Take a stroll on the Naughty Elves Woodland Walk, visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy refreshments at the Cabin Cafe. Cost of 8 pounds per child includes a gift. Limited parking, fully accessible and dogs on leads are welcome.

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All youth are invited to a pizza and games night in the Ministry Centre. A parent carer will need to register you on the night, for more details, contact Adam Post on 07792 594490. If you are available to volunteer your time to help with this event, please let Adam know.

We encourage you to join us for a short service of Morning Prayer, Monday to Thursday, at 9.00 am. Participants meet in the Upper Room at the Ministry Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays, and on Facebook and Zoom Monday - Thursday. A recording of Morning Prayer is also available to watch on Facebook after each service.

A group for pregnant ladies, and parents with babies under 9 months of age. A chance to meet and chat over a cuppa - sharing stories and supporting one another. Cost is £2 per family.

To learn more about what’s offered, watch this video interview with Tricia Slater, the group’s coordinator, and Olivia, a mother who attends the group with her twin boys. https://youtu.be/ao8oq2UcKnw

For more information, contact the Christ Church Aughton office : 01695 424530

Bring along your knitting needles and wool to Café Vista, where you can meet up with our Knit and Natter group for morning coffee and conversation. The cost is £5 in aid local charities. If you have any wool you'd like to donate, the Knit and Natter group would be very grateful so they can continue knitting items for various groups and charities! All are welcome! The cafe is accessible via stairs or a lift.

If you are interested in playing football, Cottage Lane Mission has organized a meet up at St.Bede’s school every Monday from 8-9pm.

Our Toddler Group is run by volunteers to support the local community. Our aim is to provide a safe, relaxed, friendly and inviting space for all pre-school aged children (0-3 years) and their carers ... whether that's Dad, Mum, Grandparent or carer. There's plenty of space for the more energetic little person and quiet spaces for the smaller or more static ones. Plenty of toys, and we provide refreshments for all ages!

Due to the popularity of this Group, we operate a waiting list.

Cost is £4 per family.

For more information, contact the Christ Church Aughton office : 01695 424530

The café is located upstairs in the Ministry Centre and is open to everyone who enjoys hot drinks, cake, scones, toast and light lunches. Open Tues - Fri 10.30 am - 3 pm. It is recommended to book a table through the church office ahead of your visit. The cafe is accessible via stairs or a lift.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Cafe, please contact the Ministry Centre Office for more details.

Due to the high demand for this class on Wednesdays, a second session is now available on Tuesdays from 1.30 - 2.30 pm in the Ministry Centre.

Exercising to uplifting music, the classes are a fun way for older adults to stay active, healthy and connected. Everyone is welcome as exercises can be done seated or standing.

Watch this video https://youtu.be/VSWYGUWvwo to see a class in action at the Ministry Centre and learn how the classes are positively impacting the physical and mental health of participants.

Booking is essential. Contact Margaret Wilkinson on 07769 644290 to book your FREE taster session or email: [email protected]

For more information visit:
https://moveitorloseitwithmargaret.co.uk

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Move it or Lose it exercise classes are held in the Ministry Centre every Wednesday from 10.30 – 11.30 am.

Exercising to uplifting music, the classes are a fun way for older adults to stay active, healthy and connected. Everyone is welcome as exercises can be done seated or standing.

Watch this video https://youtu.be/VSWYGUWvwo to see a class in action at the Ministry Centre and learn how the classes are positively impacting the physical and mental health of participants.

Booking is essential. Contact Margaret Wilkinson on 07769 644290 to book your FREE taster session or email: [email protected]

For more information visit:
https://moveitorloseitwithmargaret.co.uk

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A welcoming place for anyone to sit, keep warm, enjoy free refreshments, read or borrow books and magazines, spend time with others, access free WIFI in the Cinema Room (upstairs in the Ministry Centre) when the Ministry Centre is open.

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Seniors are invited to Join us in the Ministry Centre for a three-course Christmas meal with tea/coffee, accompanied by some light piano entertainment. Cost is £7 per person. Pre-booking is essential, so please call the Church Office at 01695 424530 to reserve your spot!

Starting June 27, 2024, you’re invited to join the Ormskirk Anchorhold Prayer Noon Watch group at Ormskirk Parish Church. After the summer, the group will meet in the New Church House parish hall next to the church building. This Prayer Noon Watch is in addition to the morning prayer session which takes place every morning from 8:00 - 9:00.

We welcome all ages to join us for refreshments, board games and good conversation! And if you're up for some physical activity, play a game of table football or pool. A great place to meet up with friends, and to make new ones. We meet in the main hall in the Ministry Centre every Friday at 10:00 am.

If you're living or feeling alone and seeking companionship, join our Friday Friendship Group on Fridays at 11:00 am in Café Vista for a complimentary cup of tea /coffee and biscuits in a warm, inviting and supportive setting. The cafe is accessible via stairs or a lift.

Our next GNI will be filled with song and cheer, as we enjoy the sensational Rock Choir, led by Luke their fantastic conductor, who will perform some Christmas tunes to get us ready for the festive season. We’ll provide alcohol and Christmas treats.

