St. Peter's Anglican Church – Serving the Château d'Oex and Gstaad Region of the Swiss Alps

Evening Services

We warmly invite you to join us for our Evening Services held each Sunday at 5.30 p.m. Services are being held in-person at St. Peters and also online.

Please contact us for Zoom details or join our YouTube live stream. Our weekly newsletter provides details of services and activities.

Find out a little more about our chaplain, Mark Fletcher and his family here.

St. Peter's Renovations

Please join us in preserving the rich heritage of St. Peter’s, our local Anglican church in Château d’Oex.

September 2024 will mark 125 years since the original building of St. Peter’s was completed. Despite the harsh conditions of the Alpine winters and the summer storms, the building has weathered well. Over the years, however, time has taken its toll. A recent assessment by our architect, Beat Wampfler, together with the Swiss Monument Protection Society, has revealed that it is urgent that we restore the façade and address related areas of concern on the exterior.

Your support and generosity in contributing to this renovation will ensure that future generations in the Pays d’Enhaut will continue to find solace, inspiration and a sense of community at St. Peter’s.

About St. Peter's, Château d'Oex

St. Peter’s is an Anglican Church which has served the English-speaking community of Château-d’Oex and the Gstaad region of the Swiss Alps since 1899. We are home to a church family from a wide variety of denominations and nations.

We exist to reflect the love of God and to be a community where people can explore the life of faith, ask questions and encounter God. We are a community where all are welcome, and we love to see people grow and flourish as they find their place and discover their unique contributions to the Church and the world.

Worship is simple, thoughtful and accessible. We would love to welcome you to worship with us and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

FACVV

St. Peter’s is an Anglican church within the Diocese of Europe. We are a member of the Federation of Anglican and Old Catholic Churches in the Canton de Vaud. Learn more about the FACVV on their website here.

Safeguarding

St. Peter’s is committed to being a safe place for everyone, but particularly children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We are a member of the Anglican Communion, and follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies on Safeguarding.

Our Safeguarding Officer is Caroline Hatchell who can be contacted by email.

The Diocese of Europe’s safeguarding page can be found here and it contains important information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact Caroline or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. And of course if you have urgent concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Life Events

There are milestone events in life, and we are delighted to walk with you at these moments.

For more information about Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals at St. Peter’s please contact the Chaplain.

Baptism and Thanksgiving

Baptism is more than just a thanksgiving for the birth of a child. It marks the beginning of the life of faith and becoming a part of the Church. As well as Baptisms, we also offer Thanksgiving Services, where we thank God for the gift of a new child and pray for them and for their family.

Wedding

There is nothing quite like a church wedding. They are beautiful and romantic and deeply significant moments in your life together, as you stand before friends and family and God, and make solemn vows of love to one another. St. Peter’s is a beautiful church to be married in, and we would be delighted to share in the preparation for this most special day.

Funerals

Despite the sadness and loss that we experience at the end of life, funerals can be deeply significant events, that help us to grieve, offer the comfort of faith, and celebrate the life of our loved ones. We consider it an honour to share this stage of the journey with others.

How to find us

Services on YouTube

Visit the St. Peter’s YouTube channel to see some of our previous services or the link below to watch last Sunday’s sermon.

This talk was given by Revd. Mark Fletcher at St. Peter’s Château d’Oex on 17 September 2023.

In his thought-provoking talk, Revd. Mark Fletcher delves into Mark’s Gospel, focusing on the baptism and temptation of Jesus Christ. He begins with an engaging question: “Who would you invite to a dinner party?” Remarkably, Jesus often tops the list, transcending religious affiliations. Revd. Fletcher attributes Jesus’s resilience and sense of identity to His baptism, where God declares, “You are my Son, whom I love; with you, I am well pleased.”

Revd. Fletcher argues that this divine affirmation underpins Jesus’s ministry, providing him with an unshakable foundation. He parallels this experience to our Christian journey, where blessings and love come before achievement. Our baptism signifies God’s eternal love, just as Jesus’s did.

Additionally, the sermon touches upon the transformative power of “wilderness” experiences, often seen as periods of struggle. These times are portrayed as necessary steps in our spiritual maturation, preparing us for greater responsibilities.

Concluding with an invitation to follow Jesus and embrace a new identity rooted in God’s love, Revd. Fletcher’s talk serves as a reminder that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and we are called to respond.

Join us as we explore the life of Jesus and how His baptism and temptation can serve as an everlasting foundation for our own lives. Amen.