Trinity Earley

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Organised by Trinity Earley
Trinity Earley, Trinity Church, Chalfont Close, Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ
Sunday

We have 9.30am and 11am worship gatherings each week. Both gatherings are quite informal: the 9.30am has a more traditional flavour with hymns and the 11am is more informal with more contemporary worship and it has organised children’s and youth activities. Refreshments are served between these services, at around 10.30am.

Our new Cantonese speaking congregation is at 2.30pm.

Argyle Community Church

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Argyle Community Church, Argyle Road Reading RG1 7YL
Sunday

A time of worship and Bible teaching every Sunday at 10:30am.
Mix of lively and contemplative worship, with communion most weeks.
Bible-centred teaching relevant to modern life – our Spring 2023 series is titled “Fundamentals of the Faith” – interspersed with various ‘What does the Bible say about…?” topics – see programme and previous sermons/services in the series.

All-age services on first Sunday of the month, otherwise crèche, L-zone, T-zone for pre-school, primary school age and teens.
Meeting in the church building and livestreaming on YouTube.

The Gate Central

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Organised by The Gate
The Gate Central The Avenue School Conwy Close Reading RG30 4BZ
Sunday

We hold weekly family services at The Gate Central, at The Avenue School, on Sundays at 11am.

St John and St Stephen’s Church, Reading

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St John and St Stephen’s Church, Reading, 121-147 Orts Rd, Reading RG1 3JN
Sunday

The weekly Sunday Holy Communion is our mainstay – it starts at 10.30. A music group leads our singing and there’s a sermon and children’s activities, with refreshments afterwards.

The service is also available online. Join our Facebook group to watch the livestream, or catch up on our YouTube channel afterwards.

Reading Family Church

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John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road. RG2 8AF
Sunday

We meet at John Madejski Academy at 9am and 11.30am.

During our meeting we have a time of worship led by a band, someone will then give a sermon based on a passage from the Bible and normally there are opportunities to be prayed for.

LifeSpring Church

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Sunday

Every Sunday our doors will open at 10.15am and our “pre service worship” will start at 10.30am.
Then at 11am our “main” service begins with worship, testimonies and a bible based talk.

You can come in person to our service and of course our services are streamed online on our facebook page and our youtube page.

Alpha

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY

Alpha takes place at The Pavilion twice a year. It is an ideal introduction to Christianity for those who are wanting to know more, whether they are simply searching for answers or for those new to the Christian faith.

We are starting our new course soon.

Do please come back to find dates.

Alpha starts with a meal together, followed by a talk, and then discussion in small groups.

For more information about Alpha, visit the website.

LifeClass

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY

LifeClass courses usually take place twice a year.

LifeClass is a 9 week course designed to help you learn more about the basics of Christianity, and to encourage you to develop a relationship with God. Although it is fairly foundational, we encourage everyone to attend LifeClass at least once.

The entire course takes place over 8 Sundays and a weekend.

We start our sessions at 11am, so you can come to our pre service and leave for LifeClass when our main service starts.

To register please click here

Providence Chapel

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Organised by Providence Chapel
Providence Chapel, 103 Oxford Rd Reading RG1 7UD
Sunday

Breaking of Bread -10.00 - 11.15am
Remembering the Lord Jesus Christ for His sacrifice at Calvary, in accordance to His command.

Easy English Bible lessons

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Carey Baptist Church, Carey Street, Reading RG1 7JS
Wednesday

This meets at 12-2pm on Wednesdays in term time in the Thames Room and we are a group comprising many different nationalities. Most of the people who come are not Christians and this is a good group for anyone who maybe isn’t a Christian but wants to find out more about what the Bible says.

The Salvation Army in Central Reading

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The Salvation Army in Central Reading, Reading Central Anstey Road Reading RG1 7JR
Sunday

10:00 a.m. Praise and Thanksgiving for all the family

Everyone and anyone is welcome at our worship meetings

We have a regular attendance of about 100 at these services. You are invited to join us.

Every Sunday morning the Band and Songsters (that's the choir) play and sing their music; the band accompany many of the songs or hymns.

Most people in the congregation wear ordinary clothes although some will be wearing Salvation Army uniform. No one need feel out of place.

