Easter Plans 2023

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Jesus says:

Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.
I’ll show you how to take a real rest.
Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

MATTHEW 11.28-20 (The Message)

As we seemingly speed through this year at an impossible velocity, my prayer for us this Easter is that we might take Jesus up on His invitation; to walk and work with Him at the gentle, but powerful, pace of grace.

Watching Him journey to the City of Jerusalem, from there to the Garden of Gethsemane, to the Hill of Calvary, to the Tomb of Joseph, to the Upper Room, the Road to Emmaus... and beyond.

From suffering to glory, from humiliation to vindication, from death to life. And as we journey with Jesus, His sacrifice holds the power for us to take the same road and discover the power and peace of His passion!

TheBorrower

Sundays I The Borrower

We've been journeying with Daniel over the past couple of months, but our time with him (for now at least) has come to and end so that we can begin to explore the theme of The Borrower.

We often see Jesus "borrowing" certain things from certain people around Him; from a donkey to an upper room - and even the Garden tomb is only temporarily occupied!

What do we have in this life, that isn't borrowed from Him?
What might Jesus be asking back from us this Easter?

Complin

Complin I The Crushing Place

“My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” (MARK 14.34)

Each Easter, we take a journey together through Holy Week called Complin.

Complin is reflective, creative and interactive worship journey that dives into a different theme to help us experience the power of Easter in a fresh way...

This year's theme is: The Crushing Place. What it it that gets crushed at Easter?

8:00pm, Maundy Thursday (6th April)
8:00pm, Good Friday (7th April)
8:30am, Easter Sunday (9th April)

We would love you to join us for the journey!

Wow

Good Friday Walk of Witness I The Road To The Cross...

On Good Friday morning, ChurchesTogether in Whitchurch organise a "Walk of Witness" beginning at one church for a short time of reflection and carrying the cross from there to each church along the way. Join us as we stand with fellow sisters and brothers in Christ to testifying to Jesus' sacrificial death.

9.30am - St. Teilo's
10.00am - Whitchurch Methodist
10.30am - St. Mary's
11.00am - Bethel
11:30am - Tabernacle
12.00pm - Ararat (followed by tea, coffee and hot cross buns!)

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Where and When

The church is open for activities throughout the week but if you are just seeking us out it is likely that you will want to come and be a part of our Sunday worship which is core to what we are about.
We meet in the main church building (details here) at 10:30 each week. See our calendar to find out plans for the next few weeks.

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer and church lounge.

Our Sunday Services

Sunday morning services are structured but informal. They include a mix of both contemporary and traditional worship songs and hymns, prayers, readings from the Bible and a sermon that unpacks this. Occasionally we will also have specific updates about ways that God has been working through and in people and activities. Once a month we celebrate communion as part of the service. The last Sunday of the month is usually an Altogether Service when all ages are all together in one place for a more relaxed and activity based time of worship.

We aim to finish at about 11.45 to Midday when we serve free tea, coffee and cold drinks. This is a great opportunity to get to meet people.

Sunday Evening services, either in person or online, tend to be shorter and more reflective and are an opportunity to dig a little deeper into our relationship with God.

What about the children and youth?

We have a great programme for children of all ages, for more information about what happens please visit our Children and Youth page.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

It is often in smaller gatherings that we can really get to know other people. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some in the afternoon and some in the evening either in the church, in peoples’ homes or online .
If you are interested in joining a Small Group, let us know and we can put you in touch with the small group coordinator who will be more than happy to find a group that is convenient for you and introduce you to the group leader.

Get Involved

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the life of our church. If you'd like to find out more, please let us know.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to discuss anything before you visit the church, get in touch and we can arrange a time to chat with you.

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