Posts with the category “church-blog”

Joan Kerr Thanksgiving
August 12th, 2025
All are warmly invited to celebrate the life of Joan Kerr on Wednesday 20th August with us.The service is at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2YT and starts at 1pm.The dress...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
John Perry is here this Sunday
August 12th, 2025
We're really excited to have John Perry continuing our summer series in the Great Texts this Sunday!John is one of the pastors at Ammanford Evangelical Church and has been there since 2017. Before tha...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
The return of EPIC, Teens and Senior Teens
August 12th, 2025
EPIC, Teens and Senior Teens are BACK this September!The winter term dates are as follows:EPIC (5:45-7pm) & Teens (7:30-9:30pm):5th September19th September3rd October17th October7th November21st Novem...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
10 Things You Should Know About Spurgeon
August 12th, 2025
10 Things You Should Know about Charles Spurgeon1. His ministry began in the year of his conversion as a young man.Spurgeon was raised in a Christian home, but was converted in 1850 at fifteen years o...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Fran Richley and Eden Gate
August 5th, 2025
“I was stabbed. And Jesus used those moments in intensive care to bring me to himself.”Listen in as Lewis hears Fran’s story; from children’s home, to Salvation Army, to Thames Valley police force, to...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Welcoming...ANDREW MATHIESON
August 4th, 2025
This Sunday it's our absolute joy to welcome Andrew Mathieson back to preach!Andrew Mathieson is a longtime friend of Christchurch who currently lives in Glasgow with his wife and 5 children. After he...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Welsh Blood Service returning soon
August 4th, 2025
The Welsh Blood Service are coming back to Christchurch soon.There is still medium availability in the morning and afternoon and evening on the 12th August to donate blood.Why not spend an hour helpin...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
August Dates
August 4th, 2025
It may be summer holidays but there's still lots going on at Christchurch!Here are the key dates for your diary:6th August: Board Games Evening11th August: Prayer Meeting12th August: Haggai and Malach...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
What happened at the Discoverer's Dinner Do?
August 4th, 2025
On Friday 11th July, Christchurch Kids hosted the Discoverers Dinner Do—a special evening for our Discoverers (children in school years 5 and 6) and their parents. During the evening, we introduced an...  Read More
by Christchurch Kids Team
Memory mapping for the 30th anniversary
August 4th, 2025
Do you remember Kidz Klub? When we staged Joseph? When church was cancelled for Prosecco and strawberries?Do you remember when Pete and Mark Altrogge jammed together? When the teens held lock ins? Whe...  Read More
by Jo Black
Would you like to be baptised?
August 1st, 2025
Have you decided to follow Jesus? Would you like to make a public declaration of your faith in Christ Jesus, your Lord and Saviour?We will be having a baptism service on the 5th October. The Bible say...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
The minor prophets
July 29th, 2025
On the 12th August, we begin a new bible study series on the minor prophets. Over 3 sessions, we will journey through the books of Haggai and Malachi.Come and join us as we dive deeper and learn more ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Who was Charles Spurgeon?
July 28th, 2025
Throughout the month of August, we’re preaching Great Texts - single-verse sermons in honour of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. But who was Spurgeon anyway?Below is a short introduction, adapted from a longe...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Board Games Evening
July 28th, 2025
Got a new board game you’d love to play others?Join us for a free-to-play board games event! There will be a large selection of games but you are very welcome to bring your own game to play with other...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
What Sacred Fountain - the Gettys
July 23rd, 2025
'What Sacred Fountain' by Keith and Kristin Getty is a new song we will be singing this Sunday.You can listen to it below before our gathering on Sunday.......  Read More
by Jo Boyle
If you want to lead a community group, this is for you too
July 23rd, 2025
Have you been thinking about leading a community group?If so, come and join our current community group leaders for an evening of great food, sharing experiences and learning together.We will be meeti...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Deadline for Christchurch-Union Collab programme
July 22nd, 2025
The deadline for September 2025 applications to the Christchurch-Union Collab programme closes on Thursday 31st July.The Collab Programme is a church-based training residency, combining hands-on minis...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Christchurch Monday Night Football
July 22nd, 2025
Are you a football fan and enjoy a kick about in the park or on a pitch?Come and join us on a Monday evening to play five-a-side.Sign up here and one of the team will be in touch with more information...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
SAVE THE DATE: Young Adults Weekend Away
July 22nd, 2025
If you are between the ages of 18 and 30, join us for a weekend away full of fun, fellowship, worship and teaching!More information to follow soon. For now, stick the date in your diary!......  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Welsh stories come to Legacy
July 15th, 2025
Legacy is on this Thursday!If you're over 60, come and join us at 10:30am as we enjoy some welsh stories together before sitting down to enjoy friendship, care, connection and a meal together.Looking ...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Opportunity to ask for prayer on a Sunday
July 15th, 2025
If you feel impacted during our Sunday services or you have had a difficult week and would like to pray with someone about it, please feel free to stay behind for prayer at the end of the gathering.Th...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Our Life in Christ Course
July 14th, 2025
Our Life in Christ is a foundational course for new believers designed to deepen our understanding of new life in Christ and shape us to live in light of our life-changing union with him.What does red...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Summer Song List
July 11th, 2025
Summer is here—and with it, the perfect opportunity for road trips, family adventures, and time spent together! Music is a great way to help children remember the deep and beautiful truths of the gosp...  Read More
by Christchurch Kids Team
Christchurch-Union Collab
July 11th, 2025
Did you know we have a Collab programme with Union School of Theology?Aimed at equipping the next generation to love, serve and lead within the local church, our heart for this programme is to see the...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Have you ever thought about giving blood?
