1:30pm (in term time)
Women only fellowship group (current topic, Women of the Bible)
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10.30am
Spirituality for the not-so-certain. A relaxed and informal discussion about life, the universe and everything for those who don’t attend on Sunday mornings.
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Women of all ages and at all stages of life meet on Tuesday mornings between 10 and 11am during term-time. We normally meet in the Chapel building (use the side door and ring the doorbell). A creche is available.
We meet to study the Bible together, discuss issues relevant to the lives of women, pray together and offer practical support to various outreach projects. Having regular fellowship like this helps to deepen relationships and enables us to spur one another on to grow in the Lord and serve Him better in our different situations.
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1st Tuesday in the month 12.30 p.m. for lunch
Other Tuesdays in the month 1.45 p.m.
The Home League Fellowship is a worship meeting with some entertainment. It is held on Tuesday afternoon and is much less formal than the weekly Sunday services and is held in our ancillary hall. The fellowship has a membership and anyone is welcome to join. Traditionall the membership has been mainly women but in recent years a number of men have joined and this has been a welcome development. Except on the first Tuesday in the month the meeting starts at 1.45 p.m. with a cup of tea and a biscuit followed at 2.00 p.m. with the meeting which last until about 3 p.m.
St Matthew's has an active men's ministry that gathers regularly during the year. Our Men's Breakfast gives an opportunity for the men of the church to pray, support each other and discuss the issues that Christian men face.
We are a group of mums (children aged between 0 and 16) who usually meet at 8pm on the first Thursday of the month at LEBC. It’s a chance to chat, laugh, encourage and support one another while at the same time having a cup of tea or coffee and, of course, the obligatory chocolate or two …
Women Connect is a group for women of all ages to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere, with the opportunity to listen to our stories, have a go at some craft activities and time to pray together.
Time set aside for men to encourage and be encouraged.
Through teaching, discipleship, socials and prayer our aim is to become strong men of faith. We have various events including: currys, breakfast, golf and football.
The Ladies’ friendship group aims to share the love of Jesus through friendship and build each other up in faith – ladies are always welcome to bring along a family member or friend.
Ladies of all ages are welcome
The Men’s Breakfast Group meets in the hall at 7.45 a.m. on Saturday morning three times a year, usually in February, June and October. We eat an excellent breakfast, now cooked by our chef John Peacock. A talk by a speaker (sometimes a visitor, sometimes a member of our congregation) rounds off the proceedings.
We meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 2.15pm in the Church with interesting speakers and social activities.
The Mothers’ Union is a worldwide Christian charity seeking to support families of all kinds. It works in over 80 countries and has over 4 million members. Our mission is to put faith into action to support family life.
We have an active St Nicolas branch (founded in 1959) .
On the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm in Rajmoni Restaurant, Maiden Place
On the First Thursday of each month from 8pm at The Three Tuns, 191 Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LT
Every Thursday 2pm to 4pm
at St Nicolas Church + Centre
New members always welcome!
This is a vibrant band of both men and women who meet together regularly to pray and worship and offer friendship and hospitality every fourth Tuesday at 2.30pm. They also meet every Tuesday during Lent to follow a theme of instruction, discussion and enhanced worship.
The St. Andrew’s branch of the Mothers’ Union has regular meetings, social events, speakers and outings- see parish calendar. We are open to all. The Mothers’ Union is a worldwide Christian organisation committed to supporting marriage and family life. We usually meet every first Tuesday at 2pm in the church.
Tuesdays 9:45am-11:45am
Aspire is a friendly and safe gathering of women who meet at the church.
The Steering Wheel Fellowship is a gathering of people who meet once a month, normally on the last Thursday evening, for a pint and curry in a local pub to share their lives, faith and discuss an interest in classic cars.
All are welcome, for more details contactspringwater@gmail.com.
Fridays 9.30-11am at St Matthew’s Church. A safe place to meet other women who know how you are feeling – to chat or to make friends. We offer a friendly ear to listen and not judge. Come with or without children. Fresh coffee, tea and cakes provided. Term-time only. Call 0118 954 7964 or email hello@stmatts.org.uk for more details.
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm at The Oasis
Come along, bring your own craft, or see what others are up to. See their website for more details.
The Engage Befriending Programme matches a volunteer befriender with an older person (55+) in their local community. They meet for approximately an hour a week to engage in conversation and build a positive friendship. This can include a chat over a cup of tea, going on a short trip, do some shopping together or attend an event.
The Tilehurst St Michael's Branch of the Mothers' Union meets twice each month, usually in the Morlais Room at the church.
The Afternoon Group normally meets at 14:30 on the second Tuesday of each month.
The Evening Group normally meets at 20:00 on the last Monday of each month.
Members of the Mothers' Union are free to attend meetings of either or both groups, and visitors are welcome.
The Friendship Club meets every Tuesday afternoon (during school term-time) for fellowship and enjoyment and the club is open to women and men.
A membership of around forty-five attend a varied programme of activities from speaker meetings to outings, from charity lunches to garden parties.
The membership is drawn from Park United Reformed Church, from other local churches and friends from the local community. New members are always welcome.
The Women’s Centre is a partnership providing opportunities and a safe environment for women and their children. The Centre itself is open for visitors and guests to drop in. It is a place which sets out to encourage, support and nurture, and to help develop talents and skills. Activities, food and conversation are all on offer.
10:30am - 12pm : Chair-based Exercise Class
12 - 12:45pm (first Monday of each month) : homemade soup and a roll
1 - 2:30pm : Group with craft, games and gardening etc.
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9.00 - 10.15am (in term time)
Drop in café for anyone (especially parents and carers after school drop-off)
Tea, coffee and biscuits