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What's on
On this page: Worship | Special Events | Regular Square Groups and Events | External Events
The Weekly Notice Sheet is handed out on Sundays, with news of what is happening at The Square.
If you would like to receive it by email or send news to be included, please email us.
You can read the latest notice sheet here, and previous sheets can be found in our archive.
Worship at The SquareOur church buildings are open every Sunday morning for worship, either for a traditional service in the Church, or for Café Worship in the church hall. Most of our traditional services are also live streamed on YouTube, so you can join in online if you can't make it in person. See our Worship This Week page for up to date information. On that page, you can also find resources to help you in your worship at home, if that is your choice. | Worship ElsewhereOther Opportunities for online worship in South Bedfordshire Circuit are listed on our Worship This Week page. Trinity Methodist Church in Leighton Buzzard are holding weekly evening services at 6pm via Zoom. All are invited to join us. https://zoom.us/j/94865623492?pwd=RlozVHRhYnFrcEU1cUJjdHZxUDQzQT09 Meeting ID: 948 6562 3492 |
Special Events at and around The Square
We're in the lull after Christmas, so there's not so much special going on at the moment. But most of our regular activities have resumed - see below.
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| Great Annual Jumble Sale This is the major annual fundraising event for the In all of the church halls Saturday, 28th February Entrance £1 |
| Dunstable Town Band in the Church Tickets £10 on the door |
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Regular Square Events and Groups
| Friday, 9th January Assembly Room | The Living Room is a welcoming place where anyone can come for a chat, a snack, read, make crafts, play games, help build a jigsaw or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, all FREE! The Living Room has become very popular, and we could really do with a few more helping hands. If you would like to help, you will be very welcome! Please contact wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com | |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 13th January Epworth Hall
| A fellowship group for all ages. We normally meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 2pm. Our aim is to share fellowship together in a relaxed way with a programme of serious and not so serious subjects. Today: "Coincidences in our lives" |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 13th January Mardale Avenue | Planning meeting |
| Friday, 16th January Assembly Room | The Living Room is a welcoming place where anyone can come for a chat, a snack, read, make crafts, play games, help build a jigsaw or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, all FREE! The Living Room has become very popular, and we could really do with a few more helping hands. If you would like to help, you will be very welcome! Please contact wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com | |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 20th January Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour, normally every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. All are welcome. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 20th January | To be announced |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 21st January | We meet on the third Wednesday of the month. There is friendly and informal discussion around biblical and current social and community issues and how they relate to our faith in Christ. With increasing age, we are a decreasing number and there are now just seven members in the group. New members would be warmly welcome. See the Contacts Page. |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 22nd January Church Parlour | Exercise Group |
| Friday, 23rd January Assembly Room | The Living Room is a welcoming place where anyone can come for a chat, a snack, read, make crafts, play games, help build a jigsaw or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, all FREE! The Living Room has become very popular, and we could really do with a few more helping hands. If you would like to help, you will be very welcome! Please contact wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com | |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 27th January | To be announced |
| Friday, 30th January Assembly Room | The Living Room is a welcoming place where anyone can come for a chat, a snack, read, make crafts, play games, help build a jigsaw or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, all FREE! The Living Room has become very popular, and we could really do with a few more helping hands. If you would like to help, you will be very welcome! Please contact wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com | |
| Prayer at the Square | Monday, 2nd February Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 3rd February Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour, normally every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. All are welcome. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 3rd February | To be announced |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 5th February Church Parlour | Richard Liscombe A brief History of Wrest Park |
| Friday, 6th February Assembly Room | The Living Room is a welcoming place where anyone can come for a chat, a snack, read, make crafts, play games, help build a jigsaw or simply enjoy a cup of coffee, all FREE! The Living Room has become very popular, and we could really do with a few more helping hands. If you would like to help, you will be very welcome! Please contact wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com | |
| Village Housegroup | Friday, 6th February Eaton Bray | The Village House Group is a small group of people who meet mostly on the first Friday of the month in Eaton Bray. |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 19th February Church Parlour | Craft Afternoon: Miniature Bird Boxes |
| Great annual Jumble Sale | Saturday, 28th February Church Halls | This is the major annual fundraising event for the 5th Dunstable Scout Group, which meets weekly at the Methodist Church. Come and grab a bargain or two, while helping a good cause in your local community. |
| Dunstable Town Band concert | Saturday, 28th February Church | Dunstable Town Band presents a concert in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Tickets £10 on the door, or from Ticketsource (booking fee applies) |
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External Events
| Bible Study over Zoom | Alternate Wednesdays Zoom | Are there times when you don’t quite understand something, but you are either embarrassed or not sure who to ask? Our Zoom Bible Study sessions every other Wednesday may be what you need. We are a group of encouraging and friendly people who want to understand and learn more together about the Bible and the impact it has on our lives. We welcome you to join us at one of our two-hour sessions every other Wednesday (2pm or 8pm) on Zoom for approx. an hour ending with a hymn. For more information see this document, or contact: Catherine Roots - catherine.roots1@ntlworld.com |
| Sunday Evening service via Zoom | Every Sunday | Trinity Methodist Church in Leighton Buzzard are holding weekly evening services at 6pm via Zoom. All are invited to join us. |
| Community Breakfast for Families | 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month Strathmore Methodist Church | You are welcome to join our family friendly community breakfast club. More details |
| Nondenominational Transformative Prayer Meeting | The Olive Tree Church, Every Thursday | Are you longing for a profound encounter with the Holy Spirit? Do you desire healing, miracles, breakthroughs, and the manifestation of God's power in your life? Rev. Michael Anokye, a dynamic and anointed servant of God, leads these meetings. His powerful ministry is marked by the Word, healings, miracles, signs, and wonders, inspiring hope and faith in all who witness it. Come and experience the transformative power of prayer. Your miracle awaits! We look forward to welcoming you and witnessing God's incredible work in your life. |
| Neurodiversity Awareness Session | Thursday, 29th January Online | We are pleased to have found a new date for the Equipping for Equality “Neurodiversity awareness” session that was postponed in November. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th February Lady Chapel, | Maggie Dodd, Anna Chaplain, St Albans. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th March Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Mary Moody, Regional Minister, Central Baptist Association. |
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