Our vision for a congregation taking shape

Christ-centred
revival in Lugano.

For the English-speaking community. A place to worship and praise God together.

Adults talking together on a garden terrace above the lake.

Christian English-Language Congregation Lugano is taking shape as a welcoming community. Whether faith is familiar or new, you can begin with a question.

Plan a first visit Find your next step

Next English service: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 18:00 · also 8 November · Breganzona, Lugano.

In English. In Lugano. With space to belong.

Next service: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 18:00 · also 8 November

There's a place for you

Find your next step.

Church is more than Sunday.

Whether you want to explore faith, meet new people, find a community for your family, or help your teenager connect, there are different ways to get involved at CELCL.

Some groups, courses and events are still being shaped. Each link explains what is known and how to ask about your interest.

Find a group or course

Worship at the centre

Make room for God, and one another.

Faith is lived together, not only spoken about.

Christian worship brings Scripture, prayer, song, thanksgiving, and life with others into one shared response. Our Worship page also explains Holy Communion from the Bible, while stating clearly what CELCL still needs to decide.

Explore worship & Communion

Several generations of a family sharing an outdoor picnic.

Here for a week, or here to stay?

There is a first step for you.

The short-stay visitor and the whole family deserve clear information before they travel.

Two visitors consulting a paper map by a lakeside railing.

One Sunday in Lugano ↗

A family with children pausing along the Lugano lakefront.

Families & children ↗

Young people in a relaxed conversation around a table.

Teenagers ↗

Adults talking thoughtfully around a wooden table.

Alphalive is planned

Explore faith together, in English.

Big questions deserve honest conversation.

CELCL plans to offer Alphalive for people curious about life, faith and Jesus. A dedicated path also looks toward young people. Local dates, format, leaders and safeguarding are still being confirmed.

Discover Alphalive

Start with a hello

A welcome you can picture.

Moving to a new city, returning to church, or asking your first questions about faith can all feel like a big step.

Our hope is for CELCL to be a place where conversation comes before assumptions, people can get to know one another, and a first visit feels easy to understand. This remains a vision for development, with practical details to be approved locally.

Meet the developing vision

Two friends walking along the Lugano-inspired lakeside.

A future welcome film

See the welcome, when it is real.

A short film could help a newcomer hear from approved CELCL leaders, see an actual venue, and understand the atmosphere before attending. There is no CELCL video yet.

Meet the peopleIntroduce approved leaders in their own words.
See the placeShow the confirmed entrance, room, and accessibility route.
Know the first stepEnd with verified time, location, and contact details.

Storyboard only. Filming, consent, captions, and publication approval are still needed.

Friends sharing food at an outdoor table by the lake.

WELCOME FILM · STORYBOARDComing later, with real voices.No video is available yet.

Our developing vision

Worship together.
Welcome people.

Directions to explore as this English-language congregation takes shape.

A community grows around more than a calendar. Worship, welcome, conversation, and care can shape life together.

For CELCL, these are directions to explore in English. Exact mission, beliefs, and leadership still need local approval.

Read the developing vision

Worship GodExplore faithBuild friendshipCare for others

Two neighbours walking and talking under a town arcade in light rain.

Curiosity belongs here

Questions can be a beginning.

You do not need polished answers to explore faith.

We hope CELCL can grow into a place for open, thoughtful conversation. No CELCL discussion group or course has been announced; the Explore Faith page explains the proposed approach and what still needs to be planned.

Explore faith

Good to know

Honest answers first.

Welcome begins with clarity.

When is the next English service?

Sunday 11 October 2026 at 18:00 · also 8 November, at CEP Lugano, Via Camara 16, 6932 Breganzona. The visit page has a map and answers to common questions.

Can I bring children?

Yes, please do! Children of every age are warmly welcome. The more the merrier! Separate children's and youth activities are still being developed; the Families and Teenagers pages share our hopes.

Can I ask a question before visiting?

Yes. The Contact page has an email address for questions about the announced service and future plans.

A first visit

Know what to expect before you arrive.

The visit page has the date, time, address and a map, plus answers to the questions first-time visitors usually ask.

See the visit guide