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The theatre approaches
Our theatre group has been busy rehearsing for several months now. Their theatre play entitled "Muetig vorah..." is taking shape. With this dialect play, the group humorously takes us on a journey...
Holiday fun 2020 "Jona
We travelled together to Nineveh for a week, where Jonah was given a special task. Unfortunately, Jonah did not want to fulfil this task and was swallowed by a big fish! We learn...
Community Weekend 2020
This year we will be travelling to Bad Schussenried again under the theme "Blessing hunters" and becoming blessing hunters who leave their traces of blessing in everyday life. A real blessing hunter, that was Jacob -...
"Mer traued der!"
The personal relationship with God is fundamental to Christianity - and yet the personal often seems to get lost in the superficial structure. What remains is an automated and possibly also somewhat...
"Abentüür Gebät"
Praying together is a joy and has great power. We believe that praying together must be the basis of all our work in seetal chile. That is why we are very happy...
Regio Worship Evening
Together with the surrounding Chrischona congregations - Lenzchile, Lenzokirche, Fabrik Chile and Chrischona Gränichen - we invite you to our joint worship evening on Friday, 13 March 2020 -...
Now he wants to become a pastor!
Angsar Gmür was director of the homeowners' association, tenor, ventriloquist and tough businessman. Now he wants to become a pastor. Gmür was the seventh of eight children born into a family of mountain farmers in Amden. His...
Kick-off at Sisterhood
We are starting the new year and would like to share the annual theme "I will bless you and you shall be a blessing" and the vision of the seetal chile "Gathering, strengthening and sending" with...
Another step towards agility
Over the past few months, various meetings have taken place regarding our new organisational structure. We have launched a pilot project called "Sunday Functional Unit", which includes the following teams:...
"Thank you so much!"
The seetal chile lives from your commitment - be it in prayer, in financing, in cooperation or simply in your benevolent participation. A lot of important things happen behind the scenes. Within the framework...
That was the Winter Camp 19/20
On 27 December 2019, we set off on a winter adventure in Lenzerheide with almost 40 participants. We were greeted by plenty of snow and sunshine and were able to beat the times on...
A contemplative evening
On 24 December we celebrated a very nice Christmas party at seetal chile. Everyone from our community, the village and the region was invited to spend the evening with us....
Alliance events in 2020
Relationships with our neighbouring parishes are important to us. We are part of the Evangelical Alliance Unteres Seetal with great conviction. Together with four neighbouring regional churches, we have organised the following events...
Like you and me
This is the seetal chile's theme for 2020. Will you join us on the journey? "I will bless you and you shall be a blessing" (according to Genesis 12:2)....
We pray for the winter camp
We're off soon! We are travelling with teenagers and young adults from the age of 14 to Lenzerheide for a week and enjoy the slopes. We wish...
Worship in Advent
Our last 19h service on Sunday took place in a slightly different form than usual: We transformed the bistro into a living room and celebrated a great worship evening together. It...
Launched: Welcome home for Advent
Since last Sunday 1st December, people from seetal chile have been opening the doors of their homes and inviting others in. The invitations are creative; from a dinner around the campfire to...
We celebrate Christmas
On 24 December, we invite people to Christmas Eve who would otherwise have to celebrate this evening alone or perhaps "as a couple/as a family alone". In addition to a festive meal, we will sing...
A healthy identity
I recently had a conversation with a man who was a pastor for years but now runs a life and health counselling and coaching practice. He said that in his counselling sessions he rarely...
Advent calendar from Sisterhood
On Sunday, many children's eyes will light up again thanks to the widespread tradition of Advent calendars. But let's be honest, in principle everyone is happy about an advent calendar?
Homeless and yet at home
On Sunday, 22 December at 10:00 a.m. we will celebrate Christmas together - children and adults - with lunch. We cordially invite you, your family, friends and acquaintances to...
Christmas parcel drive
Every year, tens of thousands of people from Switzerland give Christmas parcels to people in need in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. For the recipients, this is a great gift that will be remembered for a long time. It...
Competition of ideas
Under the motto "riif?!", glow Next has been exploring the topic of "men and women" for some time now. Various aspects have already been examined, discussed and scrutinised. We would like to think outside the box...
A meeting for mother and child
Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, except during school holidays, is "Muki-Träff" from 09:00 to 11:00. Our crèche in the centre of the seetal chile is ideal for...
ICF Ladies Lounge - we were there too!
Some of our Sisterhood women spent two inspiring days together with many other women at the ICF Ladies Lounge in Zurich. Various sermons on the topic of "Joy" made us think and reflect...