St Matthew’s Church

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Organised by St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church, 205 Southcote Lane, Reading, RG30 3AX
Sunday, Wednesday

SUN | 10:00 AM Family Service
In-Person only (no live stream)

SUN | 11:45 AM Traditional Holy Communion
In-Person 2nd and 4th Sundays (live stream)

WED | 10:30 AM Holy Communion
In-Person weekly (live stream)

All Nations Christian Centre

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All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JE
Sunday

On the first Sunday of the month we have a family-friendly service called One Big Church, which is suitable for young and old to come together to worship. These services usually last just over hour, with refreshments available before the service at 9.45am. Following this service at 11.30am, we have a reflective time of communion for those wishing to stay.

On all other weeks, we have one service which lasts for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes with tea and coffee served afterwards.

The Course of Your Life

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Coley Park Baptist Church, Wensley Road Reading RG1 6DU

From time to time we run The Course of Your Life.

Three aims

  • To understand who God is, what he is doing in our world, and what Jesus Christ has to do with that.
  • To see and understand yourself — who you really are, what you’re here for, and what your future holds.
  • To discover what God wants you to do with the rest of your life from this point on — not just in a vague general sense (“give him the glory”, “be a good Christian”), but more personally and specifically.

Ladies’ Bible Study

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Coley Park Baptist Church, Wensley Road Reading RG1 6DU
Wednesday

We meet at Wednesdays (term time) 1 – 2:15pm on Zoom.

Studying the Bible together as women helps us know more about how God wants us to live today. Friendships and praying together enriches our time together and encourages us to share how knowing Jesus shapes our different roles and relationships. There is a crèche.

The Deliverance Centre, at The Globe

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Organised by The Globe
The Globe, 12 Portman Road Reading RG30 1EA
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday

Sunday:

Morning Worship Service 10.00am – 12.00pm @ Main Auditorium

Crèche facility, Children’s Church and Teens Xpress held simultaneously.

Crèche is available for children aged 1 to 5 yrs and Childrens’ Church caters for those aged 6 to 14

Wednesday:

Mid-Week Worship @ The Lounge – 7.00pm – 8.30pm

Friday:

DCYZ at 7.30pm @ Youth hall

Prayer Vigil  @ the lounge , every last Friday in the month from 10.00 pm till 02.00 am

The Well Church

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Organised by The Well Church
The Well Church, Dawlish Road, Reading, RG2 7SD
Sunday

Our Sunday service starts at 10:30am with coffee, chat and doughnuts, followed by worship and the word beginning at 10:45am. We have groups for older and younger children which meet during the message. Click here for more info.

Reading Gateway Church – St Agnes

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ST AGNES Northumberland Avenue, RG2 8DE
Sunday

10:45 am
Family Worship
This is a very lively and informal style service with a great time of worship, prayer all together for the first 40 minutes as family then our vibrant and fun Kids Church will be open in the hall so both kids and adults can receive relevant and life bringing bible teaching.

Tyndale Baptist Church

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Tyndale Baptist Church, 2-4 Cressingham Road Reading RG2 7JE
Sunday

Sunday Worship. 10.30 am

All are welcome to join us at one or more of our regular services and meetings.

Our Virtual Service Log in ID on ZOOM is 5889514054

 

Lower Earley Baptist Church

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Lower Earley Baptist Church, Maiden Place Lower Earley Reading RG6 3HE
Sunday

We meet every Sunday at 10am.

You can expect a warm welcome, contemporary worship and a friendly group of people gathering to learn more about God. Refreshments are provided afterwards.

Courses

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Lower Earley Baptist Church, Maiden Place Lower Earley Reading RG6 3HE

We run the following courses at certain intervals, to help you grow in your faith and provide valuable input into your life. If you are interested in any of these courses, please get in touch.

Alpha
The Bible Course
Christianity Explored
Hope Explored
Leadership Life Skills Course
The Prayer Course
Talking Jesus Course

Courses

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Organised by Trinity Earley
Trinity Earley, Trinity Church, Chalfont Close, Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ

Our courses typically include:

  • A Lent course
  • Parenting
  • Marriage
  • Faith exploration (e.g. Alpha)

As part the Hub we are running, periodically, the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Money Matters Course.

