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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
Here are some of the more irregular events that are coming up soon. Where there is a poster, you can click on it to see a larger version.
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Moonlight Melodies Friday, 13th February Tickets £12 online |
| Ash Wednesday Worship, Prayer, Imposition of Ashes, Refreshments All welcome Wednesday, 18th February |
| The Difference Course In a messy world of division, Difference explores how to cross divides, navigate disagreement, and pursue a just and flourishing world. All are Welcome! To sign up, contact Clovissa: 7:30pm on Zoom |
| 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
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 10th February Epworth Hall | A fellowship group for all ages. We normally meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 2pm. New members are welcome - just come along. Our aim is to share fellowship together in a relaxed way with a programme of serious and not so serious subjects. This will be a planning meeting |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 10th February Lowther Road | Film Night (early Pancakes?) |
| Friday, 13th 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 | |
| Moonlight Melodies | Friday, 13th February Church Hall | Moonlight Melodies featuring Beati Vocal Ensemble and Putteridgebury Gilbert & Sullivan Society Tickets £12 online or on the door |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 17th 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, 17th February | Half Term - no meeting |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 18th February | 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. |
| Ash Wednesday Circuit Service | Wednesday, 18th February Church | Worship, Prayer, Imposition of Ashes, Refreshments All welcome |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 19th February Church Parlour | Exercise Group |
| Friday, 20th 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 | |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 24th February Mardale Avenue | Lent 1: Let go of idols, make room for God |
| Friday, 27th 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 | |
| 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) |
| Prayer at the Square | Monday, 2nd March Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 3rd March Church Parlour |
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| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 3rd March Coombe Drive | Lent 2: Let go of the form, embrace the spirit |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 5th March Church Parlour | The History of Venetian Carnivals |
| Jack and the Beanstalk | Thursday, 5th March Church Hall | The Square Drama Circle presents Jack and the Beanstalk by Alex Jackson Adults £8, Concessions £6, Family ticket £25 Tickets from TicketSource (small booking fee applies) |
| Friday, 6th March 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 March 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. |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 10th March Epworth Hall | Gatheround is a social group that welcomes new members. Meetings are held at 2pm on the second Tuesday in the month. An annual programme is prepared and includes such things as table top games, going out for a meal and a variety of discussion matters. In essence the group provides a pleasant social occasion. If of interest and need to know more contact Derek Hart or better still just come along. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 10th March West Hill | Lent 3: Let go of scarcity, embrace abundance |
| Friday, 13th March 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 | |
| Big Church Clean | Saturday, 14th March | There are lots of tasks to be undertaken. a list of which will be produced shortly and made available in the church Foyer. If people could have a look and see if there is a job that they can sign up for this would be very much appreciated! As always, tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided for all volunteers Thanking you in advance! Marie |
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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. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th February Lady Chapel, | Maggie Dodd, Anna Chaplain, St Albans. |
| Lent in Dunstable Parish | Wednesday, 18th February Priory Church | Ash Wednesday services at 10:30am and 7:30pm in Priory Church Also Lent Lunch Group, Wednesdays at 12 noon at St Augustine's Church |
| The Difference Course | Tuesday, 24th February Zoom Friday, 27th February Priory Church Hall | In a messy world of division, Difference is a five-session course exploring how to cross divides, navigate disagreement, and pursue a just and flourishing world. All are Welcome! Find out more here. To sign up, please contact Clovissa: |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th March Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Mary Moody, Regional Minister, Central Baptist Association. |
| Supporting Hidden Differences | Wednesday, 4th March Zoom | A Church for Everyone webinar hosted by St James & Emmanuel, Didsbury, Manchester, UK, in association with the Centre for Autism and Theology, Aberdeen University Please note: you will need a Zoom account to access this webinar. You can Sign up free here. More details: print version or online version |
| World Day of Prayer | Friday, 6th March Salvation Army, Bull Pond Lane | World Day of Prayer A service for everyone: “I will give you rest” from Nigeria Refreshments after the service Everyone welcome |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 1st April Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Kevin Walton NB: this service will precede a service of burial of the ashes of the Revd Peter Hudson |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 6th May Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Ian Green |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 3rd June Lady Chapel, | The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore |
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