ICEL is an open church. You do not need to become a member to take part in any our activities or events, our Sundays services or communion.
Yet, ICEL has the legal status of a Belgian non-profit organization (vzw), which requires a Board (with Board members) and General Assembly (with members).
Legal responsibilities of the General Assembly are e.g. approving budgets, approving financial accounts, appointing Board members.
ICEL wants to be fully transparent about its vision, strategy, usage of financial resources, and the official meetings of the General Assembly are the place this happens. The General Assembly typically meets once a year, in the beginning of each calender year, to approve the financial accounts of the previous calendar year and to agree upon the budget for the year ahead. Also to other important or strategic choices can addressed, discussed and decided upon.
If you wish to get involved in the direction of the church and/or have a better understanding of ICEL’s financial commitments and decisions, becoming a member is the way to go.
Let us know if you’re interested in becoming a member of ICEL vzw via this contact form and we will get back to you with all the relevant information.
Documents available for download:
- Presentation about membership
- ICEL vzw statutes: official legal legal document required for any Belgian non-profit organization:
- Charter: contains a statement of faith, vision and mission of ICEL, the way ICEL is structured, procedures etc.
- Membership application form