Intercontinental Church Society
Encyclopedia
The Intercontinental Church Society is a global mission organisation run by the Church of England
that provides a ministry
to English speaking people through Anglican churches around the world.
The organisation was founded in 1823. There are 55 chaplains in 65 locations both on permanent and temporary bases.
In the Paris area there are five ICS churches:
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
that provides a ministry
Christian ministry
In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith. 2003's Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as "carrying forth Christ's mission in the world", indicating that it is "conferred on each Christian in baptism." It is performed by all Christians...
to English speaking people through Anglican churches around the world.
The organisation was founded in 1823. There are 55 chaplains in 65 locations both on permanent and temporary bases.
In the Paris area there are five ICS churches:
- St.Peter's, ChantillyChantilly, OiseChantilly is a small city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune in the department of Oise.It is in the metropolitan area of Paris 38.4 km...
- Fontainebleau Anglican Church
- Holy Trinity, Maisons Laffitte
- St.Michael's, Paris
- St. Mark's, Versailles