Posts with the category “church-blog”

The countdown is on! With just over two weeks to go, excitement is building for our Christchurch Christmas Market, and we can’t wait to welcome you for a festive morning filled with unique gifts, hand...  Read More

It's a double whammy this month! Welsh Blood will take over the church hall again next Wednesday 18th to turn it into a donation centre.A number of afternoon slots are still available, so if you have ...  Read More

Last week we had the privilege of formally dedicating and welcoming the latest additions to our Christchurch family!If you missed it, or if you'd like to watch the family introductions back, you can d...  Read More

Please return your shoeboxes this Sunday 8th November! You can drop them off at the admin desk during our Sunday gathering. Want to get involved? It's not too late to grab a shoebox from the back of y...  Read More

On Sunday, we began our new series "The Family Business". Aptly, as we dedicated the newest additions to our Christchurch family, the first message was on parenting!Lewis encouraged us that the greate...  Read More

The next opportunity to give blood is next Wednesday 11th November and there are still a number of spaces available.Giving blood is simple and rewarding, and a single blood donation can save or improv...  Read More

So many opportunities to celebrate and support our wonderful Christchurch family and community this month!We look forward to welcoming new members, baptising new believers and supporting small busines...  Read More

Our Light Party this year will take place on Friday 30th October, the day before Halloween.Expect an evening of crafts, dancing, games and lots of fun, encouraging the children to celebrate light, hop...  Read More

The Christchurch Christmas Market is back, in a slightly different format! On November 28th from 10:30-1:30pm, we will be holding a festive market at the back of the church hall in collaboration with ...  Read More

Have a neighbour or a friend at work that's really into board games? We have the perfect event for you to invite them along to! On Wednesday 4th November from 7pm, Dave Seadon is hosting the next boar...  Read More

We are so excited for our baby dedications and baptisms coming up in November!To make these days special, we will be serving some food after the services and we need your help! If you would have some ...  Read More

On Sunday, we were reminded of the God we pray to - that we have a big God, a powerful God, a significant God.“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you...  Read More

The Welsh Blood Service plays a vital role in giving thousands of people across Wales and the world a lifeline in their time of greatest need.Welsh Blood are holding donation sessions at Christchurch ...  Read More

Have you ever wondered about the Trinity? Does 3=1 and 1=3?The Trinity is perhaps the most confounding doctrine of the Christian faith. As when stood at the foot of Mount Everest, we either tend to be...  Read More

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate Jesus' love in a tangible way to children across the globe, by filling shoeboxes with toys, personal care items, school supplies, and fun gif...  Read More

Every month, members of our church and the wider community who are 65+ come together for a meal, a presentation and great conversation with friends. We are so blessed by the wisdom of the older adults...  Read More

Do you love to sing?For centuries, choirs have been a wonderful means of praising God and finding community. Alongside special occasions like Christmas and Easter, two or three times a year our choir ...  Read More

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." Psalm 107:1Join us for our semi-monthly prayer meeting as we give praise to our God who is always good even when life feels difficu...  Read More

OCTOBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARYIt may not feel like autumn but it really is October already!!This month is full of Bible studies and courses exploring Christianity, our regular prayer meetings and anothe...  Read More

Need some extra help managing your money? Come and join us for CAP Money Coaching!Running across two weeks on Monday 12th and 19th October from 7pm-9pm at Christchurch.We'll cover:- How to build and b...  Read More

A reminder that applications for the Christchurch Union Training Programme close on Friday 30th October!This programme aims to help prospective future church leaders be equipped to love, serve and lea...  Read More

In November, we are so excited to hold our next baptism service!It is always such a joyful time for us to witness new believers publicly declare their love and devotion to Jesus.Maybe you’ve heard of ...  Read More

As the days get shorter and gloomier, what sounds more appealing than an evening board games night?We host the games at our Brickworks Coffee shop with great coffee and bakes available. Whatever your ...  Read More

Callout for any old Christchurch kids t-shirts!Whether you have a grey young volunteers shirt or a regular red shirt hanging in the back of wardrobe, if you’re not using them anymore, would you please...  Read More

There will be some (much needed!) work being done on the roads near Christchurch over the next few days. At present, no upcoming events have had to be rescheduled but please try and arrive punctually ...  Read More

On the 1st November we are holding a dedication service for parents who would like to have their children prayed over and dedicate to the Lord's care. If you're a church member and would like to have ...  Read More

Next Monday, on the 28th September, we have our regular prayer meeting.This time, we will specifically be praying for our Moms and Tots groups and our Legacy community, as they seek to build relations...  Read More

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST is a five-week course for new Christians and those wanting to learn and understand more about the Christian faith. It will begin on the 22nd September at 7:30pm in Christchurch.If y...  Read More

Our Bible study series in Joshua will resume next Tuesday evening.It would be great if you could read Joshua Chapter 8 if you are planning on joining us!Don't forget to sign up here!......  Read More

I'm sure most of us don't have the excitement for Christmas just yet (unless you're Gav Smith!), but we wanted to give you a heads up about some of our Christmas plans at Christchurch this year.The Ch...  Read More

We’re going to have a New Members Sunday on the 15th November!If you’ve been coming to Christchurch for a while and consider this your home, you can find out more about membership with the welcome tea...  Read More

Our men's ministry groups start up this month!Please be praying for the men in our church as they come together to pray, study the word and are welcomed to be vulnerable and open with other brothers i...  Read More

Legacy is a family made up of church members and members of the wider community who are over 60 and enjoy friendship, care and connection together.Join us from 10:30am-1pm this Thursday for an interes...  Read More

The prayer meeting on Monday 14th September is cancelled due to Malpas road works between 8pm-5am every night next week.The next prayer will be on Monday 28th September.......  Read More

We’ve just added a new memory verse playlist to our Christchurch Kids Spotify! It’s a collection of songs linked to the memory verses that will be taught in classes throughout the year ahead, in order...  Read More

It’s back to school and back to work! Whether the next few weeks feel exciting or daunting for you, know that the Lord goes with you wherever you go.We have lots of courses and events starting up agai...  Read More

Christchurch Kids! Are you ready for a new year?We will be moving up this Sunday, the 6th of September. The first Bridge of the new year is also taking place on Sunday 6th September! All the changes m...  Read More

All Toddlers and Adventurers and their families are invited to a Teddy Bear’s Family Picnic at Christchurch on Saturday 12th September!This is an event we would love for you to invite other families t...  Read More

Our Christchurch Kids Summer Reading and Listening Challenge form will close on Friday 4th September.We’ve extended this by a couple of days to give everyone a chance to upload all their activities. T...  Read More

On 22nd September we are diving back into our Bible studies in Joshua.This Bible study is for everyone, even if you haven’t been able to make the previous Joshua studies, you would be really welcome t...  Read More