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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
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| Festival of Carols Friday 12th and Free entry Christmas Carol Displays Vocal ensemble Beati will be performing at 7pm Friday |
| Carol Service Sunday, 14th December Get into the true spirit of Christmas by joining us for a service of carols at the Square. |
| Christmas Concert by the Vauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir Saturday, 20th December Tickets £12.50 from ticketsource, choir members or the choir secretary, Rosemary Stipta, 07752 843160 |
| Come and join our Tuesday, 24th December Refreshments will be served after the service |
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Advent & Christmas Events around the Circuit
There are numerous events for Advent and the Christmas period at various churches around the South Bedfordshire Circuit.
Please see this page of the Circuit website for full details
Regular Square Events and Groups
| Ladies Thursday Club | Thursday, 4th December | Christmas Meal |
| Friday, 5th December 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, 5th December 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, 9th December 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: Christmas Miscellany |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 9th December West Hill | Advent 6: "Gifted" |
| Friday, 12th December 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 | |
| Festival of Carols | Friday 12th and Church | Christmas Carol Displays Vocal ensemble Beati will be performing at 7pm Friday Free entry |
| Square Singers | Saturday, 13th December Ashton Square | The Square Singers will be performing on stage as part of the entertainment at the Twilight Market. Please come and support us if you can. If you would like to join the singers, please speak to Steve Rogers or one of the stewards. Rehearsals will be on Saturdays 29th November & 6th December at 10am in the Parlour. We will also be taking part in the Carol Service on 14th December |
| Carol Service | Sunday, 14th December Church | Get into the true spirit of Christmas by joining us for a service of carols at the Square. Led by Chris Berry, Claudia Lupi, and the Square Singers |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 16th December 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, 16th December Mardale Avenue | Christmas Buffet Last meeting until 13 January |
| Ladies Thursday Club | Thursday, 18th December Church Parlour | Carol Service, with Jenny Smith and her recorder group |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Thursday, 18th December | 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. |
| Friday, 19th December 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 | |
| Christmas Concert: Vauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir | Saturday, 20th December Church | The Vauxhall Luton Male Voice Choir, and the Langley Strings present their Christmas Concert Tickets £12.50 (accompanied under-16s free) from TicketSource, choir members, or the choir secretary (Rosemary Stipta, 0772 843160) or from David Frith, Marie Dawkins, or Carole Pratt |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 23rd December No Meeting | No meetings until 13 January |
| Friday, 26th December Not on this week | 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 However, we are not meeting this week | |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 30th December No Meeting | No meetings until 13 January |
| Friday, 2nd January 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, 2nd January 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, 5th January Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 6th January 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, 6th January No Meeting | Next meeting 13 January |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 8th January Church Parlour | Scott Carr: “Update on Africa and journeys” |
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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. |
| 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. |
| Advent and Christmas Prayers | Monday, 1st December - Sunday, 4th January | Advent and Christmas Prayers on YouTube, from Beds, Essex and Herts district. Monday-Saturday during Advent, then Christmas Day and the following two Sundays. |
| Circuit Carol Service | Sunday, 7th December Harlington Methodist Church | A quick and warm reminder that our Circuit Advent Carol Service is taking place this Sunday at 6pm, hosted by Harlington Methodist Church. Before the service, from 4:30pm, there will be an Advent Craft Café with activities for all ages. Complimentary festive refreshments will be available as part of the café and before the service begins. This is truly a circuit-wide celebration, with over 20 people from across our churches contributing to the worship, music, readings, hospitality, and café. Thank you so much for your support, enthusiasm, and generosity in making this possible. A few important notes to share with your congregations: 🌟 Parking: Offsite parking is limited. Please encourage people to lift share where possible. There is a drop-off area at the front of the church for those who need it. 🌟 Arrival: Please enter through the main front doors (not the side entrance). We will gather in the church itself, as the hall will be in use and being set up for the café following another booking earlier in the afternoon. 🌟 Refreshments: Complimentary festive refreshments will be available in the café prior to the service. 🌟 Offering: An offering will be taken during the service in support of the work of NOAH Enterprise and migrant ministry in Dunstable. Representatives will also be interviewed during the service. 🌟 Joining by Zoom: If you are unable to be there in person you can join via Zoom using the Trinity Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94865623492?pwd=RlozVHRhYnFrcEU1cUJjdHZxUDQzQT09 Meeting ID: 948 6562 3492 |
| Beer & Carols | Tuesday, 9th December The Carpenters Arms, | Christmas is coming! |
| EmPower Advent Reflection | Saturday, 13th December Online | District gathering of lay folk Open to all lay folk in any role, either paid or voluntary, and at whatever level: Church, Circuit or District. For more details, and to register, email DDE@BEHDistrict.org.uk |
| Trinity Coffee Morning | Saturday, 13th December Trinity Methodist Church | Coffee Morning, with craft activities for children, and a bring and buy sale. In aid of Marie Curie |
| Messy Christingle | Saturday, 13th December Olive Tree Church, LU3 1HB | Please join us to make your Christingle, learn about Christmas, make friends, eat pizza, and have fun. And all for free! |
| Peace Light Celebration | Tuesday, 16th December All Saints Church | Join with us to welcome the peace light which arrives here from Bethlehem. The peace light reminds us of the birth of the one we name as the Prince of Peace More information from All Saints Vicarage, 07593 531609 |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 7th January Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Simon Carver, Free Church Ecumenical Chaplain, Please note this service will include a celebration of the Lord’s Supper, to which all Christian believers are invited. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th February Lady Chapel, | Maggie Dodd, Anna Chaplain, St Albans. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th March Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Mary Moody, Regional Minister, Central Baptist Association. |
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