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.
Packed Lunch Time: After the 10:30am service on set Sundays we would like to invite people to stay for lunch in the hub after coffee. The first date is today Sunday 20th September. It will be a time to get to know people and make friends with others that you may not otherwise meet. Please bring your own food and drink as there will be no access to the kitchen. Afterwards please clear up and take your rubbish home (including any food bits). Everyone welcome.
Church Walk: Sunday 20th September, meet in the Hub at 2pm where the group will car share (lifts available) or at 2.20pm at Mowsbury Park (Kimbolton Road Car Park) to take a walk together and then enjoy refreshments in the café at the Golf Club
Ladies Monday Morning Bible Study: Mondays, weekly during term time, 8.45 for 9am - 10am. Ladies, would you like to study the Bible in depth? Come and join us in Room 6 as we continue to explore and discuss the Book of Nehemiah with the help of Bible commentaries. New members of all ages are always welcome to our friendly group. For more information, contact Rachel Bennett or Kathy Priddin.
Monday Social Coffee Time: Just a quick reminder to say the social coffee time between 10am & 12pm is continuing on Mondays @the Tennis Club café (on Goldington Road MK40 3EA (opposite Christ Church). Come along have a coffee and meet someone new.
Craft Group: Thursdays 10am-Noon. Interested in sewing or a craft? Bring something with you and join us in room 7 for an informal time of crafting and getting to know others with similar interests.
Go4Gold Soup and Social: Friday 25th September @ 12.45pm. There will be a choice of soups, bread rolls, cheese, yoghurts and fruit for a suggested donation of £2pp. This will be followed by a social in the Hub from 2-3.15pm (suggested donation £1pp). No booking is needed, you are welcome, just turn up to one or both events.
Men’s Away Day 2026: Information and booking forms for our Men’s Away Day on Saturday 26th September in Epping, Essex, now available – please pick up a copy or download here

The Bereavement Journey: Grief is hard. The death of someone close to us can impact all of life. The Bereavement Journey provides a safe place to process loss with the support of others and will run this autumn starting on 28th September between 7pm and 9pm.
For more information about the Bereavement Journey, see our website or pick up a card in the Hub. Any questions or to book a place (by 20th September) please contact the church office 01234 327150 / office@ccbedford.org or speak to Mary Davies

Poppy Time: Last year the craft group made a few poppies for a November Remembrance Day display in the church. This year we thought that others in the congregation might like to join in, so we invite anyone of any age who would like to create a poppy, to make some and increase the display. There are various patterns available in the hub for knitted, crochet and felt poppies. Any other types (wood, lace, plastic, metal) are welcome too. Poppies can be made at home and delivered to the box in the hub for collection. If you have any spare red felt or wool etc. feel free to donate it for our use (box in the hub) We may even have a poppy making time! one Sunday after church in the hub. For any further information please see Carolynne Roberts. Have fun.... Craft Group
Accommodation Needed: A female, recent graduate, currently seeking full-time employment, is urgently looking for accommodation in a house share or similar. Please contact Shalom

University Chaplain: The University of Bedfordshire Ecumenical Chaplaincy Trust is looking to appoint a Deputy Lead Chaplain, based primarily in Bedford and Luton. Closing date for applications is 1st October 2026. For details of this part-time (30-hours) post please click here and for further information here.