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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
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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| Easter Services Palm Sunday, 29 March Maundy Thursday, 2 April Good Friday, 3 April 11am Dunstable Churches Together in The Quadrant Easter Sunday, 5 April 8am Holy Communion, 9am Easter Day Breakfast 10:30am All Age Worship, Richard Armiger |
| Matinee Entertainment Saturday, 11th April Church Parlour A variety of items designed to amuse and delight you: music, songs, poems Delicious refreshments in the interval Free entry |
| Afternoon Tea Saturday, 18th April Church Hall Afternoon Tea in aid of Cancer Research and Dunstable Foodbank Bring and buy, cakes, books, ornaments, gifts In memory of Dorothy Harman and Rosemary Armiger Contact Wendy Armiger: wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com 07772 016709 |
| Blues in Bloom Saturday, 25th April Come along to hear Beati and Shambles once again fill an evening to the brim with a huge range of wonderful music, in our fourth annual joint concert! Tickets £10 on the door. Proceeds going to the organ repair fund. Refreshments available to purchase in the interval |
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Regular Square Events and Groups
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 31st March 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, 31st March | Easter Holiday - no meeting |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 2nd April Church Parlour | Memory Boxes |
| Friday, 3rd April 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, 3rd April 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, 6th April Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 7th April | Easter Holiday - no meeting |
| The Living Room | Friday, 10th April 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 |
| Matinee Entertainment | Saturday, 11th April Church Parlour | A variety of items designed to amuse and delight you: music, songs, poems Delicious refreshments in the interval Free entry - donations welcomed for the Organ Fund. |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 14th April 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. |
| Gather Round | Tuesday, 14th April Epworth Hall | Gather Round is a social group that welcomes new members. Meetings are 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, 14th April Coombe Drive | Lent 6: Let go of violence, embrace gentleness |
| Buttercup Housegroup | Wednesday, 15th April | 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, 16th April Church Parlour | Tony Woodhouse: "Get me out of here" |
| Friday, 17th April 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 | |
| Afternoon Tea | Saturday, 18th April Church Hall | Afternoon Tea in aid of Cancer Research and Dunstable Foodbank Contact Wendy Armiger: wendy.armiger@ntlworld.com 07772 016709 |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 21st April Mardale Avenue | Lent 7: Let go of certainty, embrace mystery |
| Friday, 24th April 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 | |
| Blues in Bloom | Saturday, 25th April Church | Come along to hear Beati and Shambles once again fill an evening to the brim with a huge range of wonderful music, in our fourth annual joint concert! Tickets £10 on the door. Proceeds going to the organ repair fund. Refreshments available to purchase in the interval |
| Meeting Point | Tuesday, 28th April 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, 28th April West Hill | Lent 8: Let go of fear, embrace joy |
| Friday, 1st May 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 | |
| Prayer at the Square | Monday, 4th May Church Foyer | Our monthly prayer meeting |
| Priory Housegroup | Tuesday, 5th May Victoria Street | The Greatest Story Ever Told - Ta’om, Sceptic |
| Ladies' Thursday Club | Thursday, 7th May Church Parlour | Exercise Group |
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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. |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 1st April Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Kevin Walton NB: this service will precede a service of burial of the ashes of the Revd Peter Hudson |
| Parentalk - the teenage years | Wednesday, 15th April Online | A great course covering vital topics for parents of teenagers Free of charge To register, and for more information, email dde@BEHDistrict.org.uk |
| Pre-loved sale and raffle | St Mary's Social Centre, 12:00-16:00 | Pre-loved sale & Raffle, in memory of Mary Ann Gazeley Raising awareness for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) - All proceeds will go directly to the MSA Trust |
| Empower Spring Gathering | Wednesday, 22nd April Trinity Methodist Church, | Beds, Essex and Herts District Gathering of Lay Folk Open to all lay folk in any role, paid or voluntary, and at whatever level in Church, Circuit or District Booking is via eventbrite |
| Circuit Vision Day | Saturday, 25th April Newland Church | Come and be part of a day of worship, reflection, open conversation and shared food as we reflect on the past year since our Listening Day and prayerfully explore God's vision for our Circuit in the years ahead, seeking renewed unity across our churches. Please let your senior steward know you are attending, by 12th April |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 6th May Lady Chapel, | The Reverend Ian Green |
| Free Church Service | Wednesday, 3rd June Lady Chapel, | The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore |
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