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On this page:   Worship | Special EventsRegular 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 (unfortunately there is no notice sheet for 6 July), and previous sheets can be found in our archive


Worship at The Square

Our 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 Elsewhere

Other 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.
Contact Catherine Roots at catherine.roots1@ntlworld.com or use the zoom link:

https://zoom.us/j/94865623492?pwd=RlozVHRhYnFrcEU1cUJjdHZxUDQzQT09

Meeting ID: 948 6562 3492
Passcode: 494002


Special Events at and around The Square

 

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Circuit Service + 

 

 

Concert by
Luton Concert Band
and
South Beds Concert Band

12 July, 7:30pm

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Circuit service on Dunstable Downs

13 July, 11.00am

Bring a chair, picnic and food to share

 


Regular Square Events and Groups

The Living Room Poster +

The Living Room

Friday, 4th July
10:30 - 1:30

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

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Village Housegroup

Friday, 4th July
2pm

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 Squre

Prayer at the Square

Monday, 7th July
7pm

Church Foyer

Our monthly prayer meeting

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Armchair Exercise Group

Tuesday, 8th July
2pm

Church Parlour

The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. 
All are welcome to join us.

Brenda Price

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Gather Round

Tuesday, 8th July
12 noon

Eaton Bray park 

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 will be a picnic in Eaton Bray park at 12 noon. Note the earlier time. Please bring a picnic and a chair

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Priory Housegroup

Tuesday, 8th July
7:30

Coombe Drive

An evening with Jenny

The Living Room Poster +

The Living Room

Friday, 11th July
10:30 - 1:30

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

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Luton Concert Band

Saturday, 12th July
7:30-9:30pm

Church

A joint concert with Luton Concert Band and South Beds Concert Band, playing a wide range of music.

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Meeting Point

Tuesday, 15th July
10:30 - noon

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 Logo

Armchair Exercise Group

Tuesday, 15th July
2pm

Church Parlour

The Armchair exercise group normally takes place weekly in the Parlour. 
All are welcome to join us.

Brenda Price

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Priory Housegroup

Tuesday, 15th July
7:30

location tba

Summer Social Buffet

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Buttercup Housegroup

Wednesday, 16th July
7:30pm

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.

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Ladies Thursday Club

Thursday, 17th July
2pm

Church Parlour

Social Event (tea and cakes)

The Living Room Poster +

The Living Room

Friday, 18th July
10:30 - 1:30

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



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External Events

Bible Study

Bible Study over Zoom

Alternate Wednesdays
2pm or 8pm

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 

Trinity Methodist Church, Leighton Buzzard

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.

Strathmore Community Breakfast +

Community Breakfast for Families

1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
8:30 - 10:00am

Strathmore Methodist Church

You are welcome to join our family friendly community breakfast club.

More details
Email
March 2024 Update


A night of blessing +

Nondenominational Transformative Prayer Meeting

The Olive Tree Church,
Luton LU3 1HT

Every Thursday
7:30-8:00pm

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.


Circuit Children and Youth Event

Saturday, 5th July
2-5pm

Toddington Methodist Church

This will be a fun-filled afternoon of activities and worship, and will include an opportunity to find out more about 3Generate from those who have been before. 

EmPower +

District Gathering of Lay Folk 

Wednesday, 9th July
7:30pm

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 +

Circuit Service

Sunday, 13th July
11am

Dunstable Downs

Bring a chair, picnic, and food to share

In the case of bad weather, this will be moved indoors to The Square

Nigels Leaving Party Invitation +

Farewell Celebration Service for Rev Nigel Bibbings

Sunday, 3rd August
4pm

Eaton Bray Methodist Chapel
LU6 2BD

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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