Earley St Peter’s Church

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Earley St Peter’s Church, Church Road Earley Reading RG6 1EY
Sunday

Sundays at 8am – Holy Communion (first Sunday in the month)

Sundays at 10am – Morning Prayer / Holy Communion (about 45 minutes)

Sundays at 6.30pm – Evening Worship

St Nicolas Church

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Organised by St Nicolas Church
St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue, Earley Reading, RG6 7JN
Sunday, Wednesday

Sundays 8am Communion: a said service with a talk (45 mins)
This is a smaller, quieter service with more space and stillness, prayers and a talk. It is friendly and open to all.

Sundays 10am Holy Communion (75 mins)
This is a livelier service, with songs, traditional and modern, prayers, and a talk. It is family friendly with an area with activities and toys for younger members of the congregation

Wednesdays at 11.00am Communion and Coffee
A communion service with songs and a talk, and a friendly group of people that stay around for refreshments

Network Vineyard Church

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Network Vineyard Church, Woodley Hill House Eastcourt Avenue Reading RG6 1HH
Sunday

Our morning services get going from 10:30am. Although our Sunday service starts at 10:30am, you will want to get there a little early – meeting new people and registering your children into our children's ministry all takes time! If you’re driving to church, rest assured we have plenty of parking space!

Brookside Church

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Organised by Brookside Church
Brookside Church, Brookside Close Earley Reading RG6 7HG
Sunday
1st Sunday:
10.30am Worship, Teaching and activities for children and young people
2nd Sunday:
10.30am Worship, Teaching and activities for children and young people
3rd Sunday:
10.30am Worship, Equipping, Stories and activities for children and young people
4th Sunday:
7.00pm Quiet reflection, Waiting on God, Prayer and Prayer Ministry
5th Sunday 
10.30am for worship on months when there is a fifth Sunday

Peniel Church Reading

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Peniel Church Reading, Abbey Square Reading RG1 3BE
Sunday

Todos os domingos temos culto de adoração, domingos -18h

Nossos cultos são presencias mas você pode participar e interagir conosco também pelo YouTube.

Sinta-se muito bem vindo!

Será uma grande alegria ter você conosco.

Bible Study

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Peniel Church Reading, Abbey Square Reading RG1 3BE
Friday

Sextas-feiras às 19:30h temos Estudo Bíblico, consideramos a reunião mais importante para a saude da vida cristã.

Temos encorajados aos nossos irmãos e amigos a participarem e juntos crescermos em Deus em graça e conhecimento.

Todos são bem-vindos!

Community Bible Study

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Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 King's Rd, Reading RG1 4LS
Friday

There are two classes that we run:

Friday mornings at 9.30am
Friday evenings at 7.30pm.

This study programme is a great and easy way to learn about the Bible with a small group of people. The group has a dedicated leader who will help the discussions and guide the group through a structured lesson plan.

Our classes run for a full school year during term time.

Course material is provided for a fee of £10.

Alpha at Time Out for Women

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Organised by Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Church, Friar Street Reading RG1 1EH
Thursday

Starting on Thursday 23rd February 2023 and will run for six weeks, with the final week being Thursday 30th March. We’ll meet from 10:00am in The Atrium at Greyfriars, and be finished by 11:30am.

free

Alpha at the Atrium

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Organised by Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Church, Friar Street Reading RG1 1EH
Wednesday

Started on Wednesday 18th January 2023 and is running for ten weeks with a break for half-term. We meet from 7:30pm in The Atrium at Greyfriars.

free

Saint Laurence

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Organised by Saint Laurence
Saint Laurence, Friar St, Reading, RG1 3EJ
Sunday

SERVICE ZERO
We gather at 2 pm for Service ZERO on the second, third, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month for worship, teaching and ministry.

On the first Sunday of each month, we have a special service called REMIX.
REMIX is at the alternative time of 12pm as we eat and explore faith together. REMIX is for all ages and this space replaces our other services.

Grace Church Caversham

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Grace Church Caversham, 119 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 8TR
Sunday

Morning Service 10:30AM

Sundays at Grace Church in Caversham are open to all. We welcome you to come enjoy our service -  whatever your background, faith or stage in life.

