Join us on Sunday 1 October, in the Lighthouse for our monthly informal, interactive Café Church for all ages. Breakfast is served from 10.15am.
We are now looking at parables and we had a brilliant time on the theme “Well done good and faithful servant” on 3 September. Stephen led a drama and Bob was great as the servant turning up with a spade and mud covered shopping bag with £1/2m. After Jerry’s talk, everyone of all ages got stuck into making things with the resources provided, from a model Chester Zoo (thanks Linda and Gilly), to Motik animals (well done Rebecca and Emily) and David got stuck into building a giant house. So: are we ready to meet Jesus in person?
We have been thrilled with the response to a new Café style service Church. It replaces the usual Sunday morning service and has been attracting 55-80 people of all ages including several new families.
To give an idea, a recent topic was Bridge Builder. Activities included bridge building (of course), playdough and colouring. In February we had fruit and pancakes. Back in January, Café Church was a New Year Celebration (it was 1 January) with bacon butties, games and an all age service on the theme “Hopes and Dreams”. Games included attempting to make stars with spaghetti and marshmallows. At the service we looked at how we could hear from God in 2023.
The new format has been run since September 2022. Breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries, toast and fruit) is available from 10.15am. There is soft matting with toys at one side for small children. A warm welcome for everyone is seen as a priority.
Feedback has been excellent: “I really enjoyed it”; “It had a lovely feel to it”; “A good mix of serious and relaxed”.
The services takes place on the first Sunday of each month.