A new perspective!
Some hard-working helpers were able to enjoy this view several times last week. An unusual perspective of our worship hall! We carried out important assembly work at a dizzying height. Because from this coming Sunday, the...
The market goes online
We have developed a new online platform: Our market! In our weekly mail we have repeatedly placed various adverts: Someone is looking for a job, someone is selling their house, someone is looking for a...
Parameters for health
In the last issue, I promised parameters for this issue that are much more meaningful for the health of a church than its size. Michael Frost, an Australian theologian, lists the following...
Gaby Wentland comes to us
On 23/24 November, there will be two impressive events at seetal chile that will make you think and get under your skin: Saturday, 23 November 2019 at 19:30: "Human trafficking...
Winter Camp 19/20
Once again this year, we'll be spending time together in the snow over New Year! The winter camp takes place in the huge Arosa-Lenzerheide snow sports area for everyone aged 14 and over. You can expect 225 km of...
PRAY19 - that's how it was with us!
God was encountered and experienced in many different ways! Prayer was also rediscovered or deepened. Many testimonies testify to deep encounters with our God! The PRAY19 was for many...
Review and Outlook Sisterhood
On Saturday, Sisterhood took part in the Walk for Freedom in Zurich. Together we walked silently through Zurich's city centre for just under an hour in a single file to raise awareness of human trafficking.
With us "gits es Theater"
Since the beginning of September, the seetal chile theatre group has been meeting every week to rehearse a new play. This will consist of three parts and represent a development of the theme "Image of God" ....
Soon to end - the Chrischona Holidays
Over the last few days, our parishioners have experienced a lot of different things in a relaxed atmosphere, whether it was a city trip to Venice, beach holidays or a bike tour to a beautiful lighthouse....
glow Fresh goes to Alpamare
On 09 November 2019, it's finally time again: we're going to Alpamare! We cordially invite all teenagers and young people from Year 7 onwards to this legendary event....
Soon it will start...
The luggage is ready, the anticipation is great and the excitement is mounting: The Chrischona holidays are coming up! Tomorrow, around 50 of our parishioners, including our pastor Matthias Altwegg, will be travelling to the seaside...
Marcel Hager as guest
Since this summer, glow Next has been exploring the topic of sexuality and our calling as men and women of God under the motto "riif?!". On this occasion we are visited by...
Walk for Freedom!
In August, we women enjoyed a wonderful morning with a clothes swap, brunch and good conversation. In addition, the proceeds from the clothes swap were donated to a project in Moldova. Now the...
What is healthy grows all by itself
Recently, I have been confronted several times with the question of whether the seetal chile really needs to continue to grow. After I was informed in August about the "mission order" from...
Flea market - we are happy!
Last Saturday, the weather was beautiful and the seetal chile was buzzing with activity - it was flea market time! Already early in the morning some of the more than 40...
Listen live about persecuted Christians!
The number of Christians in India is growing, and at the same time their persecution is intensifying. There are brutal attacks on pastors and church members, sexual harassment and false accusations. Chhaya* is...
Lots of great stuff
Since Monday, various people from our church have been donating items for the flea market next Saturday. We are overwhelmed by the great things we are receiving! From bicycles to children's toys...
Welcome to info egge
Since last Sunday, we have a new place where visitors are greeted with a friendly smile. The members of the welcome team are there to help anyone who...
glow in the mountains
We set off at seven in the morning! We met as glow Youth and glow Next for the glow mountain day. The destination: still unclear - unfortunately, the Tierbergli hut was already...
Changing the world introvertedly
On 22 September at 10:00 a.m., Dr Debora Sommer will speak in the seetal chile service on the topic "Curtain up for quiet Christians". You are cordially invited to this inspiring service...
Talk service and baptism
"Being a Christian is trusting that God can make something of me that pleases others." Werner Messmer not only spoke such sentences, but also radiated them. It was very impressive how freely...
Jesus in focus
The figures confirm what we felt in the management team: For the first time in the last twelve years, the number of people attending church services did not increase last year. Stagnation. That is not at all...
In beautiful Thurgau
We travelled to beautiful Thurgau yesterday with a great group of senior citizens - and younger ones too 🙂 . To Weinfelden to be more precise. Our first stop was the...
The first steps
Various teams from seetal chile gathered at the youth centre on Thursday. It was an exciting evening on which we started the pilot project "Functional Unit Sunday" together. The following teams are...
Glue glue glue...
Today, hard-working helpers have repainted all our signage in many places in the centre and the youth centre. We like it at first sight and we think it...
