Activities

The church is a hub for the community with many activities held during the week. These are a mix of external activities as described in the Calendar and those organised by the church with some examples below. 

Bible and prayer groups

Friday Biblegroup: 10 to 11.00 am. Each week a friendly group of six to ten people meet in the Quiet Room to study the bible together and pray.  The leader prepares a bible passage and questions for us to discuss over coffee, and we finish with a few minutes of prayer. Everyone is welcome. Bibles may be borrowed, or bring your own. Sometimes this group meets on zoom, so best to enquire in advance through the church office.

Thursday evening at 8pm, Bible fellowship on zoom with a termly get-together. Most of our study guides last 6 to 8 weeks. This is a weekly session finishing with prayer by 9.30pm.

For more information about any of our fellowship groups, please contact us via the office email address. 

Knit and Natter 

The Knit and Natter group meets fortnightly for an informal get-together.  Over a cup of tea and biscuits we knit garments and soft toys.  We are currently working on Teddy bears, hats, scarves and gloves to be included into the Shoe Box appeal at Christmas.  We also make tiny blankets for the premature baby unit at the Lister Hospital and knee rugs for our Minister to take out to our house-bound church members. 

 If you would like to join us please contact the church office email address. 

Tea Dances

We hold monthly tea dances on Saturdays between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. There is an assortment of ballroom and sequence dances and the DJ is happy to include any special requests. Dances are on the fourth Saturday of each month. Contact the church office for more information. 

Thursday Club

The Club meets every 2 weeks on the first and third Thursday and everyone is welcome. Its a place for friendship and chat over tea and biscuits with visiting speakers, quizes and outings in the summer. 

For information contact Joyce via the church office

Baby Group

We open most Wednesday afternoons for babies and parents from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.  Free parking in our adjacent carpark for whcih we can give you an access code.  This is a friendly multi-cultural group available to all pregnant women and mums and dads with babies up until they are toddling. Come for refreshments and a chat, social time for your baby, and our short singing session (no religious content).  If needed, you can bring an older child too and we will find them some toys from our children’s corner. It’s usual for people to feed their baby during the sessions – breast or bottle - and if desired we can move a screen to create some privacy – just ask. Donation suggested £2 per family. 

Chatter and Tots 

The Toddler Group continues to thrive on Thursday mornings during term time and there is still no shortage of new recruits. A chance for the toddlers to play followed by singing and then drinks and biscuits for everyone. Chatter and Tots starts at 9:30am and finishes at 11:15am. Contact Wendy on 07904 517384.
 

Christian Meditation - now meets on zoom 

Our Christian Meditation Group has been meeting for over a decade every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30, to discuss how we are, listen to a recorded talk, pray and then meditate for 20 minutes, closing with a brief prayer. We welcome people from all denominations and none. Since COVID began we have continued our meetings on zoom, so please contact Robert via the church office email for information on how to join.

We find this a wonderful practice, opening us up to the love of Jesus which is within each one of us.

Community Coffee Morning 

Please join us at our drop in Community Cafe’ every Tuesday morning from 10.30 am for a coffee or tea and meet new friends. Some of our visitors have been coming for years and have made lasting friendships. Summer months you can sit outside and enjoy the weather or just wander around the garden. A small charge of £2 is requested since it helps with the overheads and running of the Cafe’
Please do not hesitate to contact Liz on 01707 333326 for more information.

Teapot Tuesdays  

Our latest weekly drop-in is a friendly afternoon with refreshments for ages 60+ every Tuesday from 2pm.  Contact Liz as above.