Next week marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th-25th January). The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an opportunity for Christians from local churches to come together in prayer and for Churches Together groups across the England (including here in Milton Keynes) to host joint services & events together during this…

From 11th January, over six sessions, the Thursday Home Group will be using the Growing Good Toolkit. But what is it? St Frideswide’s studied Ezekiel during Advent 2023 and asked this question, “What is God by the Holy Spirit doing among us now; and since the pandemic?” One of the things emerging from their study…

On Christmas Eve, the puppets led part of our Morning Worship with the donkey’s take on the Christmas story! Although it is a feature of many nativities across the world, the donkey which carries Mary to Bethlehem is never mentioned in the Bible. In this sketch, the puppets give a reason as to why this…

As with previous years, we are still collecting used postage stamps. At a time where people are sending and receiving Christmas cards, there are greater opportunities to be able to donate them. So, don’t forget to keep your used Christmas stamps and bring them to church. They will be used to raise funds for Willen…

Over the past couple of weeks, a number of different groups at the Water Eaton Church Centre have been celebrating Christmas! Below are a couple of pictures from some of the festivities… Disabled Club The Disabled Club, which is held on the first Wednesday of every month, held its Christmas party. The pictures show how…

It’s that time of year again! Explore the links below to find out more about the Christmas events and services which are being led at the Water Eaton Church Centre this year, by both us and St Frideswide’s. All are welcome! Sunday 3rd December, 1st Advent– St Frideswide’s Communion, 9.15am– Spurgeon’s Morning Worship, 11am – St Frideswide’s Christingle,…

Every December, a dedicated couple from our congregation run the ‘Donkey Express‘ – Spurgeon’s official Christmas Card Distribution Service. This means that congregation members, from both Spurgeon’s and St Frideswide’s, can send Christmas cards to each other through the ‘Donkey Express’, rather than through the post. The ‘Donkey Express’ is now open for this year!…

Our apologies if you tried to access our site over the last couple of days. An automatic domain renewal wasn’t so automatic. Everything is now sorted and up and running again!

Help shut winter loneliness and open door to God’s incredible love. Alex Drew, writing for the Baptist Union, introduces Love My Neighbour, a campaign to remind and encourage us all to intentionally connect with our older neighbours this winter. He explains more below: “Love My Neighbour is a simple but potentially lifesaving and life-giving campaign…

This Sunday (19th Nov), we are delighted to be welcoming the Rev Lisa Kerry, Central Baptist Association Regional Team Leader (of which we are a part), to lead us in our Morning Worship. You can find out more about Lisa and the work of the Central Baptist Association here. Our reading is from Nehemiah 4…