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The Weekly Notice Sheet is handed out on Sundays, with news of what is happening at The Square. 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 |
Square Events and Groups
Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 26th September Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price | |
Priory Housegroup | Tuesday 26th September Lowther Road | The Romans Course - Salvation | |
The Living Room | Friday, 29th September Assembly Hall | Although it is no longer required as a Warm Space, ‘The Living Room’ has proved to be a popular place for people to come for a chat and something to eat. Therefore the team of volunteers are going to continue by offering free hot drinks, cake and sandwiches (although visitors can also give a donation if they wish). In addition a selection of craft activities will now be available. You are welcome to come and see us on a Friday between 10.30am and 1.30pm, or if you are interested in volunteering then please drop in for a chat. This week, we are raising money for Macmillan, with a cake and craft stall. If you have any donations of cakes or crafts, please leave them in the kitchen, or bring them along on Friday. | |
Youth Club | Friday, 29th September Church Hall & Parlour | Youth Club - all welcome - Ages 11+ Come along and join in an entertaining evening. Each month experience different activities ranging from team building achievements, games, discussions, craft activities... and of course food - there is always food! Come and join us - we'd love to see and share with you. | |
Shambles Big Band | Saturday 30th September | The wonderful Shambles Big Band, with hits of the swing era, including Glenn Miller favourites. In support of Action for Children Admission £7.50, child/student £2, pay on the door | |
Prayer at the Square | Monday, 2nd October Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting in the church foyer. | |
Meeting Point | Tuesday, 3rd October Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. | |
Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 3rd October Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price | |
Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 3rd October Station Road | The Romans Course - Peace | |
Ladies Thursday Club | Thursday, 5th October Church Parlour | Chair exercises | |
The Living Room | Friday, 6th October Assembly Hall | Although it is no longer required as a Warm Space, ‘The Living Room’ has proved to be a popular place for people to come for a chat and something to eat. Therefore the team of volunteers are going to continue by offering free hot drinks, cake and sandwiches (although visitors can also give a donation if they wish). In addition a selection of craft activities will now be available. You are welcome to come and see us on a Friday between 10.30am and 1.30pm, or if you are interested in volunteering then please drop in for a chat. | |
Gather Round | Tuesday, 10th October Church Parlour |
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Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 10th October Epworth Hall | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. With Gather Round in the Parlour, we'll probably be in the Epworth Hall today Brenda Price | |
Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 10th October Mardale Avenue | The Romans Course - Freedom | |
Worship Think Five | Thursday, 12th October Church Parlour | How do you see our worship here at the Square? | |
The Living Room | Friday, 13th October Assembly Hall | Although it is no longer required as a Warm Space, ‘The Living Room’ has proved to be a popular place for people to come for a chat and something to eat. Therefore the team of volunteers are going to continue by offering free hot drinks, cake and sandwiches (although visitors can also give a donation if they wish). In addition a selection of craft activities will now be available. You are welcome to come and see us on a Friday between 10.30am and 1.30p | |
Circuit Service | Sunday, 15th October Church | A Circuit Service is taking place at The Square Preacher: Rev Gill Newton, All Welcome This service will also be live streamed via YouTube | |
Meeting Point | Tuesday, 17th October Church Parlour | Meeting Point is a study and fellowship group who meet in the Parlour every other Tuesday morning, 10.30am - 12 noon. | |
Armchair Exercise Group | Tuesday, 17th October Church Parlour | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price | |
Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 17th October Mardale Avenue | The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. Brenda Price | |
Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 18th 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, 19th October Church Parlour | M1. Love it or loathe it. Film | |
Youth Club | Friday, 27th October Church Hall & Parlour | Youth Club - all welcome - Ages 11+ Come along and join in an entertaining evening. Each month experience different activities ranging from team building achievements, games, discussions, craft activities... and of course food - there is always food! Come and join us - we'd love to see and share with you. | |
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External Events
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. Contact Catherine Roots at catherine.roots1@ntlworld.com or follow the links above. | |
Youth Mental Health Champion Course | Saturday, 30th September Harlington Methodist Church | Harlington Methodist Church is hosting a one-day course, paid for by the circuit, to help equip children’s and youth leaders to be mental health first aid champions. The course will take place at Harlington on 30th September 2023 from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Drinks will be provided, but not lunch. The course outline can be viewed here. It will be delivered by an experienced and fully qualified professional trainer and is suitable for those working with children and youth from age 6 upwards. If you would like to book a place or would like more information, please email Martin Wallis at martinwallis@hotmail.com or call him on 07795642507 by 3rd September 2023. Places are limited so please don’t delay if you would like to book. | |
Prayer Vigil | Saturday, 30th September Church of the Holy Ghost, Westbourne Rd, LU48JD | Did you know that Pope Francis, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and many other Church leaders are coming together to pray with everyone who is involved in the Catholic Church’s Synod process. They are inviting people to gather with them in Rome and around the world. Click here more info. | |
Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th October Lady Chapel, | The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore Dean, St Albans Cathedral
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Induction Service | Saturday, 7th October The Olive Tree Church | The Olive Tree Church would like to invite you to the Induction Service of Rev Michael Anokye. RSVP by 24th September to maditgrant@gmail.com or helen.owen17@btinternet.com | |
District Study Day | Saturday 14th October Christchurch | "Proclaim the Kingdom of God and heal the sick" (Luke 9:2) RSVP or click on the poster for more details | |
Rural Ministry Course | 17-18 October King's Park, | New to Rural? If further information would be useful, please contact Sarah Hulme, rural mission & ministry officer via hulmes@methodistchurch.org.uk Booking and further details: https://tinyurl.com/RMC2023 | |
Free Church Service | Wednesday, 1st November Lady Chapel, | The Reverend David Jebb | |
Free Church Service | Wednesday, 6th December Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Kevin Walton | |