News & Events
News and Events
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April 2017
10.30am Meditative service
10.30am April 16th Morning Service
Easter Café Church
5:00pm April 16th
a time to relax, refresh and reflect
December 2016
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Sunday December 25th at 10:30am
Sunday 18th December at 6:03pm
Sunday 11th December at 5:00pm
Tuesday 6th December
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come.
October 2016
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
Saturday 29th October, 4pm ~ 6pm
for children aged 5-11 years old
free of charge
food, fun and games
for all!
Here at Minster we believe that Jesus is the light of the world and that he is able to overcome all darkness, sadness and fear.
At this time of year, as many families celebrate Halloween, we especially want to remind our children who Jesus is and celebrate his victory over sin and death.
We aim to do this in a fun filled environment with games, food, stories and craft based on this theme. All children aged 5-11 are welcome to attend.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come.
JUNE 2016
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come.
2TF meets in the coffee area in the church on the second Tuesday of every month. It’s an hour of informal fellowship with Bible Study and prayer, plus refreshments. You are very welcome to join this friendly group – and the next meeting is on this coming Tuesday at 10:30am.
A special talk by Pastor Alex Colline.
On Sunday 5th June at 6pm.
Community Quiz with Hot Food.
7.30pm at Minster Christian Centre, Friday 3rd June
Bring a team or Join a team!
MAY 2016
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
2TF meets in the coffee area in the church on the second Tuesday of every month. It’s an hour of informal fellowship with Bible Study and prayer, plus refreshments. You are very welcome to join this friendly group – and the next meeting is on this coming Tuesday at 10:30am.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come.
MARCH 2016
27th March, 2016 10:30am - Good Friday
27th March, 2016 10:30am - EASTER SUNDAY
Easter Pop-Up Café
What a special day Easter Day is for us all! The day Jesus arose from the dead. Whatever the weather you will find a warm welcome in our very own Minster Pop-UpCafé, which will be open from on Easter Day afternoon (Sunday 27th March).
A great way to continue celebrating the day chatting to others over a cuppa and light refreshments. Put the date in your diary. It’s a treat not to be missed!
Everyone welcome to join in
@3:00pm
Church open for Egg Hunt Craft Tables for busy fingers
@4:00pm
Children’s parade of Easter hats
@4:15pm
Rejoice with us! Some well-loved Easter hymns to sing together
Second Tuesday Foucs
2TF meets in the coffee area in the church on the second Tuesday of every month. It’s an hour of informal fellowship with Bible Study and prayer, plus refreshments. You are very welcome to join this friendly group – and the next meeting is on this coming Tuesday at 10:30am.
JANUARY 2016
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
2TF meets in the coffee area in the church on the second Tuesday of every month. It’s an hour of informal fellowship with Bible Study and prayer, plus refreshments. You are very welcome to join this friendly group – and the next meeting is on this coming Tuesday at 10:30am.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come.
DECEMBER 2015
Christmas Day Service in Minster at 10:30am Friday December 25th.
At 7:45pm Sunday 20th December
Children’s Nativity Play in Minster at 5:00pm Sunday 20th December.
3:00-4:00pm next Wednesday 16th December.
Coffee Time with Alex in Coffee #1, Albany Road
4:15pm Tuesday 15th December in Wellfield Road
Carol Service in Minster at 6:00pm Sunday 13th December
Carol Service in Thomas Court at 7:45pm Sunday 20th December.
12th December: Rehearsal for Children’s Nativity Play in Thomas Court and Children’s Christmas Party in Minster.
2:30pm Tuesday 8th December
5:00pm Sunday 6th December
NOVEMBER 2015
The Christmas Community Day is 2:00pm Saturday 28th November.
We are hoping that it will be a lovely relaxed afternoon where we can mingle with as many of the residents as possible.
JULY 2015
An Afternoon Tea in the church on Tuesday July 7th at 3:00pm. The Tea will last for about an hour and there is no charge for the refreshments. There will be a short talk and a time of hymn singing, as is usual at our Community Lunch.
JUNE 2015
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
MAY 2015
We’re designating Monday 18th May – Friday 22nd May as our Week of Prayer. On Monday, Wednesday & Friday we’ll have prayer breakfasts; on Tuesday & Thursday we’ll try something new - a light prayer lunch.
On Friday 22nd May, 6:00 –7:00pm.
Anyone who is interested in joining us, please speak to one of the leaders in church.
Minster’s next community event will be held on Saturday 23rd May 2:00-5:00pm. (Teddy Bears’ Picnic for little ones @2:30pm.)
We are hoping that it will be a lovely relaxed afternoon where we can mingle with as many of the residents as possible.
APRIL 2015
Welcome to come. Any men in church who want to learn to lead.
It comprises informal bite-sized sessions to be held on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
On the last Tuesday of every month from 10:30am until 11:30am.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
Good Friday Meditation Service
Good Friday 10:30am to 11:15am April 3th
Easter Sunday Service
Easter Sunday 10:30am - 12:00pm April 5th
February 2015
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
On the last Tuesday of every month from 10:30am until 11:30am.
Welcome to come. Any men in church who want to learn to lead.
It comprises informal bite-sized sessions to be held on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
JANUARY 2015
WORSHIP IN THOMAS COURT
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
DECEMNER 2014
Thursday 25th December 10:30am.
Advent Servie
7:45pm. Sunday 21st December
Carols by Candlelight
6:00pm. Sunday 21st December
5:00pm. Sunday 14th December
Saturday 13th December
Christmas Night In
Tuesday 9th December 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Free and Audults Only. Evertbody Welcome!
Great company, Cakes and some craft and Plenty of mulled wine ((non-alchoholic)).
