St Francis' Church, Bramley

OUR ACTIVITIES

As well as the regular services of worship and daily prayer, there are several groups that meet throughout the week, on different days, at various times and in a variety of venues, with many activities - not just in the church, but also in the local community and further afield.

	Getting married? Want to arrange a baptism service? Please come along to the Church on Tuesday evenings between 6.30pm to 7pm and meet one of the team who will be delighted to discuss this with you. Contact Sylvia Graham
	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, Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator
	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. Stories, music, fun, games, prayer and praise! Contact Lorraine Newey, Children’s Ministry Co-ordinator
	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
	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 Lyn Wortley, Vicar
	“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. Contact Sylvia Graham
	Early Birds - weekday mornings, 7am - start the day with a brisk walk! Contact Lyn Wortley, Vicar
	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
	“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
	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 Howard Watkin
	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
	“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
	“Money Management” - a private and confidential network for those needing to discuss financial issues, budgeting, etc. Contact Alan Thompson
	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 Lisa Shiel
	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
Prov 31 10-31	“Rubies” - meeting on Wednesdays, once a month, at St Francis - 1.30pm to 3.30pm - for a jewellery/bead-making workshop - come along and make your own original beads and necklace or earrings! Materials will be provided. A donation of £3 is invited for the workshop to contribute to the cost of materials. As well as providing a good meeting place for fun, fellowship, prayer and praise - through funds raised via Rubies, we support the Philangethemba Project in South Africa, part of the outreach ministry of St Agnes Anglican Church in Kloof. Also available via Rubies, scripture bracelets which can be purchased. Contact Lyn Wortley, Vicar
Silver Surfers	Help for Silver Surfers - one-to-one assistance for Silver Surfers! Contact Brian Oxley
	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
	SWAP(Supporting Woman with Alcohol Problems) - Monday morning drop-in hour / phone and email support / talks to local community groups, etc. Contact Eira Kitchen
	TFT - The Friday Thing! An exciting hour of fun for parents and kids together - games, stories, activities, music, laughter, etc, etc! Meeting once a month, 6pm to 7pm. Contact Alan Thompson / Brian Wordsworth
	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

Our services, events and activities are all part of	growing stronger through worship growing warmer through fellowship growing deeper through discipleship growing broader through serving growing larger through evangelism