Activities

The church is a hub for the community with many activities held during the week. These are a mix of external activities, and those organised by the church listed below. For more information about any of the church groups, please contact us via the office email address. 

Bible and prayer groups

Friday Biblegroup: 10 to 11.15 am. Each week a friendly group of six to ten people meet in the Quiet Room or on zoom to study the bible together and pray.  The leader prepares a bible passage and questions for us to discuss over coffee, and we finish with a few minutes of prayer. Everyone is welcome. Bibles may be borrowed, or bring your own. This group is currently led by Sharon, who can be contacted via the church office - who can advise when the group is meeting face to face and when on zoom. 

Thursday evening at 8pm, Bible fellowship on zoom with a termly get-together. Most of our study guides last 6 to 8 weeks. This is a weekly session finishing with prayer by 9.30pm, currently led by Janet and John. 

Worship Music Group  

A couple of musicians and several singers meet on an adhoc basis to suit everyone's diaries. We prepare songs for our Worship Cafe services on Sunday afternoons twice a term, and occasional items for Sunday morning worship. We would love more people to join us! Get in touch with Wendy on 07904 517384. 

Christian Meditation - now meets on zoom 

Our Christian Meditation Group has been meeting for over a decade every Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 8.30, to discuss how we are, listen to a recorded talk, pray and then meditate for 20 minutes, closing with a brief prayer. We welcome people from all denominations and none. Since COVID began we have continued our meetings on zoom, so please contact Robert or Helen C. via the church office email for information on how to join.

We find this a wonderful practice, opening us up to the love of Jesus which is within each one of us.

Saturday Families Church 

Our Saturday Families Church meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in termtime (and occasionally in school holidays) from 10.30am til 12.15 in the Main Hall or the garden.  It includes playtime and craft for children up to around age 9, including babies and toddlers, and all youngsters must be accompanied by at least one adult.  The session ends with a bible story, christian songs and prayers. No previous christian experience is required and we hope you will easily make friends here. Contact Wendy for more information and to discuss any special needs. wendy.lidgate@outlook.com

Community Coffee Morning 

Please join us at our drop in Community Cafe’ every Tuesday morning from 10.30 am for a coffee or tea and meet new friends, and join in simple activities if you like. Some of our visitors have been coming for years and have made lasting friendships. Summer months you can sit outside and enjoy the weather or just wander around the garden. A small charge of £2 is requested since it helps with the overheads and running of the Cafe’
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information via the church office.

Thursday Club

The Club meets every 2 weeks on the first and third Thursday and everyone is welcome. Its a place for friendship and chat over tea and biscuits with visiting speakers, quizes and outings in the summer. 

For information contact Joyce via the church office

Baby Group

We open most Wednesday afternoons for babies and parents from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.  Free parking in our adjacent carpark for whcih we can give you an access code.  This is a friendly multi-cultural group available to all pregnant women and mums and dads with babies up until they are toddling. Come for refreshments and a chat, social time for your baby, and our short singing session (no religious content). Donation suggested £2 per family. Contact Wendy 07904 517384. facebook: Wgc Babygroup

Chatter and Tots 

The Toddler Group continues to thrive on Thursday mornings during term time, for parents, grandparents and their children - no booking, just turn up! A chance for the toddlers to play followed by song time. Chatter and Tots starts at 9:30am and finishes at 11:15am, donation suggested £2 per family.  Childminders may be interested in the separate group run in our hall by childminders for childminders and the children they care for. Contact Wendy for information on 07904 517384, wendy.lidgate@outlook.com. 
 

Craft group

The Knit and Natter group has morphed into a general crafty morning, currently led by Hazel. Bring your own project or join in the craft activity provided.  Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10am for an informal get-together over a cuppa and biscuits.  In the past we have worked on Teddy bears, hats, scarves and gloves to be included into the Shoe Box appeal at Christmas, made tiny blankets for the premature baby unit at the Lister Hospital and knee rugs for our Minister to take out to our house-bound church members. We are always glad to welcome new people and look forward to meeting you!

Tea Dances

We hold monthly tea dances on Saturdays between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. There is an assortment of ballroom and sequence dances and the DJ is happy to include any special requests. Dances are on the fourth Saturday of each month. Contact the church office for more information.