“A community that seeks God together, shares His love, and lives this truth every day.”
Gathered around the Word
Our mission
Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, fostering spiritual and social transformation through the Word of God. We seek to live and share the love of Christ, forming committed disciples who positively impact the community in which we are rooted.
Proclaim the Gospel
Faithfully sharing the Good News in every context and opportunity.
Life of Prayer
Cultivating a daily life of prayer and dependence on God alone.
Authentic Fellowship
Promoting a warm, authentic, and welcoming community for all.
Form Leaders
Identifying and equipping prepared and committed leaders for ministry.
Mercy & Justice
Serving through concrete acts of compassion, mercy, and justice.
All Generations
Reaching and valuing children, youth, adults, and the elderly.
Join us in this mission of bringing hope and the abundant life that only Christ can offer.
Who are we?
Origins and development
The history of the Reformed Evangelical Church (ERE) La Chapelle in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is closely tied to the rich Protestant tradition of the Cévennes, a region marked by centuries of reformed faith and religious resistance.
First records of the ERE in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
1905
Inauguration of the current temple on Boulevard des Remparts
1877
Separation of Church and State in France — reorganization of French Protestantism
1931
1877
First records of the ERE in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
1905
Separation of Church and State in France — reorganization of French Protestantism
1931
Inauguration of the current temple on Boulevard des Remparts
Born from the desire to maintain a distinct reformed evangelical identity, the community is today established on the Boulevard des Remparts in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort and affiliated with UNEPREF (National Union of Reformed Evangelical Protestant Churches of France). The responsible pastors are Paulo Sicoli (associate pastor) and Nicolas Thébault (interim pastor).
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
Local context: a Protestant town
98%
Huguenot in the 17th century
Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort is known for its rich Protestant heritage. In the 17th century, the town was predominantly Huguenot, with approximately 98% of its population adhering to the Reformed faith. After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, the original temple was destroyed and a fort was built to contain the local Protestants. In addition to ERE La Chapelle, the town is home to the Grand Temple, built between 1820 and 1822. It is one of the largest Protestant temples in France, characterized by its neoclassical architecture and impressive organ dating from 1854.
Our values
The principles that guide our community
The Word of God
We believe the Bible is the Word of God and want to follow its teachings in our daily lives.
Spiritual Growth
We desire to grow each day in our faith and draw closer to Jesus.
Witness
We want to share the love of Jesus around us with joy and simplicity.
Community
We believe in the importance of a united community, where each person uses their gifts to help others.
Service
We are committed to serving others with generosity and justice.
Unity
We respect each person's differences while seeking to live together in unity.
Join us to live together in the hope and love that Jesus Christ offers us!
The foundations of our belief
Statement of faith
01
One God
We believe in one God, creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
02
Holy Scripture
We believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, the supreme authority for faith and life.
03
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, truly God and truly man, the only Savior and Lord, who died for our sins and rose again.
04
Holy Spirit
We believe in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in every believer and guides the Church.
Pastoral team
The pastor guiding our community with love and dedication
Pastor
Paulo Sicoli
A Brazilian missionary in Europe since 2004, Paulo Sicoli is the pastor of the Reformed Evangelical Church La Chapelle in Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort. Sent by APMT and partnering with UNEPREF, he dedicates his ministry to teaching, pastoral care, and church planting.
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Come visit us
Join us every Sunday at 10:00 AM and discover a community that welcomes you with open arms.