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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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| The Square Drama Circle presents Hi-De-Hi! 24-26 September Adult: £10 Thursday: limited availability |
| Shambles Big Band Saturday, 3rd October For this year only, |
| Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving Sunday, 25 October Led by The Square Methodist Church Pastoral Secretary To remember and give thanks for the lives of those we have known who have died Refreshments will follow the service |
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Regular Square Events and Groups
| Friday, 18th September 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, 22nd September 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, 22nd September Victoria Street | The Greatest Story Ever Told: Yohanan, Friend The Greatest Story Ever Told – Bear Grylls (everyone will need a copy of the book) An eyewitness account… Ordinary men and women, eyewitnesses to what happened, testified it was try for the rest of their lives. They were beaten, tortured, put in prison – even killed. But they never denied its truth and never faltered in their quest to ensure it survived to our day… READ, WATCH, DISCUSS. We will read a chapter alone at home and then follow The Big Church Read for guidance… watch a video and then discuss the questions.
https://thebigchurchread.co.uk/the-greatest-story-ever-told/ |
| Hi-De-Hi! | Thursday 24th September | The Square Drama Circle presents our 50th Anniversary show: Hi-De-Hi! Adult: £10 Thursday, Saturday: limited availability |
| Friday, 25th September 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, 29th September Lowther Road | On the Way: Tell Lots of us are afraid for lots of good reasons. But there are glimmers of goodness and love all around, like feathers fallen from an angel’s wing. Will you notice them? Experience awe and wonder together with others this Christmas. Advent can be a noisy season – full of activity, expectation and distraction. This small group resource is designed to offer a different kind of space: peaceful, reflective and real. A place of gezellig (a Dutch word that captures warmth, belonging and comfort in the company of a few others). A chance to pause, connect with others and listen for God together. These sessions are for anyone who wants to grow as a disciple of Jesus, alongside others. They’re rooted in the Advent lectionary and shaped by simple, thoughtful conversation. All that’s needed is a willingness to listen, share and make space for others. Link for resources below: https://media.methodist.org.uk/media/documents/Christmas_2026_Small_Groups_Worship_Resource.pdf |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 1st October Church Parlour | Pauline Richards Pigtails down on the Farm |
| Friday, 2nd 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 | |
| Village Housegroup | Friday, 2nd October 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. |
| Shambles Extravaganza | Saturday, 3rd October Church | The Shambles Big Band return for another extravaganza. This year only - tickets reduced to £5! Raising funds for Action for Children |
| Priory Housegroup
| Tuesday, 6th October Mardale Avenue | Creative Writing/Painting Evening (Bible based) |
| Friday, 9th 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 | |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 13th October Epworth Hall | Gather Round is a social group that welcomes new members. Meetings are normally 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, 13th October Lowther Road | Nooma – Video Discussion and Study |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 15th October Church Parlour | Exercise Group |
| Friday, 16th 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 | |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 21st October | We normally 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. |
| Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving | Sunday, 25th October Church | Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving Led by The Square Methodist Church Pastoral Secretary To remember and give thanks for the lives of those we have known who have died Refreshments will follow the service |
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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. |
| District Gathering of Lay Folk | Wednesday, 30th September Trinity Methodist Church, | Our keynote speaker is Matthew Forsyth - recently Vice President of the Methodist Church. We still need some musicians and someone to lead the Bible Study. Also I would welcome ideas for the afternoon workshops, But please do register asap as spaces will be limited. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 7th October Lady Chapel | The Revd Andrew Openshaw |
| On The Way course | Wednesday, 7th October for 6 weeks Zoom | On the Way - the new resource for faith explorers from the Methodist Church. I've had various conversations across the District, and I did say I would run a trial of the course to enable folk from Circuits to get a feel for it, in the autumn. However the fact it is a 12 week course meant it was tricky to fit in. Therefore I propose to run the first 6 weeks of the course before Christmas on Wednesday evenings starting 7th October. Hopefully this will enable folk in circuits to get a feel for this new resource and so decide for themselves how it would work in their local setting. Email Angela Turner, District Discipleship Enabler, for more details |
| Come and Sing: | Saturday, 17th October Maulden Village Hall | Come and sing the Rutter Requiem at Maulden Village Hall. Cost: £20, including music hire and refreshments |
| Growing Through Change and Conflict | Thursday, 22 October Online | This session will explore how conflict operates within ourselves, our churches and faith communities. It will also introduce simple tools to help participants understand and transform conflict constructively. Further information and booking: here |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 4th November Lady Chapel | The Revd David Jebb |
| Responding to Bullying and Harassment | Wednesday, 25 November Online | This session aims to reduce the impact and likelihood of bullying and harassment, promote positive working relationships, and explore appropriate ways of managing bullying and harassing behaviour within our churches and faith communities. Further information and booking: here |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 2nd December Lady Chapel | Doral Hayes |
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