21-25 August 9h-12h

Place: American Church in Paris
Dates:  21-25 August 2017
Times: 9h-12h
Who: Children ages 3-10

This year for VBS, we hope you'll join us in "Rome"...right here at ACP!

You'll explore the caves of the underground church, meet the Apostle Paul, create cool Bible-times projects, experience thrilling dramas, play high-energy games, and hear unforgettable music. Plus you'll meet lots of new friends!

Please contact Allison Wheeler, Children’s Ministry Director for more information.

Places are limited, and we have reached capacity. Registration is closed.

Also, we need many adult and youth volunteers, so if you're willing to lend a hand, please send a message to the Allison Wheeler.

Jake and Tricia Van Asten are from Princeton, New Jersey. Jake is currently working on his Masters of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary, and Tricia works as a graphic designer. They have been married for two years and most recently moved from Austin, Texas, where Tricia worked as graphic designer for a start-up and Jake worked for a small software company. They have both been active leaders in Young Life, which is a ministry for high school students. In Princeton, they work for Christian Union which ministers to undergraduates at Princeton University. Jake and Tricia enjoy being outside, eating good food, reading, exploring new places, and hanging out with people.

Jake and Tricia arrive in August. You can contact Jake by email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Friday 22 September

Building Community Together - Fundraising concert, auction, and reception:

Save the date: Friday 22 September

Celebrate and support ACP's community building, and its impact in Paris and around the world. Please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any items or experiences that you would like to donate to the auction.

Building Community Together Fundraiser

If you would like to celebrate and support some of the physical projects that help create and sustain ACP as a welcoming and safe space we invite you to a special concert, food and auction event on Friday, 22 September 2017. We will have Alan Gogoll with us who is internationally recognized as one of the finest solo acoustic guitarists in the world. You can learn more about Alan and hear his music at www.alangogoll.com. The evening will also include food and both a live and silent auction.

Alan Gogoll Biography

Alan Gogoll is a solo acoustic guitarist from the picturesque seaside town of Hobart, Tasmania. Recognised internationally as one of the finest solo acoustic guitarists, Alan has built his award winning reputation on intricate and uplifting musical performances and compositions using his original Bell Harmonics technique and signature guitar tunings which have seen him featured both nationally and internationally such as on ABC Classic FM & in Guitar World.

Thursday 14 September in the Thurber Room – Meal at 19h; Presentation 19h45-21h15
Actions to Alleviate The Refugee Crisis

Have You Ever Wondered What You Could Do To Alleviate The Refugee Crisis?

Come to the Thurber lecture given by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) France and find out how you may help, even if ever so modestly.

Every night thousands of asylum seekers sleep on the streets of Paris. Faced with this situation, JRS France has put into place its Welcome Program, the heart of which is defined as “reciprocal hospitality”. In the course of 10 years, JRS France has learned what works and has come up with a practical framework to closely guide families who accept to host an asylum seeker between 4 and 6 weeks. Get to meet other families in the Welcome network and share best practices. Above all, get to know an asylum seeker. If you want guidance on the spiritual benefit you may draw from such an experience, that too is available to you.

You can’t host? Find out how you can participate.

Père Antoine Paumard, S.J., Director of JRS France and Marcela Villalobos Cid, Coordinator of Welcome in France will explain how the program works and what they have learned over the years. Nicola Craig will tell you about her experience hosting asylum seekers, her motivation for doing so, what it was like and why she decided to do it four times.

Thurber Lectures is an adult community gathering and growth time that is open to all.

Thursday 21 September in the Thurber Room – Meal at 19h; Presentation 19h45-21h15
Modern Cosmology and Jesus

Prof. Keith Ward (Emeritus Professor of Divinity, Oxford University; Professorial Research Fellow, Heythrop College)

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!

From September 2017, ACP will be running another Alpha course (open to all ages) every Thursday, for 10 weeks, beginning 28 September. Using the latest video talks by Nicky Gumbel (in English with French subtitles), each session starts with a meal at 19h00 followed by a short video looking at different aspects of the Christian faith, with topics such as How can I have faith? and Does God heal today? Afterwards there are small group discussions, where you can talk about what you have heard and ask any questions you might have.

No question is too simple or too hostile!! Whether you've never heard of God, you're someone who has recently come to faith or you have been a Christian all of your life, this course is for you! Even if you've been a Christian for many years, Alpha is a great way to remind yourself about the fundamental aspects of faith and it is also perfect to invite friends to who are seeking answers about life...so why not invite them to come along with you?

For more information, please feel free to contact the Alpha team here. Make sure that you keep up-to-date with details about the Launch Party and the course by checking the ACP website and social media channels.

Saturday 7 October

Building Community Together - Fundraising concert, auction, and reception:

Join us for this popular orientation program designed to help English-speaking newcomers settle into their new life in Paris.

Saturday 7 October 2017, 9h ~ 18h
Save the date. Tickets on sale soon.

 About Bloom     

 Since 1965, the American Church has sponsored Bloom Where You’re Planted – Tips for Living in France. This full day seminar, designed to assist English-speaking newcomers to France, features speakers and/or workshops on various topics from food and wine tasting to health care and general safety, need-to-know subjects, and just plain fun facts about France. Bloom helps with understanding cultural differences, creating a new life in Paris, and getting connected with friends and organizations throughout Paris and the surrounding areas.