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Upcoming services
This page was last updated on 3 November - check back for updates.
You will find listed here the opportunities for you to come to church to worship in the coming weeks.
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The preaching plan to the end of November is here. The plan from December to the end of February is here.
Click on these links to get in touch with us, or to find out how to get here, or to find out what happens in church.
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The weekly notices are here.
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Click for a poster with our Christmas events
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Services in the Large Hall
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As we did last year, Sunday morning services have moved into the Large Hall from 6 October as part of our response to the rise in energy costs (and recently in response to the heating not working properly!) We'll crank up the heating for services in December though when we might not be able to fit everyone into the hall, but then worship in the hall again until things warm up in Spring. (Don't worry, if you have booked a wedding or a funeral service the church will be available.)
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Our beautiful old stone church is a source of pride and pleasure for us, but it is phenomenally expensive to heat. When it's cold, we feel it is better stewardship of the resources God has given to us to gather to worship Him in the newer parts of the building during the winter, which are much more efficient to heat. Services in the hall are just the same as in church.
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Wednesday morning services
Every Wednesday morning at 10.30 am there's an opportunity to join us for a short service. Here are the worship leaders for the next few Wednesdays, although we apologise in advance if there are last minute changes:
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6 November service led by Tom Watts
13 November service led by Diana Bosman
20 November service with Holy Communion led by Revd Nick
27 November service led by Jack McGinnigle
4 December service led by Sue Hayden
11 December service led by Jack McGinnigle
18 December service led by Peter Cashmore
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Sunday morning services
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Here are the worship leaders for upcoming Sunday services, which are generally at 10.30 am. Again, we apologise in advance for any last minute changes. Services in December* will be in the church unless the weather is very cold and we can't get the ailing heating to make it reasonably comfortable there!
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3 November service led by Revd Nick including Holy Communion
10 November service led by our local worship team
17 November service led by Glyn and Angela Constantine
24 November service led by Deacon Marilyn
1 December* service for Advent Sunday led by Glyn and Angela Constantine - our toy service where you are invited to donate toys to children both in Birmingham and in our sister circuit in Zimbabwe who may not receive anything this Christmas
8 December* service led by Deacon Jenny Parnell
15 December* service with Christmas carols led by Deacon Marilyn
22 December* service with Holy Communion led by Revd Nick when we will be joined by friends from Blackwood church
29 December - no service in our church and instead we will join friends at Blackwood Church (and that service starts at 10.00 am) - click here for a map
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Stay on top of any changes by subscribing here to the weekly Circuit Bulletin.
Coming to Church?
If you need information about facilities before you join us you can always contact the office or you might find any questions about facilities and access arrangements answered on the Visit Us page or the What Happens in Church page. Or perhaps the FAQ page might help. And if the FAQs don't answer your question please tell the website editor by clicking here so we can try to help and improve the website for the future.
There is a service every Sunday and Wednesday morning. Regular activities are always busy, such as the Monday afternoon fellowship, Mother and Toddler group on Thursday mornings in school term time, and the weekly Saturday morning drop-in (known to some as the Bacon Butties Fellowship). Consider yourself invited!
There are always refreshments after Sunday morning services. Please stay if you have a few minutes, to share news, make a friend, ask the preacher a question, or treat yourself to one or two more biscuits than you really should eat before lunch.
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Our community rooms are also busy. We have hosted some fantastic family parties recently and some great one-off events like exhibitions and concerts, as well as our weekly regulars like the Girlguiding and Scouting groups, dance and music classes, and social and cultural fellowships. For information about hiring the rooms or joining an activity, get in touch with our manager, Peter, through the office or by clicking the Book A Room button at the bottom of the page.
Prayer in the Garden
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Don't forget the garden at church. Please take advantage of it if that is convenient for you. Depending on the weather, it can be a beautiful place to sit peacefully for a while and share a moment with God.
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It seems to be very popular with families taking pictures after baptisms and weddings too. The Brownies and Rainbows have a bird feeding station here too, so you may be joined by feathered friends.
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Thank you to everyone who volunteers to keep it tidy. If you'd like to "adopt" a flower bed, get in touch with any of the stewards.
Prayer Line
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If you would like someone to pray for you, or with you, or for a particular concern that is on your heart
​email the prayer line at fomcprayer@gmail.com
You can always worship God with us from wherever you are. Find details of online services and other resources on the Worship at Home Page.