What is happening at Christ Church and beyond
Home Communion: If you, or anyone you know is unable to attend church and would like to receive Home Communion, please contact Vikki Thomas (vicarspa@ccbedford.org) to arrange for someone to visit.
Summer Holiday Club: Monday 27th- Friday 31st July. We are looking for volunteers from 9am-1pm to help out at our holiday club for those of Primary School Age. You don’t have to be available every day and there are lots of different opportunities to serve. Volunteer here or contact Ruth Hulme children@ccbedford.org for more details.
St Albans Diocese Ministry Experience Scheme: This scheme is an opportunity for those aged 18-29 to spend a year growing in ministry and leadership skills through church placements, training and mentoring. You can experience church ministry in its widest sense or focus on ministry with children and young people (Future Youth strand). Christ Church is hoping to offer placements this coming September (other churches are available!) There are information leaflets available in the Hub or see the link from our website here
Craft Group: Thursdays 10am-Noon in Room 7. Spend time together chilling, chatting and creating crafts.
Church Walk: Sunday 24th May. Meet at Christ Church 2pm to car share to Priory Park for a walk and then enjoy refreshments in the café.
Drawing workshops: Last few places available this Monday – see below.



Go4Gold Film Club: Friday 29th May @ 1.45pm. In the church this week. Refreshments (popcorn & ice cream) included. Just turn up if you are free & come & watch a Christian film with others. (Suggested donation £1 to cover refreshment costs).
Men’s Social – Chinese Evening: A Chinese buffet evening is planned for the evening of Friday 5th June at 7:30pm at Harko, 12 Lime Street, Bedford MK40 1NH. Final numbers needed by Sunday 31st May to advise the venue. Cost is £18.90 plus drinks – you can fill your plate as often as you wish with exactly the dishes you prefer. Please let John Betteley know your intention to join us via the email mens.breakfast@ccbedford.org or in person. It would be good to see you there.
Last Chance to Book - Day trip to Ely: We are planning a day trip by coach on Tuesday 9th June. Leave Christ Church at 9am and return by 8pm. Cost £48pp to include: coach travel, guided tour of Cathedral, visit to Oliver Cromwell House or Ely Museum. Optional lunch at The Armory (£19pp). Booking forms are available in the hub/here. Final Booking date now extended to 25th May. Any questions contact Rachel Bennett.
Watoto Children’s Choir: Tuesday 7th July @ 7pm at Christ Church. You are invited to join this children’s choir, from Uganda, as they sing, dance and share their stories of restoration and hope. The concert is free but there will be a collection. You can book a free ticket here or just turn up. More details via https://www.watoto.com/choir/