Sunday 6th July 

 

All our latest events, information and prayer needs
 
Our Vision: "We are a people being transformed by the unconditional love of God; seeking to bless our community, and longing for all to experience the hope we have in Jesus."
 

Sunday 6th July 


The Third Sunday after Trinity
 
9am - Holy Communion  David Thomas       

          10.05am - Prayer Meeting – in Room 4 for approx. 20 minutes

10.30am - All Age Worship – Dreams and Visions (Joel 2:28 & 2 Kings 5:1-15) - Chris Somervell

          *The 10.30am service will be livestreamed via the Christ Church Bedford YouTube channel*

7pm - Sundays@Seven – Images of Jesus - Vine (John 15) – Vikki Thomas
 

Services in the coming week


Wednesday 9th July
10am - Holy Communion – followed by refreshments

Sunday 13th July 
9am -  Morning Worship – Spirit, Soul and Body – David Thomas       
          10.05am - Prayer Meeting – in Room 4 for approx. 20 minutes
10.30am - Holy Communion with Baptism and Thanksgiving  – As above
7pm Sundays@Seven – Images of Jesus - Gate (John 10:1-10) – Alan Cottenden
 

Church Family News

 
Prayer Diary: July’s Prayer Diary is now available to collect from church.

Word for Today: The August to October edition is now available to collect from church.

Listening to those who are single: Sunday 6th and 20th July after the 10.30am and 7pm services – an opportunity for single people to share with clergy their experiences of church, what has gone wrong, what has helped, and what is needed. This is one part of our follow up to the 2025 Lent Course.

Thoughts from the Vicar

 
A few weeks ago I asked the question about following the lectionary on feast days at Christ Church. [insert drum roll here] And here are the results:
55% said Yes, 
28% said Christmas, Easter & Pentecost, 
10% said No, 
7% said Don't Mind.
 
Following on from this, I will take a look at the pattern of the year from September onwards and see how we can do a better job at celebrating feast days in our morning services. Thank you to everyone who voted and/or provided feedback. And for those who are interested, the Principal Feasts within the Church of England are as follows:
  •     Christmas Day
  •     The Epiphany
  •     The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
  •     The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
  •     Easter Day
  •     Ascension Day
  •     Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
  •     Trinity Sunday
  •     All Saints’ Day.
 

For your prayers this week


Prayer for The Third Sunday after Trinity: God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.  Amen
 
Please pray for:
  • Peace and justice, that there would be an end to the violence and bloodshed throughout the world, that world leaders would be able to work together to see change.
  • Those who are still affected by the 7/7 bombings in London twenty years on, and all those who continue to suffer from traumatic events in their past.
  • Victims of abuse, that they would find restoration, hope and better tomorrows.
  • Those who are stuck at home, for family, friends and carers who help them, that in their isolation they wouldn't be forgotten.
 
Children's Ministry and Events
 
THIS SUNDAY AT 10.30am (6th July) : 

This week is an all age service at 10.30am, we encourage families to join us for the service. There are instruments and quiet toys available for children who join us.
 
COMING UP THIS WEEK:
 
STARTING NEXT WEEK
 
 



SUMMER 2025 HOLIDAY CLUB
 
 
For more information about our regular groups please look on our website here or contact Ruth using: children@ccbedford.org or 07554 537757


Youth Ministry and Events



Please note that due to the Youth Weekend away from 11-13th July, there will be no Friday Night Youth on 11th July and no Sunday Morning Youth or Youth @ 6 on 13th July.

For more information about our regular groups please look on our website here
 or contact Hannah using: youth@ccbedford.org or 07384 295757

 

What is happening at Christ Church and beyond

 
Church Walk: Sunday 6th July meet in the Hub at 2.30pm for a local walk and then to Rachel’s garden for refreshments.

Go4Gold: Soup and Social: Friday 11th July @ 12.45pm. There will be a choice of soups, bread rolls, cheese, yoghurts and fruit for a suggested donation of £2pp. This will be followed by a social in the Hub from 2-3.15pm (suggested donation £1pp). No booking is needed, you are welcome just turn up to one or both events.

