Church Groups

Dambusters

Dad, its your turn! Lets play!
Fancy some quality time with your toddler at the weekend?
Toys for Junior, Bacon Rolls for Dad
Then join us each 3rd Saturday morning from 8:30 till 10 am

What better way to start the day?

Dambusters is a long-running Dads and Toddlers group that meets one Saturday morning a month in the church hall adjoining Christ Church. In a relaxed and friendly setting, the children have some special time to share with Dad in creative play, stories and songs. Equally, men can enjoy a chat with the other Dads and our all-male team over a cup of real coffee and a bacon roll. As the session ends at 10am, you'll still have most of the day left for activities as a family.

Do come along to a session soon. It's best to arrive by 9am to take full advantage of our activities. New members are always welcome

Caters for children from 6 months to 5 years with soft play, story time, and songs.
Toast, tea and real coffee also available

Coming Alive

is our after school club which is held once a month, usually on the 2nd or 3rd Friday of the month, straight after school until 4.45pm in the main hall. This is for children aged 5 to 11.

Recently we have gone back to the beginning to creation, creating a creation collage and then thinking about how we give our best to God when looking at Cain and Abel.

We have fun playing games, crafts, sometimes cooking, singing, and learning about God through all of this. The emphasis is definitely on fun.

Although we currently have a waiting list we would love you to get in touch so that we can let you know as soon as a place becomes available.
Please contact Angela Wood care of the Christ church office

Coming Alive Cell

Cell is a smaller group for youngsters in years 5 & 6. We meet on the last Friday of the month in the Atrium, straight after school until 4.45pm.

As this is a smaller group we can study more in depth but still have fun being creative and playing games. In December we managed to include making our own crackers, a chocolate fondue and a bible based pass the parcel

Interested? Contact Angela Wood

Next Coming Alive Cell:(for years 5 & 6) usually the last Friday of the month

Toddlers

We meet every Tuesday & Friday morning from 10-11:30am for fun and games. So if you are aged between 6 months and 5 years please ask mummy or daddy to bring you along to see us.

Please note that there is a waiting list for this groups at present - please contact the church office for more information

Drop-In Coffee Morning

We have been meeting on Tuesday mornings since early 1997. Our aim is to do our part in extending Christ Church’s warm welcome to neighbours and friends, so everyone is welcome to come for coffee or tea and cakes. It’s a very informal time to drop in for a chat, or to stay a little longer to meet friends and make new ones.

As well as enjoying each other’s company we have been able to donate to local charities. If you would like to join us, do drop in on a Tuesday morning between 10am and 12 noon. You will be more than welcome.

These Tuesday mornings have been run by Angela and Peter Gambling and Joyce and Tom Fitch over this time and we have all set up and run the "Drop-in" between us, only missing when we are on holiday. Tom and Joyce would rather like to now take a back seat in running these mornings, and wonder if there are any folks that would be willing to take our place on a rota basis. We are delighted to say that one couple have offered their services, but we need more. If any one feels they would like to help with this service we would be pleased to hear from you

Wednesday Welcome

Please join us in the Church Room on Wednesdays at 10am for a cup of tea or coffee, and fellowship

Living Light Bible Reflection study notes have been so interesting and useful in our discussions that we will continue this term. It is hoped that this will encourage us in our daily Bible readings, supporting and enriching our daily lives

Mens Pub Evening

There is a men’s pub evening on the 2nd Tuesday of each month currently meeting in The Coach and Horses at 8pm.
This is being organized as a team event so anyone wanting to go along and meet up with friends from the other team Churches, this is a wonderful opportunity.

Ladies on Thursdays

Thursday mornings in the Church Hall at 9.30am for Women to explore - and grow - in the Christian faith. Coffee and Crèche included!

Pensioners Praise

Did you know that there is a service held at Christ Church on the first Monday of every other month called ‘Pensioners’ Praise’? You don’t have to be a pensioner to come!

Pensioners’ Praise was started in August 1989 by a small team, who felt that it would be a special opportunity for people who have retired from the daily routine of having to go out to work to enjoy learning more about God.

In August 2009 Pensioners’ Praise celebrated its 20th Anniversary

Just come, we would love to have you with us. We meet bi-monthly, always on a Monday at 2pm at Christ Church. There are guest speakers at each meeting
We will try to arrange transport where needed. Please contact the office if this is required

If you would like to know more, please speak to Carole Bendrey, Gordon Eames or the Church Office

Shaken Up

Shaken Up meets on most Friday nights during term time and is open to anyone who is in year 7 to 13

On Club Nights we open up the Atrium and Small Hall with a tuck shop (lots of fairtrade chocolate), games consoles and play some sport.

There’s a small subs charge of 50p (with special events costing a little more as indicated). Squash and water are provided at no cost.

Shaken Up is run by members of Christ Church. All our leaders are CRB checked and receive leadership training regularly

New Gen @ Mayflower

If you’re looking for something to do during a Friday lunchtime, why not come along to New Gen and spend time chatting about life’s big questions

Pathfinders: Children or Youth

Think about some girls or boys that you know between the ages of 11 and 14. What term best describes this age group? Children? Well, they’re not children in the way that 6 year olds are. Key Stage 3? An accurate definition, but it doesn’t really mean much outside school. Teenagers? This applies to only half of the group.

To us at Christ Church they are ‘young people’, a description the 11–14s themselves are comfortable with.

Regardless of what we call them, it’s clear that’s 11–14s are at a key time of life where they are becoming more independent. Independent in their thinking and independent in their ability to make decisions. They are exploring who they are and how they should relate to the outside world. They are passionate about today’s issues and endlessly curious about life. They care about the big questions of life and want to discover answers.

11–14 year olds are also at a fantastic point for discovering God’s love for them. For learning about God’s story, about faith, and about his plan for each one of their lives. Rather than ‘preach’ at them, our Pathfinders youth leaders get alongside the young people to provide guidance and accompany them on their ‘journey’.  But then give the young people the freedom to make up their own minds.

Our sessions are informal and include a variety of games, music, lively discussion and creative work that offers teaching and Bible study in an engaging way.

Christ Church’s children’s and youth work runs three Sundays a month during our 10am services and starts from age 3.

For more information contact Richard Dresner or the Christ Church office

Home Groups

Meet regularly in various locations at different times. Please consider joining one to strengthen and deepen your faith and to share the Christian life with others.
Please contact Margaret Fowler for details