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Getting married? Want to arrange a baptism service?
Please come along to the Church on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Church and meet one of the team who will be delighted to discuss this with you, or email st.francis.church@btinternet.com.
For baptism enquiries, we invite all parents and prospective godparents to attend a preparation evening on the 2nd Tuesday monthly, 7pm to 8pm.
Contact Sylvia Graham |
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Footprints - for pre-schoolers and their parents/carers
Tuesdays during term-time 10am - 11.15am
at St Francis’ Church.
Footprints provides a joyous and lively environment where families with pre-school children come together for fun and enjoyment, and to build up friendships. We have action songs, a Bible story and related activity, playtime, refreshments. It’s a great time!
Contact Lorraine Newey,
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Each Sunday morning at 11.15am, Champions and Little Champs meet and have a great time!
Champions is for children of primary and junior school age.
Little Champs is for pre-schoolers.
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FUSION for today’s teenagers
Sundays, 11.15am
Each week, lively and interesting topics are covered about the issues we face as young people in today’s world.
We also get involved in raising awareness of third-world issues, fundraising for Christian Aid, etc - sponsored walks, “Tea Time” - more details to follow later!
Contact Alan Wood, Youth Evangelist |
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Alpha Express and Youth Alpha
for those wanting to find out what the Christian faith is all about.
“Ever wondered what it's all about?”
“If God did exist what would you ask?”
“Who is Jesus?”
- They are the sort of questions that get asked on the Alpha course. Alpha Express is an opportunity for adults to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions. Youth Alpha is specifically designed for teenagers and young people.Over 2 million people in the UK and 13 million worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, and discover who Jesus is.
- Contact Brian Wordsworth, Parish Evangelist
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“Catch up and Chat” - do you like a nice cup of coffee? Fancy a bit of company? Need a friend to talk to? Come along for a chat and refreshing cup of coffee on the first Saturday morning of each month at St Francis’ Church, 10am to 12 noon. Everyone very welcome.
Watch out also for the CRAFT WORKSHOPS that are held at the monthly coffee mornings!
Contact Sylvia Graham |
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Early Birds - weekday mornings, 7am - start the day with a brisk walk!
Contact Lyn Wortley, Vicar |
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Flower Group - Wednesdays 1pm, monthly
A lovely time to enjoy making floral displays and friendships together, as well as visiting other local organisations and groups who also enjoy making and designing floral arrangements.
Contact Audrey Attwood |
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“Happy Heart, Healthy Harvest” - our local community garden project. Please do come along and join us as we plant and tend herbs, fruit, vegetables and then, when the crops are ready, we harvest them and share in a meal together! A great time for people of all ages!
Contact Alan Thompson |
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Home Groups - meeting each day of the week, in different venues in and around the parish.
Encouraging one another in growing in faith and a lifestyle that honours Jesus Christ, we have a time of exploring the Bible together, sharing insights, praying together, supporting one another, eating together, and so on.
Contact Terry Nougher-Fuller |
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Keeping in Touch - reaching out with pastoral care, to comfort the bereaved, visit those who are sick or housebound, supporting those in need of help.
Contact Lyn Wortley, Vicar |
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Jamming - An informal gathering of musicians and singers meeting to play and sing worship music. Beginners are very welcome to join in the fun.
Contact Jeff Lewis |
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“Let us Pray” - Prayer Evening Monthly, 7.30pm
See the Bulletin for dates for the prayer evenings. The prayer evening is not a service, rather a time of quiet, reflection, open prayer, seeking God’s heart together as we bring our prayers to Him, and seek His heart and will.
Contact Lyn Wortley, Vicar |
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“Money Management” - a private and confidential network for those needing to discuss financial issues, budgeting, etc.
Contact Alan Thompson |
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Mothers Union meets Mondays 1pm, once monthly
Having a deep concern for supporting families, we meet monthly. Our annual programme includes a variety of interesting guest speakers.
Contact Anne Walker |
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Pamper Evening - a monthly treat. Rest and relaxation are fundamental to a balanced lifestyle, and to our physical and spiritual welfare. Come along for a refreshing facial, manicure, make-over in lovely relaxed surroundings.
Contact Nicola Boucher / Maureen Carter |
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SHAPE for God's service - a short course over 6 weeks discovering our unique SHAPE!
Contact Revd David Franklin |
 Silver Surfers |
Help for Silver Surfers - one-to-one assistance for Silver Surfers!
Contact Brian Oxley |
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St Francis’ Players meet at St Francis’ Church on Thursday evenings, 7pm for singing, local concerts in residential and community homes, etc.
Contact James Moore |
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SWAP(Supporting Woman with Alcohol Problems) - Monday morning drop-in hour / phone and email support / talks to local community groups, etc.
Contact Eira Kitchen
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TFT - The Friday Thing! An exciting hour of fun for parents and kids together - games, stories, activities, music, laughter, etc, etc! Meeting from time to time, 6pm to 7pm.
Contact Alan Thompson / Brian Wordsworth |
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Wii Challenge - meeting every couple of months, a chance for the guys to get together and test out their sporting skills! With virtual tennis, golf, bowling, etc!
Contact Alan Thompson / Brian Wordsworth |
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