Whether you are new to faith, mature in faith or just exploring, come and discover the basics in an inviting way where we focus on the principles of belonging, believing and responding to God in our lives, our community and His kingdom.

5 weeks: Mon 7th Sept to Mon 5th Oct

2 Venues and Times:

• St Peter’s Church Hall Hartshorne 2:00pm
• Gresley Church Community Centre 7:00pm

Everyone Welcome to explore what it means to belong. believe and respond to God today.

Join us at 10:00am at Gresley Church Community Centre:

• 13th September: Revd. Kara
• 20th September: Karen & Tony

Regular events at Gresley Church (Check times and dates!)

• Various Days: Home Groups
• Wednesdays: Craft Group
• Thursdays: The Ark
• Fridays: Drop-in

Minster Services

• St John’s, Newhall – 10:00am
• St Peter’s, Hartshorne – 10.45am
• Emmanuel, Swadlincote – 10:00am

New MINSTER group for women: “Thrive” Bring and Share Lunch, 12:00 to 2:00pm. September 5th

Gresley Church Community Centre

As term time returns, so do many of our all-age activities, including Messy Breakfast. Join us as we look at the mystical transformation, with science, breakfast, and a lot of messy faith.

As always, there will be:

• Food
• Silly activities
• Songs
• Crafts
• Stories
• Lots of Messy fun

Gather to eat at 08:30am with activities after.

Free, although donations are always welcome

Emmanuel Church Hall
Church Street
SWADLINCOTE
DE11 8LF

Whether you are new to faith, mature in faith or just exploring, come and discover the basics in an inviting way where we focus on the principles of belonging, believing and responding to God in our lives, our community and His kingdom.

5 weeks: Mon 7th Sept to Mon 5th Oct

2 Venues and Times:

• St Peter’s Church Hall Hartshorne 2:00pm
• Gresley Church Community Centre 7:00pm

Everyone Welcome to explore what it means to belong. believe and respond to God today.

At the Minster meeting held on 22 July, we were joined by Rev’d Canon Matt Barnes, Head of Mission and Ministry in the diocese.

The Diocese has identified Swadlincote as a strategic area within the Diocese which could greatly benefit from an input of resources. This aligns very closely to our Minster vision to Transform Lives, Grow Church and Build Community.

The Diocese has the opportunity to apply for a large grant from central Church of England funds. Matt Barnes talked to us about what and how those funds could be used. In addition, he shared a draft plan of what that might mean for us here in the Swadlincote area, and how Swadlincote Minster could be part of this funding bid. (Please access document by clicking here)

What he had to say is potentially game-changing for us, with a great deal to consider and pray about.

Understandably, a final decision about any plan or funding bid would have to be made by the 4 PCCs, but it was felt that it is necessary to bring this to our church congregations to see if the plans are possible, adaptable and indeed right for Swadlincote Minster.

There is a time frame for this which has been set by the national funding body, not the diocese or our churches.

Because of the time limits in place (see document linked above for the time frame), focus meetings are planned to which everyone is invited, to have the opportunity find out more and ask any questions. You can attend any of the meetings and indeed, more than one if you wish. If you have any questions prior to the meetings, please let Patrick have them before Sunday 16thAugust. A bank of various resources has been compiled for all to access here.

The dates and times are:

• Friday 11th September, 2:00-3:00pm at Emmanuel, Swadlincote
• Friday 11th September, 7:00-8:00pm at Gresley Church Community Centre, Church Gresley

Please note that these meetings are set for 1 hour but may go longer if there are many questions raised at the meeting that haven’t been sent in advance. We will make sure the meetings don’t extend beyond 1.5 hours.

If you are unable to attend, but have questions, please speak to or email them to Patrick Douglas. (patrickdouglas62@gmail.com)

Swadlincote Minster Team.

Join us at 10:00am at Gresley Church Community Centre:

• 6th September: Debbie & Beth
• 13th September: Revd. Kara

Regular events at Gresley Church (Check times and dates!)

• Various Days: Home Groups
• Wednesdays: Craft Group
• Thursdays: The Ark
• Fridays: Drop-in

Minster Services

• St John’s, Newhall – 10:00am
• St Peter’s, Hartshorne – 10.45am
• Emmanuel, Swadlincote – 10:00am

Whether you are new to faith, mature in faith or just exploring, come and discover the basics in an inviting way where we focus on the principles of belonging, believing and responding to God in our lives, our community and His kingdom.

5 weeks: Mon 7th Sept to Mon 5th Oct

2 Venues and Times:

• St Peter’s Church Hall Hartshorne 2:00pm
• Gresley Church Community Centre 7:00pm

Everyone Welcome to explore what it means to belong. believe and respond to God today.

This August Bank Holiday, we have another joint Minster Service, celebrating and worshipping together across Swad.

Come to worship and thank God for the summer months and the bank holiday with friends. Bring a picnic for all the fun of gathering. Games and toys for children of all ages are available; why not make an afternoon of it!

Chair provided, but feel free to bring a blanket or your own chair if you’d prefer.

Join us at 10:00am at Gresley Church Community Centre:

• 30th August: Minster Service @ Gresley
• 6th September:

Regular events at Gresley Church (Check times and dates!)

• Various Days: Home Groups
• Wednesdays: Craft Group
• Thursdays: The Ark
• Fridays: Drop-in

Minster Services

• St John’s, Newhall – 10:00am
• St Peter’s, Hartshorne – 10.45am
• Emmanuel, Swadlincote – 10:00am