July 10th, 2025
The next opportunity to save lives by giving blood will be Tuesday 15th July at Christchurch.Spend an hour donating your blood and then grab a coffee or some lunch at Brickworks!Book your slot on the ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Pray with us
July 1st, 2025
Whether you're in a busy season or a slower one, making time to pray to our Father is never a waste of time.Come and join us for an hour on Monday 14th July at 8pm as we gather to pray for our church ...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Discoverers Dinner Do
July 1st, 2025
Discoverers! Grab a parent and join us for our Discoverer's Dinner Do on Friday 11th July at 6pm!We can't wait to spend time together looking at God's word, what it is and how to find our way around i...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Memories Evening
July 1st, 2025
In case you haven't yet heard, we've got our 30th anniversary this year! ;)As part of this, Jo Black is very kindly taking a lead on creating a timeline that we're hoping to display during our anniver...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
July dates for your diary
July 1st, 2025
Here's the dates for your diary in July:1st July- Doctrine4th July- EPIC and Teens6th July- Visitor's Sunday8th July- Doctrine7th July- Memories Evening11th July- Discoverers Dinner Do and Senior Teen...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
THIS SUNDAY
July 1st, 2025
Come and join us this Sunday for our Visitor's Sunday!Invite your friends and bring your family to join us at 10:30am. After the meeting, we'll be pulling out the BBQs, getting some face paints and br...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Calling all Community Group Leaders (and those waiting to launch)
June 27th, 2025
Our Community Groups are a joyful centre of life at Christchurch. If you’re a current leader (or looking to get started) join us for an evening of sharing our experiences and learning together over gr...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
NOW LIVE: New Debrief Episode
June 24th, 2025
A new series, means a new episode of the Debrief!Listen in as Lindsey and Lew go deeper into The God of Renewal. They discuss the nature of revival and what adaptations a church might make the make th...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
New to the church? Thinking about becoming a member?
June 24th, 2025
If you consider Christchurch your home but aren't yet a member, come along to our next membership course!Acts 2 describes sinners being saved by sovereign grace and then choosing to commit themselves ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
What's happening July 2nd?
June 24th, 2025
Our next Board Games Evening at Brickworks takes place Wednesday 2nd July from 7pm.We have a large selection of games but you are also welcome to bring your own game to play with others. Brickworks wi...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Christchurch Visitor's Sunday
June 24th, 2025
Bring your family, invite your friends and join us on Sunday 6th July for our Visitor's Sunday!We'd absolutely love to be able to fill the hall with friends who don't yet know Jesus and so on Sunday 6...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Fancy some summertime blues?
June 18th, 2025
Our very own Dave Williams and his band will be playing in Belle Vue Park this Saturday!You can catch them playing as part of Belle Vue's monthly summer concerts- there'll be plenty of food available ...  Read More
by Kathryn Morris
Reclaim your lost items this Sunday
June 17th, 2025
Collect your lost property this Sunday!We will be placing all lost property on tables at the back of the main hall this weekend. Please come and have a look to see if anything belongs to you!......  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Looking to become part of a community group?
June 16th, 2025
Are you thinking about joining a community group?A number of new groups have recently formed. Look into the 'Group' section of the app to find a community group near you!Our Community Groups are year-...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Grab your popcorn for Legacy this week
June 16th, 2025
Get ready to reminisce evenings out at the movies. This week at Legacy, we're going to the flicks! Legacy is a family made up of church members and members of the wider community who are over 60 and e...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
The Doctrine Course starts this week
June 16th, 2025
The first session of the Doctrine course starts this Tuesday evening!We’ll learn about the doctrine of scripture, the doctrine of God, the Trinity, the person and work of Christ, and much more during ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle