Dear Friends We find ourselves in strange times. For the first time ever in our lifetimes we have received advice that we should stop meeting on Sundays for a period on the grounds of public health and safety. For this reason, from this coming Sunday 22nd March onwards, we will not be meeting for morning…
Today saw the start of Spurgeon’s returning to the Water Eaton Church Centre to worship in person on a Sunday morning. The eagle-eyed will notice a YouTube countdown on the screen. This is because, as a first step, the building is being opened for a limited number of people to participate in our online service…
Gentlespaces: A project by MK Mission Partnership with funding provided by MK Community Foundation for those who are grieving. Have you recently lost a friend or family member? Would you find it helpful to meet with others who are also dealing with loss? Gentlespaces are safe places for those who are grieving. If you would…
All items at the Water Eaton Community Larder would have been sent to landfill despite being delicious and having months or even years left on their expiration dates! The Community Larder is a membership programme open to everyone where you can buy shopping from £3.50 per week and help reduce perfectly good food going to…
The following thoughts from the C of E’s Oxford Diocese caught our eye and thought it worth sharing. If you want to dive deeper into this, then please head over to the website at https://www.oxford.anglican.org/six/
Whilst we are unable to meet together in the usual way for our ‘Harvest Sunday‘ service, or to bring our “Meal in a Bag” contributions to church, deacons have suggested that this year we support the Traidcraft Exchange Big Brew. We’d like to do this by inviting you to make a fair-trade cake or savoury…
On 30th August, for one Sunday only, our 11am virtual service will be held over Zoom. Details on how to join can be found on the SBC newsletter, sent out by email. If you would like to join the service and do not have these details, please contact us. Our pre-recorded virtual services on YouTube,…
As shared during our virtual service on 16th August 2020, here is the link to the BMS World Mission website and the appeal for those affected by the Beirut explosion. BMS World Mission – Pray for Beirut
During the month of August, Galilee Gardens, at the back of the church, will be open, in line with social distancing guidelines. If you would like to come, places will need to be pre-booked. There are two different ways to take part. See below: Galilee Gardens: Enjoy the sunshine, a cup of tea, and a…
At the start of lockdown, it was difficult to tell how our Anchor and Junior section members would respond to ‘BBatHome’, the new way of working for the 1st Bletchley Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association during the pandemic. However, it can be said that for the most part, it has been very successful, one parent commenting that it…
There is good news! The previously cancelled Lighthouse event has now been replaced by Lighthouse Live, which is taking place virtually, running from Monday 27th July, 2020 until Friday 31st July, 2020. In association with Water Eaton Church Centre, this free event for children aged 6-11 will have online morning and afternoon sessions full of – songs,…