🌿 Church Summer SabbaticalA Time to Rest & Explore Something New2nd August to 23rd August 2026As we enter the slower rhythm of summer, we’re inviting you to take a sabbatical moment—a gentle pause to rest, reconnect, and try something new.There will be no church services during this four-week period, giving us all space to rest and explore new ways to nurture our everyday faith. Whether you explore a new spiritual practice, take a reflective walk, or dig into scripture, here are some simple ideas to inspire your summer journey:📱 Try a New Digital Resource🎥 BibleProject – Animated Bible VideosExplore Luke and Acts in beautifully animated episodes.👉 Watch now🙏 Everyday Faith – Daily Bible and Prayer (CofE)Bitesize, yet in-depth, resources on topics relevant to you.👉 App or Portal link here📖 Psalm 23 – 6-Day Bible PlanA short journey through this beloved psalm.👉 Start here🎧 Listen to Acts – Audio Bible (NIVUK)Great for listening on walks or during quiet moments.👉 Listen here🙏 Pray As You Go – Daily Guided PrayerReflective, peaceful daily audio prayers.👉 prayasyougo.org🙏 PrayerMate – Helping your prayer life.Helping you to pray faithfully and widely👉 Pray here📚 Read a Book📚 Journalling the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer (Paula Gooder)A thoughtful guide to prayer and reflection on the Psalms with plenty of space for journalling. Available on Amazon and Eden and other book shops.📚 The Freedom Of Self Forgetfulness (Timothy Keller) In this short and punchy book, best-selling author Timothy Keller explores humility and the gospel. Available on Amazon and Eden and other book shops.🤝 Connect with Others💬 Game - Would you Rather? - Conversation Starters for FamiliesFor families seeking fun and engaging conversations. Encourages deeper discussions about Bible stories. Available to buy 44 card pack at Eden🚶 Walk TogetherReach out to someone from church and go on a walk together—chat, pray, or just enjoy the peace of being outdoors.🏰 Visit Ely CathedralIf you’re on our church roll, I can sign your Parish Pass application for free entry (tours still cost extra). Consider visiting with a friend from church!🍽️ Eat TogetherWhy not reach out to someone from church and share a meal this week.A coffee, lunch, or dinner — it's a great way to connect, laugh, and build community.🧘 Reflective Practices🪞 The ExamenEach week, ask:What brought me life - joy, peace, connection?What drained me - stress, sadness, emptiness?Where did I see God - through kindness, caring, generosity?✋ Pray for 5 PeopleWrite down five names and commit to praying for them daily this week.📝 I Am Thankful For...Pause each Sunday and jot down five things you’re grateful for.📺 Watch & Reflect🎬 The Chosen – A Fresh Look at Jesus’ StoryAvailable free on the app, web, or Amazon Prime.👉 Watch now🎨 Bible Chat MatsEach Sunday, download a creative Bible activity sheet to colour, reflect, and explore. Great for all ages!Download pdf files week 1 to 4.🎥 Watch & Learn👣 Everyday God with Paula GooderExplore how God meets us in the ordinary.👉 Watch video📚 Intro to Luke’s Gospel (10 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here📚 Intro to Mark's Gospel part 1 (12 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here📚 Intro to Mark's Gospel part 2 (8 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here📚 Intro to Matthew's Gospel (10 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here📚 Intro to John's Gospel (12 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here🎥 Animation – DIYMake your own animation of a Bible story using the Aardman Animator (Google Play & Apple App store) with lego or play dough etc.🐑 The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–7)Perfect for visual comedy and heart — one silly sheep wandering off, lots of slapstick potential with the shepherd searching.🧱 The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24–27)Physical comedy galore! One builds a sturdy house, the other builds a wobbly shack — cue a comical rainstorm.💬 However You Sabbatical...We hope this season is filled with moments of renewal, connection, and peace.If you try any of these ideas, we’d love to hear what blessed or surprised you!With prayers and gratitude,The Alconbury Weald Church Team
