Posts with the category “church-blog”

The final chapter of Side by Side
July 14th, 2026
Join us for our final study in Ed Welch's book on walking with others in wisdom and love.This Saturday from 9:30-11:30am we will be looking at the final chapters of Side by Side so please read these b...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Legacy learns to line dance
July 14th, 2026
Legacy is a family made up of church members and the wider community who are over 60 and enjoy friendship and connection together.This Thursday, Legacy is learning to line dance! Whether this sparks m...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
An encouragement from Romans 8:26
July 14th, 2026
Whether you are feeling weighed down by your circumstances or finding it easy to rejoice in your current blessings, we would love to join in prayer with you. Come as you are to our next prayer meeting...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Teens Summer Party
July 14th, 2026
School’s out, so join us this Friday 7:30-9:30pm at Tredegar Park for the ultimate summer evening hangout!!Expect snacks, crazy games and music as we kick off the holidays in style!......  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Want to dive deeper into a passage?
July 7th, 2026
Did you know that every sermon from the past 15 years is available to listen to in the Christchurch app?Even better, the Bible feature on the app helps you go deeper. Simply search for a passage you'r...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Sunshine and making a story sack?
July 7th, 2026
A Creative Invitation!We would love to invite the talented crafters in our church to volunteer to create ae story sack for use in our toddler crèche and Parent and Toddler groups.A story sack is a sim...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Looking to get some wiggles out?
July 7th, 2026
If you missed it a few weeks ago, Lynsey has made a Christchurch Kids Spotify Summer Playlist! Perfect - perfect for pool parties, road trips, kitchen discos! Click the button below to listen to songs...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
A bit of trash talk
July 2nd, 2026
You may notice that the bins look a bit different this Sunday!Please pay extra attention to the labels on the bins and dispose of your rubbish in the correct container.We will provide more information...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Come all you who are weary
July 2nd, 2026
If you are exhausted from a difficult few weeks, or struggling as you don't feel like God is hearing your prayers, can we encourage you to come to our next prayer meeting on Monday July 6th?In Matthew...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Celebrating our Year 6 Leavers
July 2nd, 2026
On Friday 10th July from 6:30-8pm, all Discoverers are invited to come with a parent for pizza and games as we celebrate the milestone of leaving Year 6. We will also be looking at Psalm 121 together ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
What do we do when our prayers seem unanswered?
June 25th, 2026
What do we do when our prayers seem unanswered? One of our pastors, Alan Woods, considers the answer. It's very easy to read parts of the Bible or to listen to some voices in the broader Christian com...  Read More
by Alan Woods
A night of competition and strategy
June 23rd, 2026
Does a night of competition and strategy, great coffee, and learning a new game sound like your dream evening?Then look no further! Come along for a free-to-play board games event at Brickworks on Wed...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
The penultimate session
June 23rd, 2026
This Saturday at 9:30am will be our penultimate women's book study through 'Side-by-Side'.We will be looking at chapters 12, 13 and 14 so please read these beforehand if you can. But if you don't mana...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Teens take on Tredegar
June 23rd, 2026
On 17th July from 7:30-9:30pm, the teens will have their summer party at Tredegar Park!School’s out, so join us at the park for the ultimate summer evening hangout! Expect snacks, crazy games, music, ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Discoverers Dinner Do
June 23rd, 2026
Discoverers! Bring a parent and join us for an evening of pizza and fun as we celebrate our Year 6 leavers and look at Psalm 121 together.We will meet on Friday 10th July from 6:30-8pm. We can't wait ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Church Prayer Meeting
June 17th, 2026
It's always a joy to gather together to pray. It is good to thank God for evidence of God's grace and mercy amongst us as a church. We continue to pray that God, in his mercy, will open the eyes of th...  Read More
by Alan Woods
Wednesday Warm pauses for summer
June 16th, 2026
We’re taking a break with Wednesday Warm during the summer. Our last one will be the 24th June and we will resume on the 9th September.......  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Babies and Toddlers Teams Evening
June 16th, 2026
On the 5th July from 7:30pm, there will be a team meeting for all volunteers with the babies and toddlers at Christchurch.Come along  to have some cake, encourage each other and support one another in...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Loving each other well
June 15th, 2026
Next Saturday will be our penultimate women's book study through 'Side-by-Side'.This will be another great opportunity to spend time together and dig deeper into what it means to love each other well....  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Is money coaching for me?
