have two opportunities to join a course this Fall:

• In-person on Wednesday evenings (starting on 28 September, with dinner at 19h and ending at 21h). Register for In-person Alpha here
• Online on Thursday mornings (from 29 September, 10h30 to 12h). Register for Online Alpha here

For more information please contact the Alpha team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The course will run in English and French, and over 11 weeks, you’ll get the opportunity to explore the basics of the Christian faith, looking at topics such as Who is Jesus?, How can I have faith?, How and Why should I pray? and Does God heal today?. Each session includes a short video, and small group discussions where you can ask questions and share some great conversations with other people.

No question is too simple or too hostile!! Whether you’ve never heard of God, you’re new to the Christian faith or you’ve got questions and you’re looking for answers, Alpha is for you! No question is too simple or too hostile and there is no pressure, no follow-up, and no charge.

Make sure that you keep up-to-date with details about the course by checking the ACP website and social media channels.

Youth and Children's Choirs rehearsals begin 21 September

Sing in church once a month. All children and youth are welcome! No sign-up is necessary; please come to our Wednesday rehearsals (except during school holidays) and give it a try.

See the schedule below for details, and get in touch with Sara Barton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

• 13h30-14h00 Angel Choir (ages 3-6);
• 14h00-14h45 Spirit Choir (ages 7-18);
• 14h45-15h15 Choirchimes (ages 7-18);
• 15h15-15h45 Ethereal ensemble (audition-based, ages 10-18)

More information here.

Every Sunday 11 Sept. - 30 Oct. at 12:30 in room G5

Register here

For many of us the heart of addiction is a longing for home. We find ourselves longing for a place to feel safe, to feel normal, and to feel loved in a way our heart truly desires. Unfortunately the alcohol, drugs, and prescription medicines we use to cope with our pains and sufferings of this world many times lead us further away from the intimate, loving relationship we desire. We can begin to find the seeds of hope in a community of others who have walked the journey before us and can compassionately support and care for us in the next steps of healing and recovery.

We invite you to join us on a month-long journey as Jim Hobbs will spend time on the healing power of the 12-step program, taking the steps toward making sense of your addictions, your longings, and God's desire to reconcile and restore your pain and suffering into a safe space of love and hope for yourself and your loved ones. Jim will lead a discussion on how addiction can serve as a doorway into a deeper relationship with the divine. The only requirement is to bring your guilt and shame, your grief and loss, your pain and suffering so we can all help heal the wounding of our lives together with Jesus at the heart of our recovery.

Jim is a part-time spiritual care counselor at Caron Treatment Center, one of the world's leading addiction rehabilitation centers. He is currently a Master of Divinity student at Fuller Theological Seminary and a graduate of Caron where he did his treatment in November 2017 after 35 years of living in active addiction to alcohol. He and his wife Marta have been coming to ACP since 2010. Jim also serves on the board of the AFCU.

Register here

Going to Church: An exploration of what it means to be “church”
Wednesdays 5, 12, and 19 October 19h30-20h30 on Zoom. Led by Rev. Don Lee

Register here to receive Zoom link.

These sessions will focus on three different time periods in the life of the Church: First Century, Sixteenth Century, and Twenty-first century. We will be exploring Biblical passages, reflecting on historical documents, responding to the sermon series “What Did I Sign Up For?”, sharing our own knowledge of the Church in these periods, and using our imaginations to conjure the character of Church life in each of these critical periods.

• Session One: Going to Church in the First Century
• Session Two: Going to Church in the 16th Century
• Session Three: Going to Church in the 21st Century

Register here to receive Zoom link.

Worship Livestream

Alternate viewing channels, ACP Facebook page, YouTube livestreams, YouTube videos.

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You can download the worship bulletin here and the announcements here.

Previous Worship Online Services are available here.

Youth Ministry (collège, lycée): ACP Youth Group meets Sundays 12h30-13h45 in the ACP Catacombs (-1 level). If you have a child that will enter collège in the autumn, please email Elizabeth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See Youth Ministry page or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Follow us on Instagram here: @acpyouth.

Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-30): ACP Young Adults group meets Tuesdays at 19h30. See Young Adults Ministry page or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Follow our YA Group on Instagram here for the calendar and latest updates: @acp_ya.

We welcome children into our Children's Worship spaces during the 11h and 14h services.

Please note that this autumn:

1) All children who attend Children's Worship must be registered for the CW program. Please fill out the ACP Children's Worship 2022-2023 Registration form!

2) Each Sunday, all children who plan on attending Children's Worship must be registered here and checked in at our Children's Check-in desk prior to the service. To facilitate this, it would be best if you and your family could plan on arriving at the church 10-15 minutes prior to your service (10h45 or 13h45) in order to allow for plenty of time to complete this crucial step. After you've checked in, you can proceed to the sanctuary with your family, and children will be dismissed to Children's Worship partway through the service as they have in the past.

For further information, contact Allison Wheeler or Mala Moktar, Director of Children's Ministry.

We are a community that seeks to come alongside all displaced and vulnerable people who have been forced to flee their homes and even their countries. Today's urgent crisis is in Ukraine. We hold refugees in our prayers, individually and corporately, and as in the past, actively seek shelter, clothing, and food for those in need. If you are a refugee in Paris, we invite you to join us for worship, friendship, and community.

You are not alone. Jesus said, "...I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me." Matthew 25:35

Resources for supporting the people of Ukraine

Prayers

• Pray for the people of Ukraine - Tuesdays 19h30-20h via Zoom. Prayers led by Lisa Prevett and Tiana Ranaivoson. Register for Zoom link here.

Volunteer and Hosting

• Volunteer with our mission partner, Jesuit Refugee Service. Sign up at www.JRSFrance.org

  - Accompanist: approximately 2 hours/week to assist with cultural (not legal/administrative matters) adjustment. Two hour volunteer training required.

  - Housing: JRS seeks vacant apartments available for a minimum 3 month term to house refugee family units.

• ASAH (Association au Service de l'Aide Humanitaire) is a French NGO, founded on Christian values, organizing temporary housing. Please register here.

Financial Aid