Emmanuel Church

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Organised by Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church, South Lake Crescent, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3QW
Sunday

Sunday Mornings at 10.30 am

The last Sunday of each month is usually an all age service. Other weeks during term time we have our Light groups for children aged 2 to 11 and Synergy for young people in Years 6 to 9.

St John the Baptist

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Organised by St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist, Saint John's Road Caversham Reading RG4 8EB
Sunday, Thursday

9.30am Sunday
A service is held in church; either Holy Communion (1st, 3rd Sundays), All Age Worship (2nd Sunday), or Service of the Word (4th Sunday). For the 5th Sunday refer to Forthcoming Events.

10am Thursday
A quiet service of Holy Communion.

St. Andrew’s Church

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Organised by St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Church, Albert Road Caversham RG4 7PL
Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday

Sundays
8am Said Eucharist
10am Sung Eucharist, also live-streamed on our YouTube channel
(If you attend in person it is possible to avoid appearing in the livestream.)
11.30am BCP Eucharist- on the First Sunday of the Month only

Wednesday Evenings
8pm Compline

Saturdays
9-9.30am Silent Prayer/Meditation

Springwater Church

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Organised by Springwater Church
Springwater Church, Blounts Ct Rd Peppard Common Henley-on-Thames RG9 5EU
Sunday

Sunday at 10.30am

On the 2nd Sunday of any month, we spend time in communion specifically remembering Jesus and the sacrifice he gave for us.

All are welcome and coffee & tea will be available after the service.

St. Mary’s Purley

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Organised by St. Mary's Purley
St. Mary's Purley, St. Mary’s Avenue Purley on Thames Reading RG8 8BJ
Sunday, Wednesday

09.30am Sun
Contemporary Worship

11.15am Sun
Traditional Worship

10.00am Wed
Midweek Communion

Alpha

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Organised by St. Mary's Purley
St. Mary's Purley, St. Mary’s Avenue Purley on Thames Reading RG8 8BJ

Alpha is a chance to explore and question the meaning of life. Over a series of eight sessions, you'll find out about the basics of the Christian faith. Each session involves a main talk and some time to say what you think. It’s fun, relaxed and free, and you can ask anything you like - that's why 24 million people worldwide have already tried Alpha.

free

ChristChurch Tilehurst

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ChristChurch Tilehurst, Westwood Farm Junior School, Fullbrook Crescent, Reading, RG31 6RY
Sunday

We meet every Sunday, 10:30am at Westwood Farm Junior School. Everyone is very welcome!

There is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, we have refreshments before and after the service, and there are activities for children.

Norcot Mission Church

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Norcot Mission Church, Brockley Close, Tilehurst, West Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4YP
Sunday

Praise & Worship, 10.45am
This is a family service and everyone is welcome whether you are used to church or just exploring what you believe. At the moment the children remain in for what is an “all age” service. In the coming months we are going to run some sessions for the children during the adult bible teaching part of the service.

Alpha Online

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Organised by The Gate
The Gate, 384 The Meadway Tilehurst Reading RG30 4NX
Tuesday

We’re excited to be running another Alpha online course on Tuesday evenings starting on 12 January 2021. Please invite friends (and come along with them) to explore life’s meaningful questions in a totally non-threatening atmosphere.

This will be running on Zoom video conferencing using live speakers from The Gate for each session.

The Gate Sindlesham

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Organised by The Gate
The Gate Sindlesham 1 Bearwood Road Sindlesham Wokingham RG41 5BB
Sunday

We hold weekly family services at The Gate Sindlesham on Sundays at 11am.

Woodley Baptist Church

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Woodley Baptist Church, Hurricane Way, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4UX.
Sunday

Sunday | 10:15

This is a service which brings the whole fellowship together for a joint time of worship.  For information on youth work during this service click HERE

Tilehurst Methodist Church

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Tilehurst Methodist Church, 26 School Road Tilehurst RG31 5AN
Sunday

We offer family-friendly worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, in a hybrid fashion: on Zoom as well as in the church building. Parts of our services are also available on our YouTube channel. On the first Sunday of each month, we have a Holy Communion Service at 9am.

Wesley Guild

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Tilehurst Methodist Church, 26 School Road Tilehurst RG31 5AN
Tuesday

The Wesley Guild is an organisation within the Methodist Church for people of all ages. Meetings are held on Tuesdays alternating between 2.30pm and 7.30pm from September to April and are usually held in the Church.

