What goes on
| Click the links below for a summary of our activities. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | Sunbeams | Homegroups | Alpha |
| Cameo | Working Party | Winning Women Worldwide | Music Group |
Services
| Sunday | Morning Service | Evening Service |
|---|---|---|
| First | 10.45 Holy Communion with Young Church | |
| Second | 10.45 Morning Prayer with Young Church | 6.30 Evening Communion |
| Third | 10.45 Holy Communion with Young Church | |
| Fourth | 10.45 All Age Service with Baptism | 6.30 Prayer meeting with informal Communion |
| Fifth | 10.45 Healing Service and Communion with Young Church |
Holy Communion is a service with an opportunity to share bread
and wine
with
us and to reflect.
All age services are slightly more informal services of morning worship
with songs and a
talk aimed to cater for all ages.
Morning Worship is a time to worship God together in our friendly,
welcoming environment.
Evening Communion is a small, quiet and reflective evening service.
Healing Services have an opportunity for prayer specifically for
healing.
We also hold a Morning Prayer service most weekdays at 7.45am - 8.15am.
Check the Diary page for details.
Sunbeams
Sunbeams
is a group for pre-schoolers and their carers. We meet on Monday
afternoons 1.15-2.45 and Friday mornings 9.15-11.30 during term time
only.
We begin our sessions with an informal
praise session in the church, where the children are encouraged to join
in with songs and stories. It is then time to make and do or just play
with our friends. We then have snack time and enjoy some of
Auntie Brenda's toast!!!
Sunbeams is run by a team of people who are all members of our family
here at
St. James'. We hope and pray that through our example and teaching
that we can bring Jesus to life not just for the children but for their
carers as well, all in a safe and fun environment.
We would love to meet you.
Homegroups
Home groups are a brilliant way to
build relationships and get to know people (both within the church and
outside), to worship together, to learn how to apply the Word of God to
your daily life and share your faith in a natural and non-threatening
way. There are currently two groups, meeting in people's homes (hence
the name!), one meets weekly on a Tuesday evening and one meets
fortnightly on a Thursday afternoon. The meetings last about two hours.
These groups are underpinned by four essential values: Welcome,
Worship, Word and
Witness.
Each group begins
with a time of Welcome
where
people get to know each other and share fellowship together. The groups
also
look out for and pray for other members of the church who are not in
home groups. This pastoral network is key to ensuring that all members
of our congregation are nurtured and cared for.
The groups then move on to a time of Worship, which
may
take the form of praise, quiet reflection or prayer and can often be
very creative.
The home groups also focus on learning how to apply the Word
of God in their daily lives. They may do so by looking
at a particular
book of the Bible, or may follow the sermon series from Sundays or
other teaching programmes designed to help the members of the groups
grow in their faith journey.
The groups, as well as looking inwards providing pastoral care and
friendship, also
look outwards in Witness.
There
are regular social events to which non-Christian friends are invited.
The groups also undertake specific outreach initiatives.
These groups are friendly and non-threatening. There's plenty of
opportunity
to sit and listen or to join in lively discussion. Bring your own
views; there are no right or wrong answers!
All are welcome
Alpha
Are you interested in finding out
more
about the Christian faith or are you just looking for answers?
The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the meaning of
life. It is for everyone - especially those wanting to investigate
Christianity. It's a great way of bringing any questions you may have
that you've never felt able to ask before.
There will be a friendly atmosphere and
a meal. There will also be a video with plenty of time for questions
and discussion.
For information about whether we
currently running an Alpha course please contact Alessandra on 0161 304
0281 or by emailing rev.alessandra@stjamesmillbrook.org.uk
For further information about the Alpha
Course and also for information of other Churches running Courses
please visit www.alphacourse.org
CAMEO
CAMEO stands for “Come And Meet Each Other” and meets on the
first Wednesday of every month
(if you find this confusing, check on the diary page!) It offers adults
who are at home in the day, a chance to meet up and share a cuppa!
There are also opportunities to listen to a short talk on someone’s
hobby or
interest and join in other activities. Meets from 1.30pm until 3pm in
the
room at the back of church. Bring a friend! There is no charge although
donations towards the cost of the refreshments are welcome..
Working Party
Far from being a party, the working
party happens
once a month, usually on the first Saturday of the month. It is an
opportunity for people to meet up and spend some much-needed time
working on the church building, or church yard, to keep it clean, tidy
and in good running order.
Saturday mornings from 9.30am for
as long
as you can give (or until you drop!).
Check the diary page for this month’s working party.
Winning Women Worldwide
Who are we?
We are a team of women who love & serve the Lord in a united vision & fellowship together & who are called to serve the Good News of Jesus Christ to women worldwide. There are many branches in England.
What are our aims
- To encourage women to reach their full potential in Christ.
- To see a mighty army of women emerge across the nations who love & serve Jesus Christ & join in united fellowship together.
- To help equip women to serve the local church which they attend.
How do we function?
- By holding conferences & mini breaks where women can gather together in a relaxed atmosphere for teaching ministry & fellowship.
- By explaining that there are “seasons” in a women's life which, when properly recognised & acknowledged, lend themselves to being used & developed for service.
- By working alongside women in their own local church inspiring & motivating them to reach their full potential in Christ.
- By encouraging women to exercise their gifts in partnership with men, working positively with them.
St. James' Branch.
- We meet on the 1st Monday of the month at 7.15pm for coffee followed by prayer & worship then a guest speaker will talk to us on a relevant topic. Please come along & enjoy fellowship, friendship & fun. For any other information please do not hesitate to ring Trudy Martin on 0161 303 0552.
Music Group
St James' music group lead the worship in most morning services. They meet every Thursday evening at 8pm in Church to practice. They spend time preparing for future services, praying and worshipping God. Oh and of course they have a laugh and enjoy fellowship with each other. If you would like to join them on a Thursday evening you're most welcome.