Bring along your friends, drinks, nibbles and festive spirit, and enjoy a fun evening. Everyone is welcome! See you there!

Join us for a delicious cooked breakfast at Café Vista in the Ministry Centre. A full breakfast menu with lots of choices is available for you to select from and enjoy! Note: No need to pre-book, however keep in mind that last orders are taken at 11:45 am. The cafe is accessible via stairs or a lift.

St. john’s Baptist Church invites you to join with fellow believers in a day of reflection as we explore the theme of 'journeys' this Advent. The perfect opportunity to take a step back from the busyness we often experience at this time of year, to unplug, relax and spend time with our heavenly father.

The day will run from 10am to 3pm in church. All you need to bring is a packed lunch - hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. Please sign up so we have an indication of who is attending. https://stjohnthebaptistburscough.churchsuite.com/events/nwhzb4su

This service follows the modern Common Worship service pattern with two Bible readings, traditional hymns and a sermon. All Christians are welcome to receive communion which is currently given in the form of a wafer dipped in a cup of wine. For those who require a gluten free wafer, there is a separate cup. If you prefer the wafer only, let a member of the clergy know as you approach the chancel.

Coffee will be available between 10:00 and 10:35 am. This is a great opportunity for those who attend the 9:00 am service to stay for a chat with each other and with those who are attending the 10:45 am gathering. If you're new to Christ Church, this is also a great opportunity to introduce yourself and get to know the friendly church family.

We have 8 bells in our church tower, however on a good day we might have only 4 or 5 of them ringing. We are looking to build a team of at least 12 bell ringers to create a more secure future for bell ringing at Christ Church. Bell ringing requires a good sense of time and rhythm, and in return it will provide a light upper body exercise and a good work out of the mind! If you'd like to learn more about how to get involved, reach out to Paul Coggon on 07909 120924 or via email at [email protected].

Join our lively, all age gathering to worship and learn more about how we can follow Jesus. Music is led by our talented worship band, with song lyrics projected onto two screens at the front.

Part-way through our gathering, children and youth go to their respective groups.

Holy Communion is held on the last Sunday of each month. All Christians are welcome to receive communion in the form of a wafer dipped in a cup of wine. For those who require a gluten free wafer, there will be a separate cup. If you prefer just to have the wafer, please let a member of the clergy know as you approach the chancel.

Note: If you'd like to receive specific details about the focus of our gathering each week, join our email distribution list by sending an email to [email protected] and requesting our office to add you to our Weekly Notices distribution list.

Our gatherings are recorded and live-streamed. None of the cameras are facing the congregation so you will not appear online.

Plan to come early because coffee will be available between 10:00 and 10:35 am. This is a great opportunity for those who attend the 9:00 am service to stay for a chat with each other and with those who are attending the 10:45 am gathering. If you're new to Christ Church, this is also a great opportunity to introduce yourself and get to know our friendly church family.

Let’s join together with other churches in Ormskirk for an open air service.

A traditional carol service by candlelight, featuring the St. Helens Youth Brass Band. A time to sing your favourite carols and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas. During this service we will be asking for donations to help St.Helens Youth Brass Band purchase new instruments, a and to our church so we can continue to offer warmth, love and hospitality throughout the Christmas period.

Please join us for our all age family service when our Diddy Disciples and Xplore groups will help to retell the most amazing story. Every child is welcome to wear a nativity costume or borrow one on the day. Everyone is welcome to join us for this service.

Join us for a morning of Christmas crafts and refreshments in the main hall in the Ministry Centre. Booking is not required. All are welcome.

If you're out and about on Christmas Eve and want a break from the hustle and bustle of last minute shopping madness. pop in to Café Vista for coffee and mince pies, and a chat. All are welcome!

Bring your family to this child-friendly service on Christmas Eve, where you can make a Christingle. Don't forget to wear your Christmas sweater!

Please join us for the first Communion for Christmas. Service will be in church and live-streamed on Facebook.

Each Christmas we are reminded of God's longing to surprise us with his gift of joy, love and new life. It's the greatest present we can receive and share with others. Come in your Christmas jumpers ... and children ... bring your presents for us to see! Service will be held in church and live-streamed on YouTube.

This service follows the modern Common Worship service pattern with two Bible readings, traditional hymns and a sermon. All Christians are welcome to receive communion which is currently given in the form of a wafer dipped in a cup of wine. For those who require a gluten free wafer, there is a separate cup. If you prefer the wafer only, let a member of the clergy know as you approach the chancel.

Relax in the calm and peace of a beautiful church building.

You can just sit quietly and listen to music or choose one of the gentle activities that will be around the church.

This is an opportunity for you to take time out from the pressures and busyness of everyday life and relax.

Feel free to pop in at any point and stay for as long or as short a time as you would like. We hope you will leave feeling refreshed in mind, body and spirit.

Join churches in the Ormskirk area for an evening of prayer.

St. Michael’s Aughton Anglican Church invites you to join them for a breakfast. Please let Rev Andrew Housley know by the Thursday before the breakfast if you plan to attend. His email address is [email protected].