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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
After a quiet spell over the summer, here are a few events for you to put in your diaries:
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| Square Drama Circle presents Thursday 16th October Adults: £8, Concessions: £6, Family: £25 Book here |
| Thanksgiving 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
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 14th October 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 meeting will be a slide show by Derek Hart |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 14th October Victoria Street | Games |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 15th October | 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 October Church Parlour | Jacqui - Exercises |
| 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) |
| Friday, 17th October 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, 21st 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. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 21st October Lowther Road | Chilli Jackets and Film night Note earlier start time |
| Friday, 24th October 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 | |
| Thanksgiving 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 |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 28th October | Half Term - no meeting today |
| Friday, 31st October 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, 3rd November Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 4th November 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, 4th November Coombe Drive | Advent 1 - Gifted |
| Ladies Thursday Club | Thursday, 6th November Church Parlour | Fiona Arscott-Smith: The changing face of Life Ceremonies |
| Friday, 6th November 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, 7th November 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, 11th November 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. |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 11th November Mardale Avenue | Festival of Carols preparations (creative) based on "Gifts/The Gift" |
| Friday, 13th November 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 | |
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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. |
| Festival of Church Music | Saturday, 11th October Coventry Cathedral | A festival of Church Music, on a theme of Justice and Freedom, featuring choirs 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 |
| The Bible Course | Wednesday, 29th October Zoom | The Bible Course explores the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, over 8 sessions. The course will be held on Zoom for folk to join from their own homes. Or alternatively you could gather a small group at church or at home (with internet access) Watch the videos and share in discussion locally. For more information and to register, contact Angela Turner, District Discipleship Enabler. |
| Cakes & Company | Tuesday, 4th November Aley Green Methodist Church | Come and join us for Bacon Butties, Bacon & Egg rolls, Jacket Potatoes, Sausage Rolls, Cakes, Preserves, Stalls, Christmas Gifts, Carols, Books and lots more. In aid of Church funds |
| Circuit Carol Service | Sunday, 7th December Harlington Methodist Church | We are delighted to share that our next Circuit Service will be an Advent Carol Service on Sunday 7th December at 6pm, hosted at Harlington Methodist Church. Following the joy and encouragement of our Circuit Service on the Downs this summer, and in response to the desire for more regular Circuit gatherings (as highlighted at our Listening Day and within the emerging mission plan), this is another opportunity to come together as one Circuit family in worship, fellowship, and witness. Further information will follow soon, including opportunities for people to be involved in the service and fuller details of the evening. This will be a wonderful way to prepare our hearts in Advent and to celebrate together. Come along – and bring your friends and family! |
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