Roots and Wings is back after the Easter Break with our next session on Wednesday 15th April, drop in between 10-11:30am at the Pavilion. The story will be 'Doing the Animal Bop', the theme is 'dancing' and the craft is to make 'a paper mouse' and a colouring sheet. Refreshments available. :-)Upcoming dates:Wednesday 15th AprilWednesday 22nd AprilWednesday 29th AprilWednesday 6th MayWednesday 13th MayWednesday 20th MayHalf Term HolidayWednesday 3rd JuneWednesday 10th JuneWednesday 17th JuneWednesday 24th JuneWednesday 1st JulyWednesday 8th JulyWednesday 15th JulySummer Holidays
Home Church Sundays, 21st & 28th December 2025 - Advent & ChristmasHome Church Sunday is occasional. In its simplest form it is about the home cell, be that family or friends, spending some God focused time together. Whether that be exploring Bible stories and passages around a kitchen table; around the house, with games; with art and craft; in the garden; go out and about on a walk in God's creation or simply watching a Chosen episode.Whether you explore a new spiritual practice, take a reflective walk, or dig into scripture, here are some simple ideas to inspire your faith journey:📺 Watch & Reflect🎬 The Chosen – There are now 5 seasons giving a fresh look at Jesus’ StoryWatch an episode this Sunday, there are two Christmas Specials.Available free on the app, web, or Amazon Prime.👉 Watch now – The Shepherd - After struggling to bring a lamb acceptable for sacrifice to Bethlehem, a shepherd hears the angelic announcement and is witness to the birth of the Lamb of God.👉 Watch now – The Messengers - Experience the first Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. Follow the young couple as they take the long road to Bethlehem and prepare for Jesus' birth.🎬 Cheeky Pandas and Friends Christmas Series - The award-winning Cheeky Pandas is one of a kind: a British-made Christian TV series for kids on YouTube.👉 Watch now - Episode 1 - MARY AND GABRIEL👉 Watch now - Episode 2: - THE WISE MEN👉 Watch now - Episode 3: - THE SHEPHERDS👉 Watch now - Episode 4: - JESUS IS BORN!These are available also with BSL if you have a search on YouTube site.🎬 The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas - The Christmas nativity story from the Church of England👉 Watch now🎬 An Unexpected Christmas - The story of Christmas told by the kids of St Paul's Church, Auckland, New Zealand👉 Watch now 📱 Try a New Digital Resource🎥 BibleProject – Animated Bible VideosAdvent - Advent is an important time in Christian liturgy and religious tradition. It's a time for Christians to remember Jesus' birth and anticipate his second coming. 4 animated episodes:👉 Watch nowArticle: The Birth of Jesus - Making the Impossible Possible👉 Read hereThe Birth of Jesus: Luke 1-2 - In the first video in Bible Project’s Luke-Acts series, they explore the amazing events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The humble conditions of his family and their low status in Israelite society foreshadow the upside-down nature of Jesus’ Kingdom.👉 Watch now🙏 Everyday Faith – Daily Bible and Prayer (CofE) Bitesize, yet in-depth, resources on topics relevant to you. 👉 App or Portal link here📖 12 Days of Christmas Family Devotional👉 Start here🎧 Listen to Matthew 1-2, birth story – Audio Bible (The Message version) Great for listening on walks or during quiet moments. 👉 Listen here🙏 Pray As You Go – Daily Guided Prayer Reflective, peaceful daily audio prayers. 👉 prayasyougo.org🙏 PrayerMate – Helping your prayer life. Helping you to pray faithfully and widely 👉 Pray here🤝 Connect with Others🚶 Walk Together Reach out to someone from church and go on a walk together—chat, pray, or just enjoy the peace of being outdoors.🏰 Visit Ely Cathedral If you’re on our church roll, I can sign your Parish Pass application for free entry (tours still cost extra). Consider visiting with a friend from church!🍽️ Eat Together Why not reach out to someone from church and share a meal this week. A coffee, lunch, or dinner — it's a great way to connect, laugh, and build community.🧘 Reflective Practices🪞 The Examen This week, ask: What brought me life - joy, peace, connection? What drained me - stress, sadness, emptiness? Where did I see God - through kindness, caring, generosity? ✋ Pray for 5 People Write down five names and commit to praying for them daily this week.📝 I Am Thankful For... Pause this Sunday and jot down five things you’re grateful for.🎨 Bible Chat MatThis Sunday, download a creative Bible activity sheet to colour, reflect, and explore. Great for all ages!Download pdf file above.