The Bereavement Journey Course

Have you lost someone close to you, either recently or sometime in the past? Would you value a chance to talk about it with others who are also grieving?

If so, why not join us on a Sunday afternoon for the Bereavement Journey Course. The Bereavement Journey Course is for anyone who has been bereaved at any time and in any way, it provides a chance to feel less isolated by sharing the journey with others.  Each session has short film clips and time for discussion in a small group.

We will be meeting in St Catherine’s church, starting on February 15th. Each week we start with refreshments and watching a video together, before breaking into small groups to talk.

The course is free, though there is an optional charge for the workbook. Details about what is covered in the course can be found on the website – https://www.thebereavementjourney.org/benefit.

Further details on our course can be obtained from emailing us on office@stcatherines-tilehurst.org.uk

Next St Cat’s Lite is Saturday 7th Feb

We’re taking a break from St Cat’s Lite in January, so our next ‘St Cat’s Lite’ service is Saturday 7th February, at it’s normal time of 3:30pm.

St Cat’s Lite is a fun, informal, all-age service. While open to anyone of any age, it’s especially popular with children & families.

We finish with refreshments.

St. Cat’s Lite usually takes place at St Catherine’s on the first Saturday of the month, starting at 3:30pm.

Everyone is very welcome at this or any of our activities.

St Catherines 0-5s

Thursday 18th December was a sad day for those at 0-5s, because it was the last Thursday session and the organisers said goodbye to all their childminder friends and their children.

When the group started back in 1993 at the Cornwell Centre, it was only on Thursdays, but it grew to Tuesdays too.

When it re-started after lock-down, it was divided the two sessions to create Covid-safe ‘bubbles’ and Thursdays was for childminders only.

Whilst the move to St Catherine’s Church Hall last year gained extra helpers, the three main people responsible for running the group needed to cut back on what they do – hence stopping Thursdays.

However the plan is to continue the Tuesday families group, which restarts on January 6th 2026.

Carols under the Old Oak Tree – 20th Dec

Please join us for our popular outdoors Carol Singing on Saturday 20th December at 6pm

Meet under the Old Oak Tree outside St Catherine’s Church to sing along with our music group to well known carols.

Bring the family, wrap up warm, and bring a torch to see the carol sheets and a mug for hot chocolate and refreshments.