The programme is based on a different theme each week, either Christian Service, Cultural, Devotional or Social and Musical with visiting speakers and locally organised events.

All are welcome to come and join us either regularly or just occasionally.

St Catherine’s

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Organised by St Catherine’s
St Catherine’s, Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, RG31 5LN
Sunday, Wednesday

Our main service is 10am every Sunday.

If you are unable to join us in church, please join us on-line for a live-stream of our Sunday 10am service at www.facebook.com/St.Catherines.Tilehurst/videos

Every Wednesday morning at 9.00am we hold a traditional holy communion in church.

St Michael’s Church

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Organised by St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church, Parish Office, New Lane Hill Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4JX
Sunday, Wednesday

There are usually services at 08:00 and 10:00 on Sunday mornings, and on Sunday evenings at 18:30, with a mid-week service on Wednesday mornings.

Park United Reformed Church

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Park United Reformed Church, Palmer Park Avenue Reading RG6 1DN
Sunday

Sunday morning worship begins at 10.30am with ‘all age worship’; children, young people and adults in the church together for the first part of the service. The hymns chosen each week are a wide mix including children’s worship songs, contemporary and traditional; a diverse mix sometimes accompanied by piano/organ, sometimes accompanied by our praise band.

All our Services are now “Hybrid”  Click here to follow Zoom link to service

St Barnabas Church

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Organised by St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Road Emmer Green RG4 8RA
Sunday

Our main Sunday service is at 9.30am. This is a sung service with organ/piano and a sermon, lasting about an hour. Usually a Parish Holy Communion, except on the third Sunday each month when we have a Service of the Word. We meet for coffee afterwards.

We have an informal All Age Service on the first Sunday of each month at 11.30am. Lasting about half an hour, this is particularly geared towards families and young people.

Guest Services

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Carey Baptist Church, Carey Street, Reading RG1 7JS
Sunday

10:30am and 6:30pm

Not been to church before or not been for a while? We’ll ensure you feel welcome and understand what is going on, as we hear together what God has to say to us all and worship him!

free

Alpha Course – RFC

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Reading Family Church, Reading Family Church Offices 448a Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0RX

Alpha is a chance to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment.

It runs over 10 weeks and all are welcome to come and ask any question they may have about Christianity. Each week there is a different aspect discussed.

For more detail or to sign up contact: churchoffice@readingfamilychurch.org.uk

free

Bible Study Group

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Organised by St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Road Emmer Green RG4 8RA
Monday

Our Monday evening bible study group developed from an Alpha course and has retained the same quality of welcome, openness and enquiry. It’s a friendly group where newcomers are always welcome.

We meet from 7 to 8 pm on alternate Mondays in the parish centre.

Emmanuel Methodist Church

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Emmanuel Methodist Church, 448 Oxford Road Reading RG30 1EE
Sunday

Our 8:30am Holy Communion Service is held once a month.

Our 10:30am Morning Services typically follow a set monthly pattern;
​2nd Sunday of the Month – All Age Worship
3rd Sunday of the Month – Holy Communion
Other Sundays during the month are led by either our own ministers or local preachers.

Bright Hope Church

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Organised by Bright Hope Church
Bright Hope Church, Grazeley Village Hall Church Lane, Grazeley RG7 1LD
Sunday

 

Join us on Sundays at 10:30 am at Grazeley Village Hall.

You will always find a friendly face and a nice cuppa (and cake!). We usually have a time of worship with music and then a message. The kids have their own space and activities too.

Everyone is welcome!

Holy Trinity Theale

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Organised by Holy Trinity Theale
Holy Trinity Theale, Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Theale, Reading, Berks, RG7 5BZ, UK
Sunday

10:30am (every Sunday) / 6:00pm (last Sunday of each month)

Every Sunday we worship together with wonderful music, the Bible is read and explained and we bring up all our needs in prayer. There are also special children's activities during the service.

Our 10:30am service is for everyone - young, old, enquirer or life-long Christian.

On the final Sunday of each month, we have our monthly Evening Praise service from 6pm. This is a more informal service with a music group accompanying us as we worship God.