Due to the expected heat this coming Friday 14th August, Friday Friends has been cancelled.
The planned activity would have been Crafts with Valerie.
Stay cool and drink well everyone!
Friday Friends & Extreme Heat – August 14th
Alpha – You’re invited
Are you interested in joining with others to discuss issues of life and faith? If so, and you’re free on Monday evenings, why not join us at St Catherine’s for a 6 week Alpha course, 7.15pm – 9.30pm, starting on Monday 14th September.
To register please click here or email on office@stcatherines-tilehurst.org.uk
Dwell – on break
Dwell – our informal evening worship service – is not running on Sunday 9th August as we take our August break..
Deep Sea Divers – Holiday Club 2026
Our Summer Holiday Club is rapidly approaching. There are a few spaces left if you get in quick!
This year’s club is called “Deep Sea Divers”. It will take place for three mornings, Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th August, 10am – 12noon.
Come along for three mornings of Fun, Craft, Stories, Drama and Song as we dive deep to learn more about Jesus.
The cost is £10 per child for the three days, with a reduction for additional siblings in the family.
To register or get more information, email us.
Want to know more about what our Holiday Club is like? Watch the video below for a glimpse of what we got up to last year, when we set up Rocky’s Plaice – a Chip Shop Church !
For all the latest news about our Holiday Clubs and other family friendly events, click here.
Friday Friends Programme – August & September ’26
Friday Friends meets from 2.00 – 4.00pm every Friday, price £3.50 (carers free), offering a mix of talks, light exercise, singing together, table top games or craft activities in a safe, warm and friendly environment – with tea and cakes.
See below for details of the program for August & September ’26.
| August | 7th | Cards & Games |
| 14th | Craft with Valerie | |
| 21st | Seated exercises with Juliet | |
| 28th | Alan Copeland’s Curiosities | |
| September | 4th | Cards & Games |
| 11th | Curling with Paddy | |
| 18th | Flower Arranging with Maureen | |
| 25th | Singalong with Richard & Friends |
Sunday 2nd August – Service moved inside
This morning’s Sunday service (2nd August) will no longer be outside as originally planned, but will be inside instead.
We’re worried about forecast sun & heat and while umbrellas & gazebos were considered, it has been decided to hold the service inside.
It will be a communion service, and we’ll be exploring a new theme – ‘Summer Road Trip’ through the Psalms.
We’d love it if you could join us.
ECO Prayer – August ’26
Our ECO prayer of the month …
Almighty God,
As floods, droughts, and wildfires wreck lives, homes, and livelihoods,
our hearts break as we recognise the injustice at the heart of the climate crisis-
it’s the communities who have done the least to cause it who are most affected.
We pray that as these communities’ act to recover from climate disasters, and look to adapt to the changing conditions, you will provide protection for them as you did for Noah and his family.
We pray that polluting corporations and nations will listen to the calls of affected communities and change their ways, so all your people may live a full life in peace, love, and prosperity.
Amen
Prayer by Christian Aid
Outdoor Sunday Services in August
For four Sundays in August, we’ll be worshipping outdoors (weather permitting). Please dress appropriately and bring a comfy chair if you wish.
The dates we’ll be outside are
- 2nd August
- 9th August
- 16th August
- 30th August
Sunday 23rd will be our Holiday Club service – taking place indoors.
Deep Sea Divers – Holiday Club 2026
There isn’t long left to sign up for our Summer Holiday Club!
This year’s club is called “Deep Sea Divers”. It will take place for three mornings, Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th August, 10am – 12noon.
Come along for three mornings of Fun, Craft, Stories, Drama and Song as we dive deep to learn more about Jesus.
The cost is £10 per child for the three days, with a reduction for additional siblings in the family.
To register or get more information, email us.
Want to know more about what our Holiday Club is like? Watch the video below for a glimpse of what we got up to last year, when we set up Rocky’s Plaice – a Chip Shop Church !
For all the latest news about our Holiday Clubs and other family friendly events, click here.
Family Service with Adult Baptisms – July 19th
Technical problems at Facebook prevented many from watching our regular Sunday Morning livestream on July 19th. This was particularly disappointing as it was a wonderful service which included everyone going outdoors to watch two of our newer members reaffirm their baptism vows and undertake a full imersion baptism.
Fortunately the full service was recorded and is now available on our YouTube channel, or click below.
