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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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| Priory Housegroup Afternoon Tea Saturday, 11th July Coombe Drive Home made sandwiches, scones, sausage rolls, cakes, tea and coffee. Tickets are limited: £10 Adult, £5 under-15s Please see a member of Priory Housegroup to buy tickets before 5th July: Jenny Smith, Debbie Mitchelmore, Wendy Armiger, Christina Rogers, Linda Berry Transport can be arranged. All funds raised will go towards the Organ Project. |
| Circuit Service on Dunstable Downs Sunday, 19th July Dunstable Downs Including a celebration and farewell for Rev Claudia Lupi Bring a chair, picnic, and food to share If inclement weather, we'll move to The Square, Dunstable |
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Regular Square Events and Groups
| Friday, 12th June Closed | 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! Unfortunately, due to a shortage of volunteers, the Living Room will not be open today. 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, 16th June Dunstable Downs | Dunstable Downs Fellowship and Flasks! |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 17th June | 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 June Church Parlour | Annual General Meeting |
| Friday, 19th June 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 June 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, 23rd June Lowther Road | Conversations Against Mundanity |
| Friday, 26th June 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, 30th June Victoria Street | The Greatest Story Ever Told - Yohanan, Friend |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 2nd July Church Parlour | Exercise Group |
| Friday, 3rd July 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, 3rd July 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. |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 7th July 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, 7th July Mardale Avenue | Creative session |
| Friday, 10th July 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 Afternoon Tea | Saturday, 11th July Coombe Drive | Home made sandwiches, scones, sausage rolls, cakes, tea and coffee. Tickets are limited: £10 Adult, £5 under-15s Please see a member of Priory Housegroup to buy tickets before 5th July: Jenny Smith, Debbie Mitchelmore, Wendy Armiger, Christina Rogers, Linda Berry Transport can be arranged. All funds raised will go towards the Organ Project. |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 14th July Epworth Hall | Gather Round 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, 14th July Coombe Drive | Family Buffet |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 15th July | 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 July Church Parlour | Social Event, Tea and Cake |
| Friday, 17th July 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 | |
| Circuit Service | Sunday, 19th July Dunstable Downs | Including a celebration and farewell for Rev Claudia Lupi Bring a chair, picnic, and food to share If inclement weather, we'll move to The Square, Dunstable |
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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. |
| Take Time | Friday, 12th June Aley Green Methodist Church | Dave Buttress, Deputy CEO of the charity Noah will tell us about the charity and their work in Luton. Join us after for tea/coffee/scones and cakes There will be a collection for the charity. |
| Circuit Service | High Street Leavgrave |
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| Empower Summer Gathering | Saturday, 11th July Studham Methodist Church | Whilst our Spring Gathering did not go ahead as intended, plans are coming together nicely for the Summer Gathering at Studham Methodist Church in West Herts & Borders Circuit. Booking link is below. Do share with your church and or circuit: If any musicians are willing to play for the worship sessions please let me know. Angela Turner: 07485 431288 |
| Farewell service for Rev Patrick Kandeh | Sunday, 2nd August St Margaret's Methodist Church (the Olive Tree), | A farewell service for Rev Patrick Kandeh, Circuit Superintendent Minister for south Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit. Join us as we give thanks for his faithful ministry, leadership and dedicated service. |
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