June 15th, 2026
Come along for a free two session money coaching course run by Linda Richley and Tiff Schmidt, starting next Tuesday, designed to empower you with the knowledge, budgeting skills and confidence to bet...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Meeting Sean Edwards
June 11th, 2026
Next week at Legacy, we will be meeting the wonderful Sean Edwards as he shares stories and poetry from Wales....  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Donations at the double
June 10th, 2026
There's double the opportunity next week to do something that saves lives!If you have a spare morning or afternoon, would you consider booking a blood donation slot? Each donation saves roughly three ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
A testimony from money coaching
June 10th, 2026
At 10am-12pm on Thursday 14th May and Thursday 21st May at 10am-12pm, Linda Richley and Tiff Schmidt will be holding a two week money coaching course.Money coaching is a free service designed to empow...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
C.S Lewis on prayer
June 10th, 2026
I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me. -C.S. LewisJoin us nex...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Raised to new life in Jesus
June 3rd, 2026
This Sunday, we will be baptising some wonderful people from our church who want to publicly declare their love for Jesus and share how he has saved them! If you haven't really heard about baptism bef...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Dates for your June diary
June 2nd, 2026
It's beach trip weather and the flowers have started to bloom. June has arrived!Check out what's happening at Christchurch this month! 2nd: Doctrine of God Course3rd: Board Games Evening  7th: Baptism...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Bringing our requests before God
June 2nd, 2026
After a short break for half term, prayer meeting returns on Monday 8th June.Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself inter...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Board Games this Wednesday
June 2nd, 2026
Join us on the 3rd June for a free-to-play board games evening. There will be a wide selection of games but you are welcome to bring your own to play with others as well. Brickworks will be serving re...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
June baptisms
May 28th, 2026
On June 7th, it will be our absolute joy to baptise people who have come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.If you'd like to find out more about what baptism is, listen in to our recent Baptism F...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Game for a board game?
May 28th, 2026
Join us next Wednesday 3rd June for a free-to-play board games event. All ages are welcome to join!Join the Board Games WhatsApp Community for upcoming dates and to have your say on the games we play!...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Women's Book Study this Saturday
May 28th, 2026
This Saturday 30th May is the next edition of our 'Side by Side' book study.We'll be looking at chapters 9, 10 and 11 so please read these beforehand if you can. Whether you've been to every session o...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
New summer playlist for kids
May 28th, 2026
Discover Our Newest Christchurch Kids Spotify Summer Playlist! Perfect for road trips and kitchen discos. ?On our Christchurch Kids Spotify page, you’ll find a growing collection of playlists designed...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
God's communicable perfections
May 28th, 2026
The Doctrine Course returns next week!From Tuesday the 2nd June we will begin a new doctrine course for five weeks.We will be continuing our study of God and his perfections – this time focusing on Go...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Ever heard of a story sack?
May 19th, 2026
Calling all Crafters!In Psalm 8, we are reminded that God delights in using even the smallest children to proclaim His greatness. They are treasured, valued, and used for His purposes.“Through the pra...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Welsh Blood Service needs to fill their books
May 19th, 2026
Next month, there are four blood donation sessions at Christchurch! That means there are over 400 spaces to fill! If you have a spare morning or afternoon, would you consider booking a slot? From ente...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
How do we practise spiritual gifts?
May 18th, 2026
What are spiritual gifts? How are they used in the gathered church? Should we seek them? How do we practise them?Come along this Tuesday evening from 7:30pm as we unpack what the gifts of the Spirit a...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
No prayer meeting next week
May 18th, 2026
As it is a bank holiday next week, we will not be having our regular fortnightly prayer meeting.May this well-know psalm bless you as you enjoy an extra long weekend!Psalm 23A psalm of David.1 The Lor...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
What happens at EPIC?
May 13th, 2026
EPIC is our Friday night event filled with games and activities for children years 3-6. But what actually happens at these fun-filled evenings!?Each EPIC evening is full of energetic games, creative c...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
LEAD information evening
May 13th, 2026
Join us this 
Sunday 17th May from 7:30pm-9:30pm for an information evening about the Leadership Training Initiative - LEAD.
LEAD is a course designed for men aged 18-50 to grow in servant-leadership,...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Murder She Wrote
May 13th, 2026
Get your magnifying glasses and notebooks at the ready! Next week at Legacy there will be a murder mystery theme!Legacy is our monthly meeting for members of our Christchurch and the wider community w...  Read More
by Jo Boyle