Come Together: Next Saturday

First Aiders: Congratulations to the staff and volunteers who successfully completed their Emergency First Aid at Work qualification this week. We are now updating our list of First Aiders. If you have a current First Aid certificate and are willing to be included in our list of First Aiders (displayed in the kitchen and the church porch) then please let Pauline Grimley know (office@ccbedford.org).

Dates for Your Diary:
 
Bike ‘n Hike: Saturday 13th September, an opportunity to get sponsored to visit churches on foot, by bike, or by car, and raise money for the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust and Christ Church. Sponsorship packs now available from the Hub. 
 
Parenting course: The Teenage Years
Open to all parents with young people! Being run by Christ Church Bedford!
Come along to meet and chat with other parents. Starts Thursday 25th September. For more details speak to Hannah Applegarth  or book a space here


 
2025 Ladies and Men’s Weekend Something to look forward to this autumn
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR SPACE? Don't miss your chance to attend.

2025 Ladies Weekend Away: Friday 26th-Sunday 28th September staying at The Garden House in Stamford. Ladies can come for the weekend or for the day on Saturday 27th for fun, food, fellowship, teaching and worship. Brochures with booking form now available in the hub, or download LWA or contact Rachel Bennett.  Early booking will secure your place.

2025 Men’s Weekend Away: Friday 17th - Sunday19th October staying at The Garden House in Stamford. Green brochures with booking form now available in the hub, or download here or from John Betteley.  Twin or single en-suite rooms available.  Book early.
 
Bedford Foodbank Shopping List: The most needed items at the moment are: tinned meat/rice pudding, jars of coffee, bars of chocolate, milk (UHT), long-life fruit juice, laundry tablets, deodorant and sun cream SPF50 (Particularly for children).
If you wish to donate toiletries to Bedford Foodbank, current needs are: toilet rolls, disposable razors, shaving foam/gel, sanitary wear, household cleaning sprays and washing up liquid. Many thanks for your generosity.

 

Hello
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.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Our 9:00am service is traditional in style and lasts about 45 minutes.

Our main Sunday family service starts at 10:30am and runs for about 75 minutes, everyone gathers together at the beginning of the service. After a short time of worship together, we divide into different teaching and worship groups as children up to school year 11 leave.

At our all-age services (60 minutes), everyone stays together for the whole service. Our weekly notice-sheet gives details of all important events happening in the near future and some guidance on topics for prayer.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions. We are proud to be a certified Fair Trade Church.

Our 7:00pm Sunday evening service runs for about 75 minutes and adopts a more contemporary style with a focus on deeper worship and teaching.   

 

What happens to the kids at church?

Children

We have a fantastic programme for the kids at the Church on Sunday mornings during our 10.30am service:

Imagine -  Our weekly group for babies to 3 year olds, parents are welcome to stay with their child, if they like.  They meet in the main hall 
Wonder - Our weekly group for those in school years R-3. They meet in Rooms 2-3
Marvel - Our weekly group for those in school years 4-6. They meet in Room 5 (upstairs)
Youth - Our weekly group for those in school years 7-13. They meet in Room 7 (upstairs). Please register at the desk in the hub


The children and youth stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship together for the first part of the morning. Someone will announce when the children and youth should go to their groups. You will need to go with your children and register them, the first time they attend. 

For more information about what is currently happening in the children's work please visit the Children's Ministry page and for the youth work please visit the Youth Ministry page.

What about accessibility?

There are parking spaces next to the church halls but for the 10:30am service a larger car park is available at Castle Newman School (south site) just a few yards along Goldington Road. We have step free access from both Denmark street and Dudley street and there is space for buggies and wheelchairs in the Hub area of the new halls. There are baby changing and accessible toilet facilities and a lift to the first floor. Our sound system incorporates a hearing loop.

Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. 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 afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries: