**CURRENTLY ONLINE AND IN CHURCH**
In church
Meet together in church for our morning service, with some parts ‘in person’ and others ‘online’ displayed on the screens – it’s lovely to gather together and draw close to God. We’d love to see you there.

To make it as easy as possible for everyone to attend, booking will not be necessary for the moment. However, as there is limited capacity in church due to the social distancing measures required (about 50 people, depending on the number of household bubbles), seats will be offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, and entry may be limited if the church reaches full capacity. The situation will be reviewed regularly, and booking may be reintroduced once attendance increases.

Our children's and youth groups, Kidz Ablaze, are running in the church halls. Please email Caz at [email protected] or Jez at [email protected] to book a place.

We are taking all necessary steps to keep everyone as safe as possible, and appreciate your help. Further information about ‘Staying safe’ when attending church can be found here.

Online
Morning praise will also be made available online via our website and YouTube channel. Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends!

On the fourth Sunday of the month, we’ll be including a short Agape thanksgiving, so be prepared with bread and wine/juice (or suitable alternative).

We can still join ‘together at home’ and unite in our worship.

**CURRENTLY ONLINE**
Messy Church is a monthly event for the whole family: from babies to grandparents, from toddlers to school kids, from single people to whole clans. It’s completely inclusive and offers a great way to gather together and have fun.

Join in with crafts, activities, songs, Bible stories, prayer, and games. There’s plenty to do.

Then to round off the whole afternoon, there’s a family meal for everyone to enjoy with time to natter and relax.

Everything is free. Just come along and enjoy the fun!

For 11-18 year olds: a relaxed and informal time to get to know each other better and to explore together how to live a life following Jesus.

Contact our youth minister Jez Ferguson for more information: [email protected].

The Link (our entrance and welcome area) is open for hot drinks on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings during term time. Sometimes there are also homemade cakes on offer, or some yummy biscuits. Whether you come for a morning coffee with friends, to get to know new people, or just to sit and relax, you are very welcome.

Meet up with other parents and carers and enjoy time with your babies or toddlers (age 0-5). This lively group offers lots of fun and activities for the children, plus great friendship and refreshments for the parents. There is plenty to do: play, crafts, songs, chatting and friendship.

For children in school years 3-6: fun, games, a look at the Bible, and a great message every week.

A midweek traditional Communion service, sometimes with hymns accompanied by our organist. A time for contemplation and quiet.

Our midweek catch up is on Zoom! Young people of all ages between 10 and 18 are welcome.
For more information, please contact [email protected]

Priority 1 is now weekly and has moved to Wednesday evenings! It’s our prayer meeting where we pray for anything and everything!

Is prayer your number one priority? If so, join in with Priority 1 to seek God for our church, our community, and the countries of the world.

This meeting is via Zoom, so please email the office if you need the codes. Log in from 7.15pm.

A social time for men – meet up with mates, both new and longstanding. It’s curry night, so faith or no faith, come and enjoy curry and a pint (other food available!), or just come along for a drink and a chat.

Come and enjoy a few games of table tennis, and a friendly chat between matches. Players of all levels and all ages are welcome. Bats and balls are provided. Play for fun, improve your game, keep fit, and meet friends. And there’s always the opportunity for coffee in the Open Link afterwards.

A lively and chatty group for anyone who wants to make things, make friends, drink coffee and eat cake! Enjoy a time of friendly encouragement, while you get creative. Adult colouring, card making and knitting are always available. We also offer other simple craft projects (from clay decorations to making soft toys), and these change regularly. Or bring your own craft project with you to craft in company!

Art and Craft Connections is a place of fun, and a place of growth: friendships, craft skills, creative ideas, language skills, and links between people of different ages and cultures.

All ages, all nationalities, all abilities welcome. Feel free to bring friends and neighbours with you.

A group for younger men during the school term, providing a safe place to explore faith for themselves and to learn more about Jesus, while having a chilled out time together.
Games
Time to build friendships
Get into the Bible
Discuss questions about faith

Just come along or contact Jez Ferguson, youth minister, for more information.

All men welcome to share in God’s word, watch a five-minute video clip, pray, and encourage one another – and then have breakfast, consisting of yummy home-baked bread rolls and croissants. We meet on the first Saturday of the month. What a great way to start a Saturday! Contact us if you'd like to join at [email protected]

(Preferably fast the night before (Friday) if you can, but obviously it might not be possible if you have been invited out.)

On the first Sunday of each month it’s time for our ‘Sunday Night at Six’ service – very informal in style and with a focus on worship and prayer. A great time and place to draw closer to God.

This relaxed service offers lively and intimate worship, quiet reflection, prayer and healing ministry, and insightful talks. As well as offering time to encourage each other through stories of God’s touch on our lives, and to deepen our understanding and experience of His compassionate power.

Everyone who likes knitting or crochet, sewing or embroidery, even crafts – bring your own and join in the fun! Share ideas and patterns, learn new skills – join the laughter!

Refreshments available.

All welcome at this monthly group. Feel free to bring friends and neighbours along too.

Diamond Times is our twice-monthly get-together for the over-55s, offering friendship, good company, and fun times.

Tea and cake are served, using the best china, of course!

You can just come along for the friendly company, or join in with the activities. There are all sorts of games – Rummikub, cards, dominoes, and Scrabble seem to be particular favourites! We also try to arrange an annual outing in the summer.

Our monthly club provides a friendly opportunity for ladies of all ages to enjoy talks and activities together. We have regular speakers giving presentations on many and varied topics, trips out to the panto and other venues, charity coffee evenings, musical occasions, and more.

**CURRENTLY ONLINE**
The 9am service is a traditional Communion service, sometimes with hymns accompanied by our organist. It often follows the Book of Common Prayer (1662), which is loved for the beauty of its language and the contemplation and quiet it provides.

Between 20-30 people meet to worship at this time, so usually we gather in the church’s choir stalls. This service generally lasts about 30-45 minutes, and all are welcome to stay for coffee and croissants in the Link afterwards.