♟️ Calling all Young Chess Stars! ♟️
Halling Chess Club is here to help kids learn, play, and have fun!
Perfect for ages 6–16, with beginners very welcome 😊
Enjoy friendly coaching, exciting games, make new friends, and build confidence along the way.
📍 St. John’s Church, Halling
🕕 Thursdays, 6:00–7:15pm
📅 Starting Thursday 5th March 2026
Parental Supervision Required
Come along and join the fun — your next great move starts here! ♜✨

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🌼 A Warm Welcome to Everyone in Our Community 🌼
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
A relaxed, friendly service for all ages
Come and enjoy a peaceful, uplifting time together. This is a chance to meet neighbours, share conversation, pray together, and feel part of something bigger — locally and around the world.
☕ Refreshments will be shared, so please stay afterwards for a chat and a cuppa.
🗓 Friday 6 March
⏰ 10.30 am
📍 St John’s Church, Halling
This year we connect with Nigeria 2026, joining a worldwide, ecumenical, women-led prayer movement that continues 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
💬 Informed Prayer
🌍 Prayerful Action
💛 Open hearts, open doors, everyone welcome
“Come… and I will give you rest.”
We would love to see you — whether you come often, occasionally, or for the first time.
More information: wwdp.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 233242

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Everyone is warmly invited to come along to the Saturday morning Lego Drop-in Session - fun for all ages!
While you're here, take a moment to enjoy the stunning 13th century wall paintings that make our church so special. All are welcome - come and build, reflect, and share together.

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All are welcome to come to our Weekly 11am Eucharist service at St. John's Church. Light refreshments are available after the service.

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🎶 Join Our Community Choir! 🎶
Our friendly Community Choir meets every Tuesday evening at St. John’s. Come along to connect with familiar faces, share smiles, and enjoy fun, uplifting music each week!
We’ll be practicing some of our favourite songs and tunes with lots of enthusiasm and a love of singing.
When: Tuesday evenings
Where: St. John’s Church
Why: To sing, smile, and make music together!
Come join the joy of singing — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎵

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Everyone is warmly invited to a special Mothering Sunday service at St. John’s Church.
This service is a time to celebrate and remember all mothers, and those who have been a motherly or caring presence in our lives. We will give thanks for past, present, and future mothers — those who were, are, and will always be very special to us.
All are welcome to join us for this special service. 💖

The Mothers’ Union branch meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday morning of each month in Cuxton Church Hall to support community projects and strengthen family life locally and beyond.
Our meetings feature guest speakers, visits, and hands-on activities like crafts and calligraphy that foster friendship and faith. We maintain strong international ties, especially with members in Trinidad and Tobago.
We also partner with PACT (Prison Advice and Care Trust) to support prisoners’ families.
With refreshments, fellowship, and a warm welcome for all, our gatherings are both inspiring and enjoyable.

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You are warmly invited to our Eco Church Launch at St John’s Church, Halling on Sunday 22nd March, featuring the 'Big Plastic Count', led by Sue Brooks.
This is a wonderful opportunity to find out more about how St John’s is applying for the Eco Church Bronze Award, supporting the Church of England’s commitment to become carbon net zero by 2030. We’ll be sharing information about Eco Church and inviting anyone who’s interested to get involved, as well as keeping everyone updated on our progress.
All are welcome to come along, learn more, and be part of this exciting step in caring for God’s creation. Refreshments provided after the service. 🌍💚

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Join us for our bell ringing practice session at 7:30–9:00 pm on the last Wednesday of every month at Halling. The other Wednesday practices are at Cuxton Church. Everyone is warmly invited! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced ringer, come along and meet our friendly team. Bellringing is a fun, social activity that’s great for both physical and mental wellbeing. It’s a hobby for all ages, and we’d love to introduce you to the ropes! Why not give bellringing a go? Come along, learn a new skill, and enjoy a welcoming community at Halling and Cuxton Church. Light refreshments available.

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You are warmly invited to join us for our Lady Day Service on 25th March at St. Michael's Church, Cuxton.
Lady Day, also known as the Feast of the Annunciation, commemorates the day the Angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she would conceive Jesus Christ. Falling exactly nine months before Christmas, it marks an important moment in the Christian calendar and has been observed for centuries.

Lady Day has also been a significant day for the Mothers' Union since 1897. The Mothers’ Union (MU) is a Christian organisation that has been supporting families worldwide for nearly 150 years, working through prayer, practical support, and community outreach to strengthen family life across the globe.

Last year, Mothers’ Union celebrated their 150th anniversary, the theme was “Join Us, Join In”, celebrating Mary Sumner’s vision and encouraging members and friends to grow in faith, service, and outreach.

Whether you are a long-standing member, connected with Mothers’ Union, or simply interested in learning more about Lady Day, we would love you to join us. Come along, bring a friend, and share in this special and historic celebration. We look forward to welcoming you on 25th March.

🌸🐰 Easter Saturday Miniature Garden Event! 🐰🌸
When: Saturday, 4th April | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Halling Church
Get your green fingers ready and join us for a morning of springtime fun! 🌱
Create your very own Miniature Easter Garden using:
Fresh plants & moss
Soft turf & soil
Fun gardening tools & trays
Perfect for children, families, and adults alike! 🌷
Celebrate Easter with your community, enjoy the beautiful church grounds, and let your creativity bloom! 🌼
All materials provided – just bring your imagination!
Let’s dig, plant, and create together this Easter! 🐣