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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.
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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
After a quiet spell over the summer, here are a few events for you to put in your diaries:
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| Beetle Drive Saturday, 13th September raising funds for the Adults £5, Children £3, contact: |
| Shambles Big Band Concert Saturday, 11th October The brilliant "Shambles" big band holds a concert every year in aid of Don't miss this year's instalment! |
| Square Drama Circle presents Thursday 16th October Adults: £8, Concessions: £6, Family: £25 Book here |
| Remembrance Service Sunday, 26th October A service to remember and give thanks for the lives of those we have known who have died. Refreshments will follow the service. Led by the Pastoral Secretary and the Minister |
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Regular Square Events and Groups
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 9th September 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. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 9th September Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price Note that Brenda will be dropping out of organising this, and we would welcome someone willing to step into the breach. |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 9th September 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. This month: sharing a subject from "out of the hat" |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 9th September | Details TBA |
| Friday, 12th September Closed Today | 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 | |
| Bike & Hike | Saturday, 13th September | Bike 'n' Hike for the Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust. The Square Welcome area will be open for light refreshment for participants. |
| Twilight Organ Recital | Saturday, 13th September Church | A twilight Organ Recital by local organist Joe Leslie, as a fundraiser for the organ repair fund. No entrance fee, but donations will be much appreciated. |
| Beetle Drive | Saturday, 13th September Church Hall | Beetle Drive raising funds for the Square Drama Circle. Adults £5, Children £3 To book, contact sarahtaylorwarner@gmail.com |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 16th September Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price Note that Brenda will be dropping out of organising this, and we would welcome someone willing to step into the breach. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 16th September | Details TBA |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 17th September | 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, 18th September Church Parlour | Carol Hardy Entertaining at Waddesdon |
| The Living Room | Friday, 19th September 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, 23rd September 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. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 23rd September Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price Note that Brenda will be dropping out of organising this, and we would welcome someone willing to step into the breach. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 23rd September | Details TBA |
| The Living Room | Friday, 26th September 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 |
| New Scarf To You event | Saturday, 27th September Church Halls | We have hundreds of scarves - new and pre-loved, winter and summer. In aid of the Church Project |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 30th September Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price Note that Brenda will be dropping out of organising this, and we would welcome someone willing to step into the breach. If we don't find someone, this will be the last meeting. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 30th September | Details TBA |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 2nd October Church Parlour | Ann Meader Jams and Pickles, Aley Green Church |
| Village Housegroup | Friday, 3rd October 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. |
| Prayer at the Square | Monday, 6th October Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 7th October 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. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 7th October Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. If we haven't found a new organiser in time, this may not be happening. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 7th October | Details TBA |
| Shambles Big Band concert | Saturday, 11th October Church |
Doors open at 6:45 |
| Square Drama Circle - Blithe Spirit | Thursday 16th October Church Hall | The latest production from our very own Square Drama Circle will be Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. Adults: £8, Concessions: £6, Family: £25 Book here (booking fees apply) |
| Remembrance Service | Sunday, 26th October Church | A service to remember and give thanks for the lives of those we have known who have died. Refreshments will follow the service. Led by the Pastoral Secretary and the Minister |
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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. |
| Harvest Celebration Service | Monday, 8th September Notting Hill Methodist Church, London W11 4AH | All We Can would love to welcome you to our Harvest Celebration Service, where we'll be celebrating this season of harvest, solidarity and sustainable change. We’ll be joined by the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Revd Richard Andrew and Matthew Forsyth. The service will be taking place in Notting Hill Methodist Church, London, W11 4AH on Monday 8 September 2025 and all are welcome! If you’re coming, please help us keep track of numbers by filling out the short form on our website: Harvest Celebration Service – All We Can Or you can watch the live stream. |
| Eaton Bray Final Service | Sunday, 28th September Eaton Bray Methodist Church | Please join us for the last ever service in Eaton Bray Methodist Church. From 1:30pm, there will be refreshments and a heritage display, and our service will start at 3:30 |
| Play the Organ day | Saturday, 4th October St Augustine’s Church | Beds and Herts Organists Association is giving you the chance to play the church organ. No experience necessary, and help will be on hand. If you're between 10 and 25 years old, you may be able to apply for a bursary. See bedsandhertsorganists.org for more detail |
| Festival of Church Music | Saturday, 11th October Coventry Cathedral | A festival of Church Music, on a theme of Justice and Freedom, featuring cjoirs from across the country Admission FREE See the website for more information |
| Racial Justice Conference | Thursday, 16th October Trinity Methodist Church, | Key speakers: £10 including lunch Book your place, or find more information from claire.barford@cteel.org.uk |
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