Posts with the category “church-blog”

Packing for the Young Adults Weekend Away?
November 26th, 2025
This weekend is our Young Adults Weekend Away, The Spreading Flame. We'll be tracing the story of the church from 11 disciples to 3000 men and women on the day of Pentecost, asking what does it mean t...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Meeting to pray
November 26th, 2025
It's always a privilege to meet together as a church to pray.  Our next scheduled prayer meetings are 1st and 15th December at 7.30 pm.  We will be praying that God will use the Christmas season to dr...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Even Santa has booked a slot
November 24th, 2025
The Welsh Blood Service return to Christchurch on the 10th December. Even Santa has booked himself in for blood donation before Christmas!Thinking of new ways to bless other people this Christmas? Giv...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Advent Bible Study
November 24th, 2025
Join us for a short Advent Season bible study series beginning on December 9th for two weeks. We'll be retracing Matthew's steps through the Old Testament as he unveils the theme of "Christmas Promise...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Pop-up Market at Brickworks
November 24th, 2025
Why not come this Saturday 29th November for a cup of coffee or some food at Brickworks and, whilst you're there, check out their festive pop-up market!Come and see what stalls they have and maybe get...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Fancy making a beautiful wreath for your home?
November 24th, 2025
Come to Brickworks this Thursday for a Christmas Wreath Making Event! Join us for a jolly good time as you get into the festive spirit with friends and family as you craft your own unique wreath to ha...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Grab a curry before Bible study
November 18th, 2025
In case you missed it, Brickworks is now serving a meal you can purchase before Bible study on Tuesday evenings.This week it'll be chicken curry with rice for £7.50. If you are signed up to Bible stud...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Christmas events incoming
November 18th, 2025
We are fast approaching a very busy period of the year! Over the next few weeks, we have lots of opportunities for you to come along to Christchurch Centre, not just on a Sunday.Below is a breakdown o...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Feeling Christmassy yet?
November 18th, 2025
As the decorations go up at the Christchurch Centre, we start to look ahead to Christmas! To find out more information about our plans for the festive season, listen to Gav and Lew discuss what's comi...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
New playlists for Christchurch Kids
November 18th, 2025
Christchurch Kids has its own music playlists! Put then on in the car or dance around together at home to them ?We’re thrilled to share Christchurch Kids’ Spotify page where you'll find playlists spec...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Christmas and Christchurch Kids
November 18th, 2025
We have some special Christmassy updates for Christchurch Kids and families! Christchurch Kids Spotify playlistWe’re thrilled to share Christchurch Kids’ Spotify page where you’ll find playlists speci...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Deadline to bring shoeboxes this Sunday
November 11th, 2025
It's National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! From 10th - 17th November you can drop off your shoebox at Christchurch this Sunday or you can check the Samaritan's Purse websit...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
How can we pray for you next week?
November 11th, 2025
We will be meeting to pray together again next Monday 17th November.Even if you are unable to make it, is there something we can be bringing before God for you? You can submit a prayer request here an...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Wrapping together this Saturday
November 10th, 2025
Join us for our Operation Christmas Child wrapping party this Saturday as we come together to create beautiful boxes of gifts for children who are in need this year. Each child who receives a box will...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Grab a meal before Bible study
November 10th, 2025
If getting out of the house is a bit of a rush, Brickworks will be serving food that you can buy before Bible study on Tuesday evening.This week it'll be Beef Chilli with rice, tortilla chips and sour...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Keith Little thanksgiving service
November 4th, 2025
We will be giving thanks for the life of Keith Little on Wednesday the 12th November at 12pm in Christchurch Centre. Please wear smart dress.All are invited to join the family after the service at Gre...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Shoeboxes to take home
November 4th, 2025
If you can't make our shoebox wrapping party on Saturday 15th November, you will still be able to pick up a shoebox this Sunday for you to pack yourself!You can return the completed shoebox to Christc...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Got a spare hour on Thursday?
