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Here you can find out what is happening in each of the 5 churches within our Parish. Feel free to come along to any of the events at any church - You will be warmly welcomed!
(Regular services are listed on the individual Church's pages.)
Parish Events |
The Brereton & Rugeley Links Parish Magazine for February is available, priced just 50p. Pick up a copy in any of our churches. Why not ask for one to be reserved for you each month? Delivery may be possible. Talk to a Churchwarden or Contact us.
Tuesday 8th February: 7.30 pm - Deanery Synod, St. Aidan's, Chadsmoor.
Saturday 11th February: 10.0 am to 12.00 noon - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, Church of the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday 14th to Friday 17th February: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Going for Gold! Children's Holiday Club.
A fun filled morning with games, craft, music and more! For ages 4-11.
Tuesday - St. Michael's
Wednesday - Church of the Good Shepherd
Thursday - Church of the Holy Spirit
Friday - St. Augustine's
For more information please call Kevin Bales on 07891 179493.
Thursday 23rd February: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, St. Michael's.
Saturday 25th February: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Wedding Preparation.
Preparation for couples to be married this year, St. Augustine's.
Friday 2nd March: 2.00 pm - Women's World Day of Prayer, Victory Christian Centre, Anson Street, Rugeley.
Saturday 3rd March: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, St. Augustine's.
Saturday 10th March: 10.00 am to 3.30 pm - Wellsprings meets at Reflections, Beaudesert.
Saturday 24th March: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Baptism Preparation. Preparation for parents wishing to consider baptising their children, St. Michael's.
Sunday 25th March: 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm - Bible Study for Passiontide & Evening Worship, St. Augustine's.
Tuesday 27th March: 7.30 pm - Annual Parochial Meeting, St. Michael's.
Saturday 31st March: 10.00 am - The Easter Trail.
Following the popular Stable Trail Event, an Easter Journey through Jerusalem has been arranged at St. Augustine's Church. More details soon.
The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 2HG]
Mondays: 9.00 am - 10.00 am - Tea & Toast. * Starts 20th February *
Drop into St. Augustine's Church Hall (next to the church) for tea & toast.
Enjoy a chat with other mums. Toddlers welcome.
Admission Free. All welcome.
Mondays (First in each month): 7.00 pm - Julian Meeting, Sneydlands, Bryans Lane, Rugeley.
Mondays: 7.30 pm - ‘START’ – Discovering Christianity Enquier's Course, Choir Vestry.
Start! is a basic six-session introduction to the Christian faith for use in small groups. Rev Kevin Billson is running a trial course over six weeks, on Monday evenings.
Meeting dates:
30th January, 6th February, 13th February, 20th February,
27th February,
5th March.
If you would like further details, please Contact us..
Tuesdays during school terms: 3.30 pm to 4.00 pm - 'Treasure Seekers'. Time together for children, parents, carers and grandparents. Songs, prayer time and stories. Activities for children. Tea and squash. All welcome!
Wednesdays (Second and Fourth in each month) : 2.00 pm - Young Children's Service/Playtime. Please note that the next service will be on Thursday 9th February, rather than the usual Wednesday.
Alternate Wednesdays : 7.30 pm - Prayer Meeting, Choir Vestry.
A small group meets on alternate Wednesday evenings to pray for everything from the congregation to world affairs.
If you would like to join us, you will be very welcome.
(N.B. Next meetings 8th February & 22nd February)
Alternate Thursdays: 10.30 am - 12.00 noon - Chat and This 'n' That.
Want to make new friends? Meet interesting people? Enjoy a coffee or tea?
Chat about mutual interests? Then come along to St. Augustine's Church Hall
(next to the church). Admission Free. All welcome.
(N.B. Next meetings 2nd February & 16th February)
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Tuesday 31st January: 7.30 pm - Flower Festival Meeting, Choir Vestry, for anyone interested in helping to organize the festival.
Tuesday 7th February: 7.30 pm - District Church Council Meeting.
Friday 17th February: 10.00 am - Children's Holiday Club (See Parish Section).
Sunday 19th February: 10.00 am - Lifeboat Service.
Wednesday 22nd February: 12.00 noon - Ash Wednesday Holy Communion.
Wednesday 22nd February: 12.30 pm - Lent Lunch for Christian Aid.
Sunday 11th March: 6.00 pm - Memorial Service.
Tuesday 13th March:7.30 pm - Annual Church Meeting.
Wednesday 14th March:7.30 pm - Old Chancel Public Meeting.