Together in the mountains!
Gibt es etwas schöneres, als einen Tag in den Bergen? Wahrscheinlich nur eines: Gemeinsam einen Tag in den Bergen! Darum gehen wir als glow Youth und Next gemeinsam mit der…
Let's get to know each other!
The "get-to-know-you" morning on 11 January at 9:00 a.m. is an event designed to fulfil two tasks: For people who are still undecided, this should provide a basis for a good decision...
PRAY19
Switzerland prays for a whole year - without a break! This is Pray19 and we are joining this prayer movement as seetal chile! From 14 to 17 October 2019, our prayer room invites...
Flea market in Seon
We cordially invite everyone from the village and the region to visit our flea market. This will take place on Saturday 21 September 2019, from 11.00 to 17.00, at our...
Regio Worship Evening
Together with other Chrischona congregations from the region, we are celebrating a big worship service on Friday 30 August. The Lenzchile in Reinach invites you from 8.00 pm. Why don't you save this date...
Talk with Werner Messmer
The service on 1 September will be a seetal chile Talk with Werner Messmer. You are cordially invited to this service. The organisation and content of this event are...
Your idea is needed
Even during the summer holidays, the "welcoming culture" project continues to run at full speed in the background. On the evening of the community forum, we heard the idea of a platform à la tutti.ch.... several times.
Sisterhood invites...
...for a brunch with clothes swap on 17 August 2019 at 9.00 am at our seetal chile. Who doesn't have a pile of clothes in their wardrobe that...
How was it?
Happy - and a little tired - the children got out of the car last Saturday. Together we experienced an exciting week of camp in Gais. Every day the children...
glow Camp live
Off to Gais! On Saturday morning, 48 brave kids and their leaders travelled to the beautiful Appenzellerland. Once we arrived at our destination, we explored the area after a well-earned lunch, built a field standard and...
Who helps us to find inner peace?
Yesterday, in keeping with the hot summer temperatures, we celebrated a somewhat different 7pm service. After a lovely time of worship, L.S. took us on a perfect preparation for a relaxed holiday time. With...
We are there for each other
In the Odyssey saga by the Greek writer Homer, Mentor was a friend of Odysseus and at the same time educator, teacher and counsellor to Telemachus, Odysseus' son. While his father went to war against...
What a festival!
Last Saturday, we came together as a whole glow and celebrated the glow Fäscht. From kindergarteners to students, we shared experiences, got to know each other better and experienced very impressively that...
New! New! New!
We have been travelling with the name seetal chile and the corresponding corporate design for twelve years. In our day-to-day work with the logo and typeface, it became increasingly clear that it...
What happens in the Aabach?
In the Gospels, John the Baptist calls people to repentance and baptises those who want to give themselves to God anew and wait for the Saviour. Jesus himself is also...
I wonder what it will be.
This week, two hard-working helpers from the "Welcome Culture" project group were painting in our seetal chile classroom. Two wooden panels were painted with blackboard paint - I wonder what they will be used for?
Happy old age - illusion or reality?
This is the topic of the next senior citizens' afternoon at seetal chile. Erich Hunziker has been a contented AHV teenager since 2016 and will be giving practical tips for...
Summertime is reading time
"Reading is to the mind what gymnastics is to the body" - and we want to stay fit! That's why we've added new stories, novels, thrillers, adventure stories and books for young people to our...
It's going to be "es Fäscht!"
glow KiGo, glow Ameilsi, glow Kids, glow Youth and glow Next - all areas in our church that many children and young people attend. And that needs to be celebrated! On 22....
A coffee or a cappuccino?
Every Tuesday from 9.00 a.m. we invite you to "Zieschtigs-Kafi" in the seetal chile. There are always delicious home-baked snacks on the table to accompany a good cup of coffee....
Do you like taking pictures?
We can tell stories through images that we cannot describe with words. That's why we at seetal chile want to communicate more with images in the future. To this end, we are building...
A successful evening
Around 50 women of different ages met a week ago for the Sisterhood event and enjoyed the variety of countless international dishes and especially the fellowship with the many unique, valuable visitors. From...
"We wish...
...a happy and blessed Ascension tomorrow!" We were out and about in the village of Seon today with this greeting. It was raining cats and dogs, but that didn't stop us from...
Let's get to know each other!
The introductory evening on 14 June at 20:00 is an information event that is intended to fulfil two tasks: For people who are still undecided, this should provide a basis for making a good decision and...
