Growing in Faith
Classes to prepare children to be admitted to Communion
We are a church that has made the decision, after much prayer and discussion, to admit children over the age of seven years to Communion. The children concerned are usually regular members of Seekers and from Church families so they are already showing their commitment to a faith in Christ. The classes are run when a small group shows an interest so if you know a child who might be thinking along these lines please contact the Vicar or the Church Office.
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A short course of six sessions for teenagers or adults who might be thinking about baptism or confirmation. For more information contact the Vicar or the Church Office.
Confirmation Classes
Despite what one hears about the decline in interest in church-going, we present a number of candidates for confirmation. Times are changing, and confirmands are increasingly adults wishing to make a public commitment to Christ and to a life of Christian discipleship. These classes are run as and when they are necessary, and assume some degree of commitment to the Christian life.
If you feel this might be of interest to you, or would like to know more, please contact one of the clergy or the Church Office via the Contact Us page.
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The coming week...
Monday 18th September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
2.15 pm Tiny Tots in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.30 pm Ringers' practice in St Lawrence tower
Tuesday 19th September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Tuesday Coffee in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
12.30 pm Open Bible Session in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
8.00 pm Mothers' Union in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
Wednesday 20th September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
11.00 am Quiet Hour in St Lawrence
12.00 noon Home Communion at Abbeyfield
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.45 pm Choir practice in St Lawrence
8.00 pm Social Committee meets at 7 Fernhills
Thursday 21st September
8.15 am Early Prayer for the Parish and Community in St Lawrence
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Friday 22nd September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.00 am Craft Session in Bedmond Church
2.00 pm Craft & Conversation in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
2.15 pm Funeral of Andrew Dixon in St Lawrence followed by cremation
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
No Youth Choir practice this evening
8.00 pm Wedding rehearsal in St Lawrence
Saturday 23rd September
2.00 pm Wedding of Jamie Impey and Terri-Louise Carlisle
Sunday 24th September - Trinity 15
8.00 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
9.30 am Parish Communion with Seekers and Creche in St Lawrence
6.30 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.30 pm Pilgrim Course in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
Monday 25th September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
2.15 pm Tiny Tots in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.30 pm Ringers practice in St Lawrence tower
Tuesday 26th September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Tuesday Coffee in the Breakspear Room
12.30 pm Funeral of Rosemary Robinson in St Lawrence followed by cremation
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
Wednesday 27th September
9.30 am Morning Prayer in St Lawrence
10.15 am Holy Communion in St Lawrence
11.00 am Quiet Hour in St Lawrence
5.15 pm Evening Prayer in St Lawrence
7.45 pm Choir practice in St Lawrence
8.00 pm Seekers leaders meeting in the Breakspear Room, St Lawrence
8.00 pm Bereavement Visitors meeting in the Methodist small hall