November 4th, 2025
The act of giving blood only takes 10 minutes but it could save up to three lives per donation. If you have some free time on Thursday 6th November, why not fill up one of the last few slots to give b...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Builder's Big Picnic this Saturday
November 3rd, 2025
Our Builder's Big Picnic event will be held this Saturday, 8th November!This special event is for all children in Builders (school years 1 and 2) and their families (including siblings). Bring along a...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Check mates
November 3rd, 2025
Our next Board Games Evening at Brickworks takes place this Wednesday 5th November from 7pm-9pm.Bring your own board game or choose something from own wide selection to play with others. Everyone is w...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Join our Shoebox Wrapping Party
October 30th, 2025
We'll be holding our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Wrapping Party on Saturday, 15th November (12–2 pm), at the back of the main hall.Bring along the gifts you want to include in the box as well as...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
November News
October 30th, 2025
As the evenings start to get darker we have lots of reasons for you to brave the cold! Come and join us at Christchurch for a variety of meetings, studies and events this month.3rd Nov: Prayer meeting...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Grab some soup before Bible study
October 29th, 2025
Next week we will begin a new Bible study series on Joshua.Over three weeks, we will be covering chapters one through five so please read these beforehand.These Bible studies are open for everyone int...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Pray with us next Monday
October 29th, 2025
Fortnightly on a Monday night we meet to pray. Last time, following on from Andrew Rees’ pastor’s prayer, we prayed for the leaders and for the activities they lead such as Legacy, Wednesday warm, Chi...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Young families at Christchurch
October 22nd, 2025
During our 30th Anniversary weekend, Roo prayed over the children in our church, the next generation of Christchurch.Children and young families are such a wonderful part of our wider church family an...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Volunteers needed for Christchurch Tots
October 21st, 2025
We need your help!Christchurch Tots is our missional toddler group on Wednesdays during term time 9.30-11.30am.With increasing numbers of visitors from the coffee shop, and exciting opportunities in t...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Blood donation in November
October 21st, 2025
If you could spare one hour to donate blood and help save lives then come along to Christchurch on Thursday 6th November.As an extra incentive, Brickworks will offer 20% off your drink on the day you ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Joshua Part One
October 15th, 2025
On the 4th November, we will begin a new Bible study called Joshua Part 1, covering chapters one through five. It will run for three weeks on the 4th, 11th, and 18th Nov from 7:30pm-9pm.Whether you're...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
A wonderful weekend
October 14th, 2025
Haven’t the last 3 weeks been wonderful?!Beginning on September 28th, we’ve celebrated such grace to us as a church; (as he retired) Pete charging us to continue to lay a gospel foundation, taking in ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
An opportunity to pray together
October 14th, 2025
Our next prayer meeting takes place next Monday 20th October from 7:30-8:30pm.Colossians 4:2 encourages us to "continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving". We would love fo...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
New Saints begins this Sunday
October 14th, 2025
The 'New Saints: Knowing and Enjoying Jesus' course starts this Sunday 19th October 7:30pm-9pm.Join us for 4 weeks as we dive into Phillipians, helping new Christians and those wanting to learn more a...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Cracking codes at Bletchley Park
October 14th, 2025
Legacy are taking a virtual tour of Bletchley Park this week, once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers!If you are over 60, come along to listen to a fascinating talk, and to share te...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
New Members and Baptisms videos
October 9th, 2025
We were delighted to baptise three people on Sunday as well as our friend David earlier in the week. We also welcomed new members into our Christchurch family - what a joy it is to be in fellowship wi...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Updated Brickworks opening times this week
October 7th, 2025
Brickworks is now open on Tuesday’s from 8.30am till 9pm (starting this week)! Do come along for a post-work catch up and drink with a friends or family.On Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th, only coffee ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
It's nearly party time
October 7th, 2025
This weekend, we will be celebrating our 30th anniversary! It’s been three decades full of grace and we're so excited to come together to give thanks to God for his goodness to us.From 4:30pm on Satur...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
New Saints Bible Course
October 3rd, 2025
NEW SAINTS: Knowing and Enjoying JesusJoin us for a new 4 week course through Paul’s letter to the Phillipians, designed specifically for new Christians and those wanting to learn more about Jesus and...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
What kids love about Christchurch Kids
October 1st, 2025
This video was recently shared at our volunteers evening. Find out what the kids love about their Christchurch Kids classes during our Sunday gatherings! Thank you SO much to everyone who serves with ...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Sign up to Young Adults Weekend Away
September 30th, 2025
Don't forget to book your place for The Spreading Flame, our 18-30s retreat on 28th-30th November.Join us as we dive into Acts together, to learn how to make Christ known to all.If you’re aged 18-30 y...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
We gather to pray next Monday
September 30th, 2025
Come and join us for our next prayer meeting as we confidently bring our prayers and praise to God who delights in listening to His children. We will meet on Monday 6th October at 7:30pm. From now on,...  Read More
by Jo Boyle
Are you on board?
September 30th, 2025
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 1st October for Board Games Evening!Come along to play a huge selection of games, drink great coffee and get to know other people who share your love of board games. Join o...  Read More
by Jo Boyle