🎥 Watch & Learn📚 The Art of Waiting: Advent Skills for Living - Nov 25Paula Gooder offers a range of reflections for the Advent season around the theme of waiting.👉 Watch here 📚 Seeing the Christmas Stories with Fresh Eyes - Paula GooderRenowned New Testament scholar, Dr Paula Gooder, unravels some of what the well-loved and familiar Christmas stories really tell us about Jesus' birth and why God chose this ludicrously risky way to redeem the world. 👉 Watch here 🎥 Animation – DIYMake your own animation of the Christmas story using the Aardman Animator (Google Play & Apple App store) with lego or play dough etc.💬 However You Home Church Sunday...We hope this Sunday is filled with moments of connection and peace. If you try any of these ideas, we’d love to hear what blessed or surprised you! With prayers and gratitude, The Alconbury Weald Church Team
Home Church Sunday26th October 2025Home Church Sunday is occasional. In its simplest form it is about the home cell, be that family or friends, spending some God focused time together. Whether that be exploring Bible stories and passages around a kitchen table; around the house, with games; with art and craft; in the garden; go out and about on a walk in God's creation or simply watching a Chosen episode.Whether you explore a new spiritual practice, take a reflective walk, or dig into scripture, here are some simple ideas to inspire your faith journey:📱 Try a New Digital Resource🎥 BibleProject – Animated Bible VideosExplore Mark's Gospel with a 5 minute animated episode - Jesus an unexpected Messiah.👉 Watch now🙏 Everyday Faith – Daily Bible and Prayer (CofE)Bitesize, yet in-depth, resources on topics relevant to you.👉 App or Portal link here📖 Music: Sing the PsalmsThis 4 day plan contains four modern, fresh songs from the book of Psalms with music videos. All words are 100% scripture put to song!👉 Start here🎧 Listen to Colossians – Audio Bible (The Message version)Great for listening on walks or during quiet moments.👉 Listen here🙏 Pray As You Go – Daily Guided PrayerReflective, peaceful daily audio prayers.👉 prayasyougo.org🙏 PrayerMate – Helping your prayer life.Helping you to pray faithfully and widely👉 Pray here🤝 Connect with Others🚶 Walk TogetherReach out to someone from church and go on a walk together—chat, pray, or just enjoy the peace of being outdoors.🏰 Visit Ely CathedralIf you’re on our church roll, I can sign your Parish Pass application for free entry (tours still cost extra). Consider visiting with a friend from church!🍽️ Eat TogetherWhy not reach out to someone from church and share a meal this week.A coffee, lunch, or dinner — it's a great way to connect, laugh, and build community.🧘 Reflective Practices🪞 The ExamenThis week, ask:What brought me life - joy, peace, connection?What drained me - stress, sadness, emptiness?Where did I see God - through kindness, caring, generosity?✋ Pray for 5 PeopleWrite down five names and commit to praying for them daily this week.📝 I Am Thankful For...Pause this Sunday and jot down five things you’re grateful for.📺 Watch & Reflect🎬 The Chosen – There are now 5 seasons giving a fresh look at Jesus’ StoryWatch an episode this Sunday.Available free on the app, web, or Amazon Prime.👉 Watch now🎨 Bible Chat MatThis Sunday, download a creative Bible activity sheet to colour, reflect, and explore. Great for all ages!Download pdf file above.🎥 Watch & Learn📚 Intro to Mark's Gospel part 1 (12 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here📚 Intro to Mark's Gospel part 2 (8 min)A quick and helpful overview by Paula Gooder.👉 Watch here🎥 Animation – DIYMake your own animation of a Bible story using the Aardman Animator (Google Play & Apple App store) with lego or play dough etc.🐑 The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–7)Perfect for visual comedy and heart — one silly sheep wandering off, lots of slapstick potential with the shepherd searching.🧱 The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24–27)Physical comedy galore! One builds a sturdy house, the other builds a wobbly shack — cue a comical rainstorm.💬 However You Home Church Sunday...We hope this Sunday is filled with moments of connection and peace.If you try any of these ideas, we’d love to hear what blessed or surprised you!With prayers and gratitude,The Alconbury Weald Church Team
