TILEHURST, St Catherine of Siena Church and Centre - Berkshire

We are part of the Anglican Parish of Tilehurst St.Catherine and Calcot St.Birinus.
Our Parish Purpose is to "Worship God and show that Jesus' love makes a difference in reaching, serving and caring."

St.Catherine of Siena Church and Centre is a resource for the whole Parish. Here in worship St.Catherine's congregations seek to meet with God and with each other. We seek to respond to the living God active among us.The sense of God's presence grows week by week.

Our worship is Charismatic, emphasizing the presence of God among us and using the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. We look for "Signs and Wonders" and witness people brought to greater wholeness in body, mind and spirit.

We have Easter and Summer holiday clubs and weekly activities for young people of all ages.

There is a on-going program of reaching out to the Parish through visiting and prayer request slips.

We love to welcome families into the friendly church family. If you would like to talk about Thanksgiving and Baptism please contact us - we are sure that you and your family will enjoy our special ALL AGE 11.30 service.Here as a growing congregation we meet informally and enjoy being with God together.In the informality God moves in presence, power and peace.

Cornwell Community Church offers another Anglican District Church in the Parish and from October 1st we have been proud to carry the St.Birinus name forward as we add yet another District Church to the Parish. This great figure of mission will be an inspiration to us as we look for God's plan for the future.

The Church is the people not the buildings- why not join us in the journey - we will be pleased to
experience God's presence with you.

Rev. Denis Smith MA Vicar

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Rev.Denis Smith MA
The Vicarage
Wittenham Avenue
Tilehurst
Reading
RG31 5LN
Tel: 01189427786

Regular Services and Events

Sunday

Early Service
A quiet, reflective,liturgical yet friendly service to start the day in God's presence. We sit together at the front of the church, there is a short address on the Lectionary Readings and time for reflection. The service includes liturgy for Holy Communion and on the first Sunday Morning Prayer. Coffee is served after the service do that we can share news and get to know each other better.
Weekly except when All Together United Parish Service held every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour

The 9.30
A chance to become more aware of the reality and increasing presence of God together. There are times of silence, worship, testimony, healing and an address. We aim to listen to what God is saying and respond to it. We aim to experience the presence of God through Word, Spirit and Sacrament in a service that is both Charismatic and Liturgical. The service includes Holy Communion on a least 3 Sundays each month an important moment when we come together before God and receive from God,allowing time to be touched by the living God among us. Once a month there is an in- depth exploration of a passage of scripture through which we allow God to meet with us and minister to us. Services frequently contain times of ministry in the power of the holy spirit - laying on of hands and anointing.
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

The 11.30
An All age event with Baptisms or Thanksgivings on 1st Sundays as required. Informal worship and sharing together forthe young and young at heart. We gather at the front of the church on chairs and carpet as children before the Lord. There are regular "feasts" when we remember the meal Jesus had with his friends and sense the presence of God with us. Each week has a theme and a suggestion of something to bring and story to share. All ages and abilities very welcome - some of our songs incorporate signs. There are flags to wave in the quiet moments and instrument to bash in the noisy ones. There is prayer Dog to help us to pray and know that God loves us.Everything is used to help us enjoy God's presence. It's a great place to be.
Weekly except when united service held every Sunday at 11:30 AM for ¾ hour

Word in Action
We explore and discover together the riches of God's message to us in the Bible. We do this by thinking, praying and discussing. We then put what we have discovered into action by listening to God and letting the Holy Spirit move among us in power.
Every first Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1½ hours

Tuesday

Cool Club (held at The Cornwell Centre)
An after-school club for 5-7's with fun, games, craft and Bible stories. This is part of the Parish Children and Youthwork programme. Held at the Cornwell Centre.
Weekly during term time every Tuesday at 4:30 PM for 1 hour

Thursday

Midday Worship
A short informal service with a brief discussion on the days readings.
Every Thursday at 12:00 PM for ½ hour

Lunch Time
Open to all. Soup, sandwich and a roll, cakes and drinks in a friendly atmosphere. There is a chance to receive prayer for Healing and other need.
Every Thursday at 12:30 PM for ¾ hour

Friday

GLuG (The God loves you gang)
For children aged 8-11. Games, craft and activities with a Christian perspective plus trips and 'Saturday specials'. We aim to give Children an experinces in which to discover God.
Weekly in term time every Friday at 6:00 PM for 1½ hours