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The Weekly Notice Sheet is handed out on Sundays, with news of what is happening at The Square. 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
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Square Events and Groups
| Friday, 26th April 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! | |
| Beetle Drive | Saturday, 27th April Newland Church | A fun game in aid of Luton & Dunstable Foodbanks £5 per person, including Ploughman's Supper) Places to be booked in advance by contacting Steph on 07498903106 Bring your own drinks and glasses |
| Circuit Celebration Service | Sunday 28th April Church | Please remember the Circuit service on Sunday 28th April at 6pm at the Square to celebrate the work of Local Preachers and Worship Leaders. In particular we shall present awards to Tina Salmon and Robin Wright who have served 40 years as Local Preachers and Stephen Parkinson and Clive Salmon who have served 25 years as Worship Leaders. This service will be live streamed, and can be found here on YouTube. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 30th April Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 30th April Mardale Avenue | Change of venue and topic In view of the recent passing of one of our treasured members, we will be sharing an evening of tea, cake, and memories |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 2nd May Church Parlour | AGM and Table Games |
| Friday, 3rd May 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! | |
| Village Housegroup | Friday, 3rd May | The Village House Group is a small group of people who meet mostly on the first Friday of the month in Eaton Bray. |
| Prayer at the Square | Monday, 6th May Church Foyer / Zoom | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 7th May Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. All are welcome. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 7th May Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 7th May Mardale Avenue | Planning Meeting |
| Friday, 10th May 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! | |
| Quiz Night Postponed | Saturday, 11th May Church Hall | Teams of up to 6 Unfortunately, this Quiz has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course. |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 14th May Epworth Hall | A fellowship group for all ages. We 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. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 14th May Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 7th May |
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| Buttercup Close Housegroup | Wednesday, 15th May | 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, 16th May Church Parlour | Denise Chennels: Blitz Babies |
| Friday, 17th May 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! | |
| Shambles and Beati concert | Saturday, 18th May Church | The Shambles big band, and Beati vocal ensemble present "I Sing and I Swing", a joint concert, with all proceeds going to the Methodist Church at The Square. Tickets £7 on the door |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 21st May Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. All are welcome. |
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External Events
| 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. Contact Catherine Roots at catherine.roots1@ntlworld.com or follow the links above. |
| 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 |
| The Bible Course | Wednesday, 10th April Zoom |
For more information and to register, please contact Angela Brydon, District Discipleship Enabler. |
| Charity begins at home A journey with All We Can in Liberia | Thursday, 18th April Zoom | At All We Can we are excited to invite you to an exclusive online fundraising event in collaboration with our local partner, SHIFSD, and esteemed guests from All We Can. This promises to be a memorable occasion, featuring insightful discussions Angela Zamaere Smith from All We Can, Jeremiah Burgess from SHIFSD in Liberia, Revd Gill Newton (President of Methodist Conference), and Kerry Scarlett (Vice-president of Methodist Conference). This event is a unique opportunity to learn more about the impactful work being done by All We Can and our local partner, SHIFSD, in Liberia. You'll gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by communities and the transformative projects that your support helps to fund. Click here to confirm your attendance. Spread the Word: Share this invitation with your friends, family, and colleagues who may be interested in supporting our cause. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday 1st May Lady Chapel, | You are invited to attend a Free Church Service in the Lady Chapel of St Albans Cathedral. This month: Captain Mark Scoulding |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday 5th June Lady Chapel, | You are invited to attend a Free Church Service in the Lady Chapel of St Albans Cathedral. This month: Maggie Dodd |
| Equipping for Equality | Saturday, 8th June Saturday, 20th July | Following the feedback to a survey of EDI* officers, there was a request for regional training events to equip people in implementing aspects of the JDS* strategy. We have arranged two events as a start, on Sat 8th June in London and Sat 20th July in Lancaster, 10.30-4. Both events can be attended onsite or online. They are open to anyone passionate about EDI. Please find more information and bookings here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/equipping-for-equality-3250479 If you have questions, or would like to host something similar in a different region, or if you can’t make these dates but would be keen to attend something in the future, please contact Stuart on watkins@methodistchurch.org.uk * Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday 3rd July Lady Chapel, | You are invited to attend a Free Church Service in the Lady Chapel of St Albans Cathedral. This month: The Revd Vanessa Jefferson, |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday 7th August Lady Chapel, | You are invited to attend a Free Church Service in the Lady Chapel of St Albans Cathedral. This month: The Reverend Mary Moody, |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday 18th September Lady Chapel, | You are invited to attend a Free Church Service in the Lady Chapel of St Albans Cathedral. This month: The Revd Graham Clarke |
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The Bible Course is an opportunity to explore the BIG story that is contained in this amazing book, from Genesis through the Old Testament and the New Testament to Revelation. Run over 8 sessions, combining video teaching, group discussion, personal reflection and daily readings. Each weekly session will last an hour to an hour and a half.