Bring a plate of party food, sweet or savoury.
5:00pm. Sunday 7th December
Community Christmas Lunch
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
NOVERBER 2014
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Tuesday 28th January Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
Come and Join the Fun!
Saturday 29th Noverber
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2014
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:30pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
WORSHIP IN THOMAS COURT
It’s our monthly service at Thomas Court on the last Sunsday of every month at 7:45 pm.
Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 for a cup of coffee, cake and chat. Tuesday 25th february Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
JUNE 2014
Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 for a cup of coffee, cake and chat. Tuesday 25th february Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:45pm for 1:00pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
Summer Community Day
Come and Join the Fun!
Saturday 7th June
MAY 2014
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:45pm for 1:00pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 for a cup of coffee, cake and chat. Tuesday 25th february Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
APRIL 2014
COFFEE STOP
Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 for a cup of coffee, cake and chat. Tuesday 25th february Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
THOMAS COURT EASTER SERVICE
WORSHIP IN THOMAS COURT
Easter service for the residents at Thomas Court, Hymns, readings and a gospel message.
Easter Sunday 20th Aprilat 8:00 pm
MARCH 2014
EASTER IN MINSTER
EASTER FUN
The Easter Fun event will start at 11.15am on Good Friday, straight after the meditation service. Easter Crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt followed by songs and a short talk to finish. Volunteers needed to help.
EASTER TEA
On Sunday afternoon (in place of the normal evening service) we will be celebrating by having a special Easter Tea here in the church at 5:00pm. The whole event will have an Easter theme. Please take some tickets from the board.
THOMAS COURT: EASTER SERVICE
At 8:00pm on Sunday we’re taking a service for the residents at Thomas Court, Hymns, readings and a gospel message. We need 10-15 volunteers to come to sing.
BLACKOUT FRIDAY 2014
You are invited to join us at Messy (youth club) on Friday to jumpstart our weekend of prayer and fasting in aid of our persecuted brothers and sisters in North Korea. The evening starts at 7:00pm with the first part being informative and the second part both fun and informative!
If you are unable to join us in person, then please join us in prayer during the evening and over the weekend. OR – please sponsor us as a group.
£53 will provide shelter for Christians at risk
£92 will give 4 persecuted children an education
£180 can help train and support a North Korean church leader
and £369 can fund a week of Christian programs on the radio
Please support North Korea next weekend.
February 2014
Drop in between 10:30 and 11:30 for a cup of coffee, cake and chat. Tuesday 25th february Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
A hot three-course meal, good company, a gospel message and a time of hymn-singing. We have a good crowd of regulars, but we would love others to join us. Tuesday at 12:45pm for 1:00pm. Please have a word with Mavis today if you’d like to come. It’s only £3.50
JANUARY 2014
It’s our Community lunch on Tuesday 2nd January 1:00pm and everybody is welcome to join us for a hot three-course meal.
Our guest speaker this week is Ruth Hefferman.
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Tuesday 28th January Open from 10.30 am until 12.00 pm in the Coffee Lounge.
MINSTER FASHION EVENING
Refashion, Recycle and Refresh your wardrobe!
Ladies –all ages –we’re having another fun fashion evening. Our charity fashion evening at 7:30pm on January 31st is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbours to an informal, fun, evening event whilst at the same time supporting the work of two charities. The organisers would appreciate help with any of the following:
• Donations of unwanted ladies clothing and accessories. Bring them to church in a bag and leave them in the porch. Spare coat hangers too!
• Donations of cakes.
• Help to help serve refreshments
• Volunteer models for the cat walk (any age and size).
• Volunteers to help meet and greet.
• Volunteers with skills in styling clothes, hairdressing or make-up.
CHURCH LUNCH
A Curch Lunch - Sunday 2nd Feb here in Minster
Children’s Christmas Party
Children’s Christmas Party - Friday 13th December
DECEMBER 2013
Carol Singing in the Community
Carol Singing in Wellfield Road - 4:00pm Tues & Thurs 17th & 19th December
As part of our outreach to the community we plan to sing carols outside Caffè Nero in Wellfield Road on Tues 17th & Thurs 19th Dec between 4:00 and 5:00pm.
Community Lunch
Christmas Community Lunch - Tuesday 3rd December 1:00pm
On the first Tuesday of every month at 1pm, we hold a Community Lunch for anybody who would like to join us.
Advent
Advent Afternoon Tea - Sunday 8th December 5.00pm
Afternoon tea with an Advent flavour! Come to celebrate the Reason for the Season! Everybody welcome. All ages!
What is Advent?
Advent is what we call the season leading up to Christmas. It begins four Sundays before December 25th, sometimes in the last weekend of November, sometimes on the first Sunday in December. This year it begins on December 1st.
What does Advent mean?
During these days, it's as if we're re-enacting and remembering the hundreds and even thousands of years that God's people were anticipating and longing for the coming of God's salvation. That's what advent means - coming.
Children’s Nativity Play
Children’s Nativity Play - Sunday 15th December 5:00pm
Christmas Quiz
Christmas Quiz - 7:30pm Tuesday 17th December in Cafe Nero, Wellfield Road
Carols by Candlelight
Carol Service - Sunday 22nd December 6:00pm
Carol Singing in the Community
Carol Singing in Thomas Court - 8:30pm to 8:45pm Sunday 22nd December
We’re going to sing carols in the lounge at Thomas Court (the new assisted living retirement complex on the corner of Cressy Rd and Marlborough Rd). This is a great opportunity to present the true message of Christmas to these folk who are new residents in our community.
We’ll be singing between 8:00 and 8:45pm, leaving Minster at 7:30pm.
Christmas Day Service
Christmas Day Service - Wednesday 25th December 10:30am