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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
We're in a quiet spell, with nothing special planned for a while. Please tell me if you know different!
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| Circuit service on Dunstable Downs 13 July, 11.00am Bring a chair, picnic and food to share |
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Regular Square Events and Groups
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 17th June Church parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. All are welcome. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 17th June Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 17th June Lowther Road | An evening with Richard and Wendy |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 18th 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, 19th June Church Parlour | Knit & Natter |
| Friday, 20th 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 | |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 24th June Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 24th June Mardale Avenue | An evening with Chris and Linda |
| Friday, 27th 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, 1st July Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. All are welcome. |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 1st July Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 1st July Dunstable Downs | An evening on Dunstable Downs |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 3rd July Church Parlour | St John's Ambulance |
| Friday, 4th 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, 4th 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. |
| Prayer at the Square | Monday, 7th July Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 8th July Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 8th July 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, we will be sharing table top games |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 8th July Coombe Drive | An evening with Jenny |
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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 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. |
| Happy Birthday | Sunday, 15th June Trinity, Leighton Buzzard | Messy Church Extra! Happy Birthday Church Food for all will be served at 5.15pm, (advanced notice of any food allergies to tttprojectoffice@gmail.com please). Trinity Methodist Church tttprojectoffice@gmail.com Please see our website for further details |
| Youthscape Afternoon Tea | Sunday, 22nd June Bute Mills | Come and enjoy an afternoon tea to remember. Enjoy tea or coffee with cake, scones, jams, strawberries, and of course fresh cream. All served by our amazing team and young people. We'll share the latest news about how we're helping young people at Bute Mills, in schools, and in our work with local churches. We can't wait to show you the difference your support, prayers and donations are making. Please let us know if you can come: Call Nicki on 07738247973 or email nicki.summerson@youthscape.co.uk |
| Let the Spirit flow | Wednesday, 25th June Eaton Bray Methodist Church | A creative retreat day with a Pentecost theme No particular artistic skills required, just a willingness to play! Art materials and equipment provided. Activities could include messy paint, collage, wet-felting, embroidery, origami, colouring, ... Cost £20 Hot drinks provided, please bring your own lunch. Contact: jenny.spouge@methodist.org.uk |
| District Gathering of Lay Folk | Wednesday, 9th July Online | Our next District gathering of Lay folk is on Wednesday 9th July, 7.30pm when Corin Pilling the recently appointed Vocational Flourishing Officer will be sharing with us about wellbeing. I have titled our gathering EmPower as I feel that sums up what the network is seeking to achieve - but happy to hear other suggestions For more details, or to register, please email dde@behdistrict.org.uk |
| Circuit Service | Sunday, 13th July Dunstable Downs | Bring a chair, picnic, and food to share |
| Farewell Celebration Service for Rev Nigel Bibbings | Sunday, 3rd August Eaton Bray Methodist Chapel | Farewell Celebration Service for Rev Nigel Bibbings, at Eaton Bray Methodist Chapel, Totternhoe Road, Eaton Bray LU6 2BD Parking – on roadside - either in Totternhoe Road, or round the corner in The Orchards, avoiding obstructing neighbours’ driveways please. Wherever possible, please ‘car share’. There will be a ‘Faith Tea’ after the service – teas, coffees and soft drinks will be provided in the Schoolroom. All churches are invited to bring food, but please label all items appropriately regarding allergies / sensitivities BEFORE donating them. |
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