Get involved
At the English Reformed Church we enjoy a variety of Christian fellowship activities together.
And we also welcome new volunteers to help strengthen the work of the Church.
Please get in touch if you would like to take part in any of the fellowship or volunteer activities outlined below.
“Within these walls let no-one be a stranger”
Fellowship opportunities
20s & 30s group
Enjoy fellowship with young people within the church. Various activities are organised including lunches, movie nights, podcast discussions, and outings such as visiting a museum together.
All are welcome to join, with updates being shared in the group through WhatsApp and Facebook.
Timing: The first Sunday of each month at 12.00 for lunch, and other spontaneous dates and times!
Contact person: Elisabeth IJmker
Coffee morning
Enjoy some informal fellowship over a nice cup of coffee. The gatherings are currently hosted in the church by various volunteers, and are important to keep the older and long-standing church members connected to each other and to the church.
All are welcome to join.
Timing: The first Tuesday of each month at 10.30.
Contact person: Sies Plokker
Bible study
Join an active Bible study group that meets online every first and third Wednesday of the month to discuss, and reflect on, various books of the Old and New Testaments, various Bible texts and related poems, music and other topics.
The Bible study is currently led by locum ministers of the church. Contact Peggy to receive the relevant materials and link to participate online.
Timing: The first and third Wednesday of each month at 19.30.
Contact person: Peggy Krol
Church choir
The choir is a mixed group of 30 to 40 men and women who come together to share their vocal talents with the church. Singers of all nationalities, ages, backgrounds, and musical abilities make up this dedicated group. Under the direction of Music Director, Richard Zook, the choir regularly participates in Sunday worship, as well as other festive occasions.
If you enjoy singing and would like to get involved, do get in touch.
Timing: Choir rehearsal takes place in the church on Tuesday evenings at 19.30.
Contact person: Richard Zook
Volunteering opportunities
Media support
The English Reformed Church is an old church with contemporary needs! The Media team is responsible for live-streaming, maintenance of the ERC website, social media management, the church magazine and more.
So if you are comfortable with tech and media and can offer some of your time, the Media team would be keen to hear from you.
Timing: When support is needed varies depending on the media channel.
Contact person: Heleen Koning & Annemiek Sinnige
Prayer group
If anyone feels in need of prayer, either for themselves or for someone else, please contact Peggy who shares all prayer requests with the prayer group at church.
The group members take turns praying with and for people after Sunday worship in the church. New volunteers are always welcome to help through the power of prayer.
Timing: After Sunday worship in the church.
Contact person: Peggy Krol
Cooking at de Kloof
Would you like to help cook for the homeless? Once a month a small group of volunteers cook a hot meal for around 45 homeless people. Meals are prepared and served at a shelter in the centre of Amsterdam.
It’s rewarding work and volunteers have a lot of fun together. You’d be very welcome to join.
Timing: The second Saturday of the month from 9.30 to 13.00.
Contact person: Giles Francis
Bible reading
Passages from the Bible are read as part of Sunday worship each week, and the readings are done by volunteers from the congregation. We have a diverse congregation and hope that this diversity is seen reflected in our readers.
If you feel this is something that you would like to do, please let us know.
Timing: During Sunday worship service. A schedule of readers is created aligned to the availability of readers
Contact person: Rosiemarie Tiggelovend