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 time before and after church on the 1st and/or the 22nd November to help us prepare and serve food, you would be such a blessing to the catering team and to our wider church family!

If you are able to help out on the 1st or 22nd, you can sign up here so we can connect you with the team! Thank you!

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 have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭8‬:‭3‬-‭4‬

Join us for prayer meeting on Monday 26th as we bring our prayers and petitions before an awesome God.

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 on the 28th and 29th October with a number of slots still available.

Book your donation here! If you're feeling unsure about it but would like to find out more information, you can visit the Welsh Blood Service website.

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 so intimidated by it that we don’t even begin to climb up, or we’re so over confident that we misjudge the difficulty of the climb and misconstrue the Trinity in dangerous ways. But there’s a better way!

Over five consecutive Tuesday evenings starting on the 3rd November, we will begin ascending the mountain of the doctrine of the Trinity! We will start our journey in the biblical texts to see how the Triunity of God is revealed in Scripture and learn about the early development of this doctrine. This will be part one of a two or three-part undertaking in studying the doctrine of the Trinity.

We’d love to have you join us, no matter how much you know or don’t know. Our goal will be together to take in the view and delight in the glory of the triune God.

Sign up here!

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 gifts. Through this ministry, Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches to share these shoeboxes, and even more importantly, share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations!

From this Sunday onwards, you can collect boxes at the admin desk to fill with gifts for a child that won't be expecting to receive any presents this year. You can also decorate your own medium to large sized shoeboxes with wrapping paper instead!

More information about what to pack in the shoebox and how to label it correctly can be found here!  

You can also pack a shoebox online or pay for a pre-packed shoebox instead, if you'd really like to be involved but are unable to get to the shops yourself.

The final date to drop off your boxes at church is Sunday 8th November. We will then take them to a place where they are dispatched all over the world to bring joy and light to children in need this year.

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" - Acts 20:35

Several members of our Christchurch family are involved with the wonderful work of Eden Gate.

Recently, Operasonic have been partnering with Eden Gate to deliver workshops for guests to learn the art of songwriting. Through the workshops run by professional musicians Eoghan Walsh and David McSparron, a very talented group of budding musicians have composed some excellent music which was professionally recorded earlier this year.

Eden Gate are thrilled to present the debut performance of these songs at the Corn Exchange in Newport City Centre on the 2nd November from 6-7pm.

God has given us all such unique giftings and skills which we get to use as an act of worship to the Creator. We hope some of our Christchurch family will be able to join us, to celebrate the talents God has given this group of songwriters, on what is set to be a great evening with lots of new music to enjoy.

As we listen to their new music, we are reminded of the new song in our mouth as believers, the old has gone and the new has come – Alleluia! Your love has lifted me!

There are just a few tickets left! Reserve your spot here!

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 in our church so would you pray for them as they meet together this Thursday? That they would be built up together, that their conversation would be seasoned with salt, and they would be the pleasing aroma of Christ to unbelievers that attend Legacy every month.

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 will help lead our Sunday worship.

If you’re interested in coming along to the next practice or would like more information about our choir, you can get in touch here and we'd love to connect you with fellow singers!

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." Psalm 107:1


Join us for our semi-monthly prayer meeting as we give praise to our God who is always good even when life feels difficult.

Whether this is your 50th prayer meeting or your first, we'd love you to be with us as we gather as a family to thank the Lord for all he has done, and bring our requests before him with boldness, knowing he is good.

OCTOBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

It 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 another great money coaching course run by Linda and Tiff!

6th: New Life in Christ
7th: Board Games Evening
12th: CAP Money Coaching
12th: Prayer Meeting
13th: Joshua Bible Study
13th: New Life in Christ  
15th: Legacy
19th: CAP Money Coaching
20th: Joshua Bible Study
20th: New Life in Christ
26th: Prayer Meeting

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 balance a household budget
- Learn how to structure your finances using a system proven to work
- Find ways to save more and get the most out of your spare cash
- Learn how to use credit wisely and navigate unmanageable debt
- Explore the difference between essential and optional expenses and find ways to realistically cut costs
- Unlimited access to a mobile-friendly budget worksheet

Sign up to join here- we'd love to see you there!

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 lead within the local church.

If you would be interested in a Christchurch-based residency combining hands-on ministry experience with in-depth theological training through Union School of Theology you can apply here!

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 baptism before but don’t really understand what it is, Lewis unpacks this topic on the We Are Christchurch podcast. Listen here!

If you would like to be baptised, you can get in touch via the link here!

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 age, gender or knowledge of board games, we would love you to join us!

Our next event is Wednesday 7th October from 7pm.

If you’re game for a good time, we’ll see you there!

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 return them on a Sunday to the admin desk?

Thank you!

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 as some events begin just before 8pm when maintenance is due to start.

We will email or text you with updates should they be necessary.

On the 1st November we are holding a dedication service for parents who would like to have their children prayed over and dedicated to the Lord's care.

If you're a church member and would like to have your little one dedicated, please sign up here and the office will be in touch.

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 relationships and reach the rest of Newport with Jesus' love.

Please join us, but if you are unable and would like us to pray for something in particular, you can submit a prayer request here.

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 you have recently become a Christian, this course is for you!

Sign up here!

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!

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 Christchurch Christmas Pop-up Market this year, in collaboration with Brickworks, will be held on Saturday 29th November from 10:30am-1:30pm.

Our Christchurch Carol Service will take place on Wednesday the 23rd December from 7-8pm. 

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 team or you can register your interest in finding out more via the link!

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 in Christ. Be praying that God would encourage and challenge them, that they would deepen in their love for Jesus and for those around them.

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 interesting presentation, a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious lunch!

If you fit into the over 60s demographic (even if you look much younger than 60!) you would be so welcome to join us!