St. Aidan & St. Silas - The Stable, Cheltenham

Welcome! We are a small urban community church with a MASSIVE heart, part of the Anglican Parish of West Cheltenham, that includes St. Barnabas, and St. Mark.
For The Stable Company click on the link on the right.
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This Sunday 21st March at 10.30am we continue our Lent Series: 'What gets you out of bed?', with Sam Williams and we also have our Annual Church Meeting from 11.15 to 12.15.
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We have a friendly, fun feel, and we meet whenever we can, but especially every Sunday at 10.30am in St. Aidan on Coronation Square, which we nickname 'THE STABLE' for the non churchy stuff.

Sunday services are varied with a monthly pattern, and we cater for a wide range of personalities and ages. We use all sorts of music, and we enjoy a laugh and socialising together. We use film clips, stories, and short talks to bring alive truths that everyone can find value in.

We look forward to visitors all the time and provide clear service sheets and instructions for all to follow. We hope people can feel they belong first, before they might believe, and each person's journey of faith is allowed to flourish at their own pace.

Our strap line is: 'Encouraging Faith in People', for we want people to believe in the living God, in Christ, but we also want to believe in people as well. We seek to be encouraging like Aidan, faithful like Silas, and just like Jesus.

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Vicar: Rev Philip Smith
3 Deacon Close Cheltenham,GL51 3NY
01242 528567

Weddings & Baptisms:
Team Administrator:
Mrs Teresa Bailey 01242 580022

Email goes through to Vicar

Regular Services and Events

Sunday

The 9am Monthly Service
A monthly reflective way to start the week. Not an alternative to our monthly All Age but an opportunity to come to church early if you are wanting to go out for the day. Usually has the same teaching as the 10.30am.
Every first Sunday at 9:00 AM for ¾ hour

All Age
A fun informal service where we all stay together and learn from each other.
Every first Sunday at 10:30 AM for 55 minutes

Communion
Following songs and a talk we celebrate communion in a variety of ways: in the round, at the communion rail, or centrally from our lovely Nave Table made from the Princess Elizabeth Oak Tree. We also give communion to children before confirmation.
Every second and fourth Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Morning Praise
A Service of the Word in a variety of styles. There's always a spot for the children before they leave for their own activities, then they return near the end to show what they've been doing.
Every third Sunday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

secondsundays@seven
Done and Dusted in a hour with 15 minutes of songs 15 minutes of teaching using DVD's 15 minutes of prayer and 15 minutes of refreshments and chat.
Every second Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour

Monday

CAMEO Club for the over 50's
For all who enjoy the company of others. The activities are varied and try to reflect the interests of those who attend, so we welcome ideas for things to do, issues to discuss, new skills to learn, and folk who can entertain. We are networked with all that goes on for the over 50’s in our community, so we also welcome news of other groups, outings, etc. so that all can enjoy more of what happens in our area. Cost: £1.50 suggested donation for each session, which covers costs, a cup of tea, coffee and biscuits.
Every first and third Monday at 2:00 PM for 1½ hours

Wednesday

Midweek Communion at St. Mark
A Said Communion service held in St. Mark, Church Road. Lasts about 40 minutes followed with tea , coffee and great cakes.
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 40 minutes

Thursday

Music Group
Come and join us as we practice for the Sunday services and expand our musical reportoire. Newcomers and old timers welcome. You can come even if you don't take part on Sundays
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours

Friday

Friday Coffee Shop
Take a break from shopping at the weekly Coronation Square Market. We offer simple refreshments and great company. The coffee's Fair Trade so it doesn't leave a bad taste in the mouth! You can also collect a veggie Box. Small £5 Large £7.50
Every Friday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours

Saturday

Saturday Cafe
A chill-out zone for families and anyone. We will entertain the kids whilst you read the papers and have a chat. Simple refreshments, bouncy castle, crafty stuff, bell ringing, and a Fischy Music sing-a-long to round off a good morning.
Every first Saturday at 10:00 AM for 2 hours