A thank you to the generations
For the last time, I had the privilege of attending the teens' blessing wearing the "hat" of a father. I was delighted to see how appropriately, sensitively and in what a...
Glow into the future
Last Saturday, Jonas and I met with all the glow team leaders. Together we considered how we want to develop glow further. After an introduction from Jonas, I explained why...
We feel the heartbeat of the region
Around once a month, our pastor Matthias Altwegg meets with pastors from other Chrischona churches for an exchange. This time we visited the Lenzchile in Reinach....
Action in the sandstone cave
Last Saturday, the glow Ameisli and glow Kids had an action-packed afternoon in the sandstone cave in Gränichen. This time they played the robbers from the story of Tom and were allowed to...
EGW management visits us
An article in the idea Spektrum about our congregation prompted the management of the Evangelisches Gemeinschaftswerk EGW to pay us a visit at seetal chile today. With much interest...
You my soul, sing
Once a month, our pastor Matthias Altwegg holds a prayer service in the Unteres Seetal retirement and nursing home. Today, around 20 senior citizens attended and listened to his words about the living...
Life counselling, pastoral care, coaching...
We do a lot of pastoral care, life counselling and coaching at seetal chile and this is exactly the topic we would like to discuss on 20 June 2019 at 8 p.m. in the youth centre....
You are unique!
On this topic, Sisterhood invites you to an evening full of culinary diversity on Friday, 24 May. After a short input, we can enjoy a feast in a cosy atmosphere. In addition...
Red, yellow, green or blue?
What are my expectations of teamwork? How do I come across to others? Where can the others complement me and where can I be a complement myself? These and other questions...
Here we go...
At the last community forum, we focussed on finding out in which areas we can improve our welcoming culture. Colourful post-its were stuck on the walls and windows and lively discussions took place.
Let's glow!
When asked if I've had a good start in my new job here at seetal chile, I've always been able to happily answer with a "Yes, it feels like...
Hope in the midst of life
This was the motto of this year's Seniors' Day at St Chrischona - and we attended it with some of our seniors. In the morning, the "Chrischona-Berg" welcomed us in the most beautiful sunshine for some fine...
Under God's protection
Yesterday we were able to bless eleven of our teens in the church service with over 300 people in attendance - what a privilege! Many family members were there and celebrated with the young people...
A powerful evening
NEW WINE? - This was the theme of glow Next last Friday evening. Over 20 young men and women enjoyed a great time of worship together, eating delicious hot dogs and...
Where does the music come from?
That's what the team of employees asked themselves yesterday afternoon when the beautiful sounds of a choir reached their offices. The Nostalgiechörli Brittnau was visiting on the occasion of the senior citizens' afternoon. They sang, played...
"Es Abentüür"
Around 50 people experienced another great evening of "Abentüür Gebät" in the youth centre yesterday. Whether out loud or in silence, everyone was able to come before God as they felt like...
Over far too quickly...
During the Teens Event, which took place at the same time as the holiday fun, we stayed in seetal chile with five leaders and 25 teenagers. The teenagers took part in the holiday fun as leaders, and had the opportunity to...
What a week!
With around 150 kids and teens, the holiday fun and teens event took place at seetal chile last week. Under the motto "Joseph in the shadow of the pyramids", the...
glow Camp 2019
We bring the Romans to life! And in the beautiful "Roman Empire" in Gais in the canton of Appenzell. During the camp week from 6 to 13 July 2019, we will be fighting adventurous battles...
What use is a talisman to me?
Last Saturday the children from glow Ameisli and glow Kids romped around in the Seoner forest. Like Tom from the book "Not like robbers", some of the children were given a talisman, which...
The journey will soon come to an end
On Thursday it's "Welcome home" again for our travellers. Their almost two weeks in Israel are coming to an end. With a rucksack full of impressive experiences and stories, our travellers will return...
New in glow Next
Tomorrow, Friday 12 April, the glow Next starts with the new topic ?NEW WINE? There are many parables about wine and vines in the Bible. The programme wants to...
Shut the ...
... 2nd, 3rd or maybe even 4th was the name of the game last Saturday during the filming of the teaser for the glow camp. A few strong Romans marched by the indoor riding arena in...
Every year again
On the last weekend in March, the staff team and the church leadership climbed the beautiful Chrischona mountain -> the annual Chrischona conference took place. We experienced a day of exciting input on how we can share the gospel with...
Insight into Streetchurch
Last week, I visited Streetchurch in Zurich with Mirjam and Roger Sigg. We asked Managing Director Philipp Nussbaumer a lot of questions about agile leadership. Why...