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Sunday Service News

Services on Sunday 11th October

Join us at our 9:30 or 11am services as we continue our series on 'A Biblical Approach To...'.

This week Stephen Kuhrt will be speaking on A Biblical Approach to Drink.

Our regular children's groups will meet again during the 9:30 service. The colouring tables and baby area will be set up at the front of church as usual.

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

These are our groups:

Tiddlywinks: for babies, toddlers and their grown ups. 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. This term Tiddlywinks will be looking at the story of creation, and all of the amazing things that God made in the world around us - through story, song, craft and play.
Scramblers: School Nursery or Reception age. Adults drop children off upstairs, and then return to the service. Follow the leaders wearing blue. This term Scramblers will be learning all about our astonishing God who made everything, and does the impossible.
Climbers: Years 1 and 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. This term Climbers will be discovering that the Bible is not simply a book to know about, but words they can begin to listen to for themselves.
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. This term Explorers will be reminded that God made this world good and gave people a place within it.
Encounter: Years 6 to 8. Young people meet in the middle of the lounge, and are taken across to the Youth Room. Look for the leaders wearing grey. This term Encounter will be tackling some of the Bible’s most difficult bits as they discover more about God and his weird and wonderful book.

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.

Monday 5 October | The Hive

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.

Monday 5 October | Sunday School for Grown-Ups

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 catch-up session of 'Making Sense of Jesus and the Gospels', when we begin our look at the Gospel of Luke. 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 27th September.

Tuesday 6 October | The Elderberry Cafe

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.

Tuesday 6 October | 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 7 October | Connections

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.

Thursday 8 October | 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!

Saturday 10 October | 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 11 October | Sunday School for Grown-Ups

Join us for the next session of 'Making Sense of Jesus and the Gospels', when we continue our look at the Gospel of Luke. Food will be served from 6pm, and the session starts at 6:30pm. This session will be repeated on Monday 19th October.

Wednesday 14 October | 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.

Saturday 17 October | The Elderberry Cafe

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.

Sunday 18 October | 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.

Saturday 24 October | Family Cinema Club

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

Sunday 1 November | Evening Communion

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. The service lasts just half an hour - from 6.30 to 7pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Friday 6 November | Christ Church 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.

St John's Praise & Worship

Light Party

This Halloween - on Saturday 31st October - we're putting on a Light Party for primary school-aged children, as a 'lighter' alternative to trick-or-treating. Dress up as your favourite 'goodie' (no 'baddies' allowed!) and join us from 5 - 7pm for all sorts of fun, including a children's disco, games and food - no tricks, but plenty of treats!

Please note that this event is for children in Reception - Year 6. All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

Please sign-up if you can come.

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

Safeguarding in the Church of England

Stephen Kuhrt's response to Safeguarding in the CofE

Our Vicar, Stephen Kuhrt has written about the response needed to the 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.

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