The Church of St. Michael of All Angels |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 1DU]
Parish Documentary: A DVD is now available at £8 each. To place an order, please add your name to the list on the church room noticeboard.
Brereton Carnival 1977-1986: John Vernon's double-disc DVD is now available at £5 each. Please ask in church if you would like a copy.
Fridays: 10.00 am to 12.00 pm - Community Café.
Come along for a chat with friends, share your news or quiet time with a book. Coffee, Tea, snacks and light snacks available. All welcome.
The church will also be open for people to go in, say a prayer and light a candle.
First Monday of each month: 7.30 pm - Beetle Drive.
£2 per adult, £1 per child, including light refreshments.
Third Monday of each month: 7.30 pm - Bingo.
£1 entrance fee + 50p per book of 8 Bingo cards, including light refreshments.
Third Wednesday of each month: 12.00 noon - Lunch Bunch.
(Lunches must be booked, please Contact us.)
Fourth Friday of each month: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Book Club with a difference!
Come along and chat about a book you've been reading, swap books with other members.
Last Saturday of each month: 9.15 am for 9.30 am - Big Breakfast. Please book your breakfast by adding your name to the list in the church room.
On Saturday 25th February Mike Fawdrey will talk about the work of the Mission Aviation Fellowship that operates and mans planes worldwide for relief agencies.
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Tuesday 7th February: 7.30 pm - District Church Council Meeting.
Tuesday 14th February: 10.00 am - Children's Holiday Club (See Parish Section).
Lent Lunches for Christian Aid: 12.00 noon.
Thursday 23rd February - Thursday 1st March - Thursday 8th March
Thursday 15th March - Thursday 22nd March - Thursday 29th March
Friday 24th February: 7.00 pm - Open Meeting to discuss the possibilities of a Community Fun Day to mark the QUeen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics. The meeting will be helpd in the lounge of the Castle Pub, Brereton.
Tuesday 6th March: 7.30 pm - Standing Committee Meeting, The Vicarage.
Tuesday 13th March: 7.30 pm - Annual Church Meeting.
The Church of the Good Shepherd |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 1LS]
Tuesdays: 7.30 pm - Bingo!
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Wednesday 15th February: 10.00 am - Children's Holiday Club (See Parish Section).
Wednesday 7th March: 7.00 pm - Annual Church Meeting.
Sunday 18th March: 4.00 pm - Messy Church / Mothering Sunday.
The Church of the Holy Spirit |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 2LY]
First Sunday of each month: After 10.00 am Holy Communion - Fairtrade Stall.
Tuesday mornings: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon - Community Café.
Come and have a cuppa, a cake and a warm welcome.
The church will be open from 9.00 am for the school service at 9.20 am, to which everyone is welcome, then after the service the café will be open, serving teas, coffees, home-made biscuits/cakes and freshly laid eggs.
Babies & Toddlers bring your Mums/Dads.
Bring your current craft project and chat while you work.
Make friends.
Pop in after walking the dog, water and a rest for your furry friend, too.
Tuesdays: 11.00 am - "Bounce and Rhyme" for very young children (6-24 months).
Tuesdays in term time: 3.15 pm to 4.30 pm - 'Jesus and Me' at Etching Hill School. A church led, school based group for primary children.
Thursdays: 7.00 pm - Half an hour of Evening Prayer using traditional Prayer Beads.
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Thursday 16th February: 10.00 am - Children's Holiday Club (See Parish Section).
Tuesday 21st February: 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm - Pancake Party in the church hall.
Wednesday 22nd February: 7.00 pm - Ashing Communion.
Sunday 26th February: 8.00 pm - Theologically Speaking. This study group aims to create a space where anyone who is interested can explore some of the stickier issues of Christian faith.
Sunday 4th March: 11.15 am - Annual Church Meeting.
Thursday 29th March: 7.00 pm - Holy Communion, followed at 7.30 pm by District Church Council Meeting.
The Church of St. John the Baptist |
[Post Code for SatNav WS15 2TQ]
Wednesday 29th February: 12.00 noon - Lent Lunch for Christian Aid. Including Raffle (for church funds). All welcome.
Sunday 11th March: 9.00 am - Annual Church Meeting followed by a brief Act of Worship.
All welcome.
Rugeley and Brereton Churches Together |
Second Wednesday of alternate months: 7.30 pm - Rugeley and Brereton Churches Together Meeting at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Rugeley.
Click below to read letters from Jean Talbot about past meetings.
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