Alpha
Curious about faith?
Alpha is a series that explores the basics of the Christian faith in a welcoming, open and friendly environment. It's free and there's no pressure or follow-up. Each session you'll be hosted in a group where you'll hear different topics on Christianity, and have time to chat through any thoughts. You can say anything you like or nothing at all. Everyone's welcome. No matter your background or beliefs you're invited.
Address
Grace Church Caversham 119 Peppard Road, Emmer Green Reading RG4 8TR
Phone 0118 947 4529
Office@GraceChurchCaversham.org.uk
PENTECOST JUBILEE
We will be joining with churches across Caversham and Reading for a big picnic and a service combining thanksgiving for the Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. The occasion will also be a celebration of Pentecost.
This will take place at Christchurch Meadows on Sunday (with plenty of Parking in Hills Meadows) on Sunday June 5th from 12.00 noon with the service 2.30 to 3.30pm
You are welcome to attend from noon onwards bringing your own picnic. The event is organised by the Churches Together in Caversham.
Commission Global Online
Vinu Paul will be talking on the theme of Peace, Purpose and Power and the Commission Worship Collective will be leading us in a time of worship with their rendition of Build Your Church. The event will also include prayer and encouraging testimony.
The event will be premiering at 19:30 BST on YouTube. The link will be available on the Commission website at www.commission.global/online
ALPHA
ALPHA IS A SERIES OF INTERACTIVE SESSIONS THAT EXPLORE THE BASICS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Alpha takes place across eleven sessions with the option of a day or weekend away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn't for you, that's not a problem. There's no pressure, no follow up and no charge. As we cannot gather in person at present we are taking our Alpha course online! Please join us to explore the big questions of life together.
Our next Alpha course which will run from 7:45-9:15 pm from Monday 20th September 2021 until Monday 20th December 2021
If you would like further details and/or like to attend please contact us via email: Office@GraceChurchCaversham.org.uk
Pop-in Cafe
Our Pop-in Cafe for over 55's will be re opening on Monday 13th September from 2.30pm - 4pm. Please feel free to join us to chat with others over tea and refreshments, a quiz and a lot of fun ! For more details please see the Pop-in details on our events page or contact office@gracechurchcaversham.org.uk
THE PRAYER COURSE II
We will be running the Prayer Course II on five Monday evenings during June and July 2021. The dates will be 14th, 21st and 28th June, 5th and 12th July 2021 commencing at 7.45pm and finishing at 9.10pm. The format of the evening following a welcome and introduction will be watching a video, a time of discussion and then prayer in small groups. Pete Greig who has put this excellent course together will be discussing in the sessions (alongside other guests) subjects such as suffering, disappointment, unanswered prayer, and asking questions including "why aren't my prayers being answered? Where is God when heaven is silent? and when will my prayers be answered?
We will be running this course on Zoom If you would like to attend please can you sign up by contacting Office@GraceChurchCaversham.org.uk asap. We do need to know numbers so that we can organise a few things before the course starts. I believe you will find this course really helpful and would encourage you to come along!
A call to prayer
My dear friends,
In response to the desperate situation that many of us find ourselves in, locked in our homes with the daily bombardment of statistics, of loss and hopelessness. People are desperate; loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, isolation and loneliness, without hope and without God. We are invited by the King of Kings to seek His face and pray.
I believe God would ask us to set aside an hour where we pray together in the same way as Solomon who received God’s promise in his day: “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked way, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14
I am desperate for God to move, for the tide to turn, for a miracle and so want to call us all together as a UK Commission family to get on our knees and seek his face.
Please set aside the evening of 10th of March from 19:30-20:30 for us all to gather together and pray for the UK, for God to heal our nation.
Much love,
Guy Miller
Sign up at www.commission.global/prayer
PANCAKE BAKE OFF
(Make your own pancake with creative topping competition)
and flipping contest with special guest
Friends & family welcome
* Adult supervision required*
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 3207217893
Passcode: 303862
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Day
10:30am
Family Service
The Coming of the King
Speaker: Keith Saynor
Christmas Eve from your doorstep
Join the Caversham Church, to light up Caversham, ring in Christmas and sing a carol.
At 6.00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, we’re suggesting you join with the nation to ring a bell for Christmas.
Then on your device that can play videos you log on to www.cavershamchurch.org.uk and click on the Youtube link.
Or click here Youtube Channel
When there play the St Peter’s Caversham Choir video singing ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ and sing along with your neighbours from your front door.
Perhaps you could share a drink and some Christmas cheer in your street as we celebrate Christmas in a different way this year.
SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER
Sunday 20th December
10:30am
Emmanuel- God with us
A service suitable for all ages
Speaker: Mark Brown
CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIL
We will be holding a free, indoor Christmas tree trail through Grace Church, where all the church family can discover the meaning of Christmas hidden on our Christmas trees. What do the candy canes, baubles and fairy lights tell us about the true meaning of Christmas? All are welcome. Booking will help us to manage the event, but not required if you are unable to do so.
Light Party @ Home
Grace Church Caversham has run a light party as an alternative to Halloween for over 15 years. As that is not possible this year, we have put together ideas to do a “Lightparty@home” from Scripture Union. We hope you find them useful and we look forward to hopefully see you again next year!
The Bible Course
Every Wednesdays : 12th Feb, 19th Feb, 26th Feb, 4th March, 11th March, 18th March, 25th March, 1st April
Alpha
ALPHA IS A SERIES OF INTERACTIVE SESSIONS THAT EXPLORE THE BASICS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Alpha takes place across eleven sessions with the option of a day or weekend away in the middle. Each session includes food, a short talk and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. If at any point you decide Alpha isn't for you, that's not a problem. There's no pressure, no follow up and no charge.
Our next Alpha course which will run from 7.30-9.30pm from Wednesday 25th September until Wednesday 8th January 2020.
If you would like to attend please contact us on 0118 9474529 or via e mail: Office@GraceChurchCaversham.org.uk
Guest Speaker - Adrian Holloway
We are really pleased to welcome Adrian Holloway as our guest speaker on Sunday 22nd September 2019. Adrian is a gifted Evangelist and serves churches all over the UK. He will be speaking on; “CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY” sharing with us the benefits we receive when we share the good news of the gospel with people who don’t yet know Christ. Let me encourage you to come along to be inspired, to discover why it is so good for us when we share our faith and to be challenged to then step out in faith to do just that!
Catalyst Festival
Each year our network of churches gathers together to worship Jesus, hear from the Bible, enjoy one another’s gifts, and get caught up in the bigger picture of what God’s doing.
Christmas Day Lunch
Our annual Christmas day lunch for all those are may be alone this Christmas and would like to join us for some fun, food and a chance to make new friends.
Light Party
If you don’t like trick or treating then come along to our light party, suitable for primary school aged children. This free event provides lots of fun for everyone to enjoy, games, hot dogs and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult.