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Sunday Service News

Services on Sunday 8th March

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Psalms of Lament - Psalm 44 - with flowers on either side and a sombre background showing a darkened mountainous landscape under grey skies

Join us at our 9:30 or 11am services as we continue our series on Psalms of Lament

Tim Davis will be speaking on Psalm 44

Our regular children's groups meet as usual during the 9:30 service. 

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Children's Groups - five children of increasing ages set against different colured backgrounds: Tiddlywinks (green), Scramblers (blue), Climbers (orange), Encounter (red) and Engage (grey)

We have made a few changes to the way the groups are allocated this year:

  • Tiddlywinks: aged 3 or under on 31st August. Little ones need to be accompanied, so grown ups stay and join in with this group. They meet in the room across the lounge. Follow the leaders wearing green.
  • Scramblers: School Nursery or Reception age. Adults drop children off upstairs, and then return to the service. Follow the leaders wearing blue.
  • Climbers: Years 1 & 2. Children meet near the sliding doors in the lounge, and are taken across to their group by the helpers. Look for the leaders wearing orange.
  • Explorers: Years 3, 4 and 5. Children meet at the back of the lounge in front of the big screen, and are taken through to the hall. Look for the leaders wearing red.
  • Encounter: Year 6+. Young people meet in the middle of the lounge, and are taken across to the Youth Room. Look for the leaders wearing grey.

The colouring tables and baby area will be set up at the front of church as usual.

You can catch up with the latest sermon video recordings on our Sermon Videos page.

Coming soon at CCNM

Our various groups, cafes and clubs play a very important role in helping people to form good and supportive relationships. There are groups for every age and a number for any, so that everyone can feel that they fully welcome and can belong. To find out more about them, please follow the links.

Sunday 8 March | Sunday School for Grown-Ups
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Sunday School for Group-Ups presents Making Sense of Jesus and the Gospels, starting Sunday 8th June. The poster depicts Jesus looking towards the viewer with right hand open

Join us for the next session of 'Making Sense of Jesus and the Gospels', when we'll be continuing to consider 'The Message of the Gospels'. Food will be served from 6pm, and the session starts at 6:30pm. This session will be repeated on Monday 16th March.

Monday 9 March | The Hive
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The Hive, Mondays from 3 to 5 pm

The Hive is our after-school café for young people from Year 7 upwards. We meet from 3 to 5pm every Monday during term time. We provide free hot chocolate, a slice of cake, and a safe space for them to unwind after a busy day at school and catch up with their friends. 

Tuesday 10 March | Bumps and Babies
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Bumps and Babies

Bumps and Babies is a space for parents, and those about to become parents, to chat and enjoy a cup of tea while the little ones sleep or play. Join us in the Explorer's Hall on Tuesdays during term time, from 9am to 11am. 

Wednesday 11 March | Connections
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Connections - a group for women to connect to God - a group of older and younger women gathered round smiling and chatting

All women are invited to join us from 9:30am. We spend some time chatting together before splitting into smaller groups, which use a variety of different methods to study the Bible and learn more about following Jesus. 

Wednesday 11 March | Classic Film Club
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Classic Film Club

Classic Film Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 pm to watch an older film together - providing the opportunity for thoughtfulness, fun and nostalgia. Refreshments are provided. 

Thursday 12 March | Toddlers In Tow
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Toddlers in Tow

Toddlers in Tow meets every Thursday morning during term time. All pre-schoolers and their grown-ups are invited to join us in the Explorers Hall from 9:30 to 11am, as we play, craft, sing, pop bubbles and eat biscuits!

Friday 13 March | Christ Church Cinema Club
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Cinema Club

Cinema Club ​meets once a month on Friday evenings, where we show a thought-provoking film, followed by discussion. Drinks and popcorn will be served from 7:45 before the film begins at 8pm.

Saturday 14 March | Men Behaving Dadly
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Men Behaving Dadly

Men behaving Dadly meets on the second Saturday morning of each month. Dads and kids aged 6 and under are invited to join us in the lounge from 9:30 to 11am. Children will be able to play, climb, slide and ride, and there will be coffee and bacon sandwiches for the grown ups!

Sunday 15 March | Sunday Screen
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Sunday Screen

Sunday Screen meets once a month (usually the third Sunday) to watch a film about the Bible or the lives of Christians or Christian topics. We are currently showing episodes of The Chosen. Join us in the lounge for food from 6pm before the screening begins at 6:30pm.

Monday 16 March | Sunday School for Grown-Ups
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Sunday School for Group-Ups presents Making Sense of Jesus and the Gospels, starting Sunday 8th June. The poster depicts Jesus looking towards the viewer with right hand open

Join us for the next session of 'Making Sense of Jesus and the Gospels', when we'll be continuing to consider 'The Message of the Gospels'. Refreshments will be served from 7:30pm before the session begins at 7:40pm. This is the re-run of the session held on Sunday 8th March.

Saturday 21 March | The Elderberry Cafe
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Elderberry Cafe - A group for older women to find friendship and fun - 3rd Saturday of every month, 2pm to 4pm

A group for older women, providing a warm and friendly environment where people can come to enjoy a cup of tea, a slice of cake, and a chat. The Elderberry Café runs twice a month: 1st Tuesday of the month, 1 to 3pm; 3rd Saturday of the month, 2 to 4pm.

Saturday 4 April | Family Cinema Club
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Family Cinema Club

Family Cinema Club normally meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, providing an opportunity for grown ups and their little ones to enjoy fabulous family films together. Our next screening will be a family film for Easter, on the Saturday before Easter Day. Drinks and snacks, and a colouring activity will be provided. Doors open at 2pm for a 2.15pm start.

Sunday 5 April | Evening Communion
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Evening Communion, 1st Sunday of each month at 6:30pm

We’ll be back in the lounge in the evening for service of Holy Communion on Easter Day. The service lasts just half an hour - from 6.30 to 7pm. Everyone is welcome to join us. 

Tuesday 7 April | The Elderberry Cafe
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Elderberry Cafe - A group for older women to find friendship and fun - 1st Tuesday of every month, 1pm to 3pm

A group for older women, providing a warm and friendly environment where people can come to enjoy a cup of tea, a slice of cake, and a chat. This week, we’ll be meeting for a New Year lunch instead! The Elderberry Café runs twice a month: 1st Tuesday of the month, 1 to 3pm; 3rd Saturday of the month, 2 to 4pm.

The Safeguarding Crisis in the Church of England - Stephen Kuhrt responds

Safeguarding in the Church of England

Stephen Kuhrt responds to the current crisis

Our Vicar, Stephen Kuhrt has recently written about the response needed to the current crisis in safeguarding in the Church of England.

On 10th November 2024 he wrote an article calling for the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, because of his mishandling of the case of John Smyth. (This was hosted on his brother Jon's Grace + Truth blog.)

On 18th December 2024 Stephen wrote a second article, calling for the resignation of the Archbishop of York because of his mishandling of the case of David Tudor.

Stephen's book Safeguarding the Institution: How the culture of the Church of England facilitates abuse was published in September 2025. Find out more about it here and order it here.

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Safeguarding the Institution Book Cover