Easter Eggs may have been in the shops for months, but we’re only just about to start Lent – the 40 days before Easter. What’s Lent about and why am I supposed to be giving something up? Come along to Messy Church on Saturday to find out! Why not bring a friend to explore ourContinue reading “Messy Church – Saturday 2nd March : “Giving Up?””
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New electoral roll
Every six years the parish is required to prepare a new electoral roll. Members previously on the roll must re-apply to be included – inclusion is not automatic. New people may also apply. A person applies by filling out an application for enrolment form which can be found at both churches. Forms must be returned byContinue reading “New electoral roll”
Jumble Sale – Saturday 16th February
There is a Jumble Sale in St Catherine’s Hall on Saturday 16th February opening at 2:00 pm. Entrance 25p. Refreshments and car parking are available.
Friday Friends Programme – February & March 2019
Friday Friends meets weekly from 2.00 – 4.00pm every Friday, price £3.50 (carers free), offering a mix of talks, light exercise, singing together, tabletop games or craft activities in a safe, warm and friendly environment – with tea and cakes. Here’s the programme for February & March 2019
RG31 Magazine – February 19
The February issue of RG31 – our Parish Magazine – is now available on-line here, or click on the image.
Messy Church – Saturday 2nd February
It’s time for Messy Church this coming Saturday afternoon. As the shops fill with hearts and valentines, our theme this month is ‘Love God’. As usual, this is a great chance for the whole family to spend time together with Craft Activities, Stories, Songs and a Hot Meal to finish. So please join us atContinue reading “Messy Church – Saturday 2nd February”
Youth Group Programme : Jan – Apr ’19
The Youth Group is for secondary school aged young adults and meets fortnightly in St Catherine’s Hall from 7:45 to 9:15pm. See the flyer for additional dates and details.
Partnership for Missional Church (PMC) documents now available
In the summer of 2018, the Parish started the ‘Partnership for Missional Church’ programme. Partnership for Missional Church is a three-year journey that sets churches free to join in with God’s mission in their local community. You can find out more about the programme here. A web page has been set up as a repository forContinue reading “Partnership for Missional Church (PMC) documents now available”
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service – 6:30pm Sunday 20th Jan
You are invited to a Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at 6.30pm on Sunday 20th January, organised by Churches Together in West Reading, Tilehurst & Southcote. We invite those from any Church, whether belonging to any Christian grouping or none.
Pantomime at Friday Friends – 18th January ’19
On 18th January, the Rah Rah Theatre will be visiting Friday Friends, at St Catherine’s, to present their pantomime – “Jack and the Beanstalk”. All are welcome – please come and join in the fun. The cost is £3.50 to include the usual refreshments. Friday Friends starts a littler later than normal that week withContinue reading “Pantomime at Friday Friends – 18th January ’19”
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