Warsaw International Church is an inter-denominational congregation of worldwide Christian community. It was the first English-language church to worship publicly in Warsaw after the fall of communism, and is located at 21B Miodowa Street, on the edge of Warsaw's Old Town.
We are truly international. At Sunday worship, you can expect to see a whole range of countries represented. As people from many different national and cultural traditions, our common language of worship is English, and we celebrate together the universal goodness of our God who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ.
Because the Church of Jesus Christ is bigger than any single denomination, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our members and participants. We rejoice in the gifts coming from those backgrounds and welcome everyone's involvement! It is our prayer that, with your participation, Warsaw International Church will be a blessing to you as much as you will be to us.
Together we can be more faithful and whole in our lives as Christians living in community with one other.
Founded on October 28, 1984, Warsaw International Church began as a small gathering of about 25 expatriates meeting in the U.S. Embassy cafeteria during the challenging times of communist Poland. What started as a need for English-language Protestant worship has blossomed into a thriving, diverse congregation representing every continent and numerous countries.
From those humble beginnings behind the Iron Curtain, through the dramatic changes of 1989, to our current status as a fully self-sufficient international church, WIC has been a testament to God's faithfulness and the power of Christian unity across cultural boundaries.
Our journey reflects the broader story of Poland's transformation, while maintaining our core mission: to be a spiritual home where Christians from diverse backgrounds can worship together in harmony and serve our host community.
Pastor Harry Irrgang has been leading Warsaw International Church with a heart for the international community. His unique background and extensive experience in ministry make him a bridge-builder across cultures.
The Church Pastor
Harry was born in Birmingham, England in 1951, of German parents who lived in Poland up to World War Two. His mother church was the Polish Lutheran Church in Exile in Birmingham, where he also played the organ. He studied German Literature at the University of Wales, did postgraduate teacher training there, and wrote a Ph.D. on the medieval theologian and mystic, Master Eckhart.
As a young man, Harry felt the call to be a pastor, assuming this would be in his Polish Lutheran Church in England. He therefore came to Poland to learn Polish (1978-80), meeting his wife Ania in Warsaw. However, on returning to the UK, he was unable to finance theological studies and went into language teaching instead. In the meantime, Ania joined him in the UK to study Church Education in Birmingham, where they married in 1982.
In 1986 Harry and Ania emigrated to Poland, and Harry worked as a legal and financial translator until his retirement. He thought he had misheard God’s call, as nothing had come of pastoring in the UK, but the Lord had other plans. In 2017 he was invited to pastor Warsaw International Church: the call had not been misheard after all. It was just that, instead of pastoring a Polish church in England, he was ultimately to pastor an English church in Poland. God moves in mysterious ways.
Harry is interested in collecting hymns – especially old revival hymns, many of which are now almost forgotten. Ania and Harry also enjoy walking in Poland’s diversified countryside, and are both lovers of nature.
Contact PastorAt our church, we prioritize building supportive communities through regular gatherings and small group meetings. We believe this creates a sense of belonging and support for our members, as well as outreach and engagement with the broader community.
Our mission at Warsaw International Church is to unite Christians of diverse backgrounds through English-language worship, fellowship, education, and community outreach. We welcome all to join us in worshipping Jesus Christ and building bridges across cultural divides.
We prioritize worshipping and serving God. Through prayer, scripture study, and communal worship, we seek to deepen our relationship with God and create a welcoming space for all who seek to hallow God's presence.
We have been out on the streets of Warsaw, targeting any English speakers we can find, by engaging them in conversation about spiritual matters and handing out tracts. The tracts we distribute are special, because our worshippers themselves have written them, in the form of short testimonies.
New to Warsaw or a long-term resident? Searching for an English-speaking congregation? No matter who you are, we warmly welcome you to our worship service. Join us for a day or make Warsaw International Church your home away from home.
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Worship every Sunday at 11:00 am. Entrance to the church on Schillera Street; church service on the 2nd floor. Fellowship hour after worship service. Enjoy tea, coffee, snacks, and conversation with the congregation.
Join our Fellowship Group on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month for Bible study, prayer, and meaningful discussions about Scripture. All are welcome, regardless of your knowledge level or familiarity with Bible study. Come learn with us!
Join our Fellowship Group every Friday at 1 Willowa Street to share your prayer needs and pray for them and for each other, as well as for spiritual growth and revival. The church that prays together stays together! Learn how to pray corporately with us!