Our Christmas Charities this year are:
OASIS Oasis is our group of solo parents who meet to give each other support and fellowship. If you would like to make a donation to support the work of Oasis gifts can be placed in the collection box or made online. Christians Against Poverty – CAP Covid-19 has meant continuing hardship for some. We encourage you to donate a packet or tin to the local Foodbank by buying and donating at the local supermarkets. They all have donation baskets in store as you shop. If you know someone who is struggling with debt please encourage them to talk to us to explore how we can help and support them. You could consider making a financial donation to support those in need through CAP, Oasis and our existing Hardship Fund. Gifts can be placed in the collection box or made on line here. Or via bank transfer: Account name: Christ Church Ware PCC Account Number: 00086783 Sort Code: 40 52 40 Please mark the gift ‘Christmas Appeal’. If you are a UK tax payer please fill in a Gift Aid envelope so the charities can receive 25p more from the government for each £1 you give. To download a Gift Aid Form or to find out more about Giving at Christ Church click here. Find out more about the work of Oasis and CAP. |
BABY GROUP (0-9months)
Fridays, 1.30 -2.30pm. Church Centre.
£2 per family.
Leader - Sally Crowther
A place to relax with your baby and to meet other new parents and a team of experienced volunteers. The group will run weekly on a Friday from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Our small group sessions are open to any parent and baby or babies up to 9 months of age (or pre-crawling).
Covid safe measures will be in place and group numbers will be limited in order to allow for social distancing. It will be voluntary for attendees and volunteers to wear a face covering. Please also bring your own play mat and toys to entertain your baby. There is a buggy park outside the building. Feel free to pick a takeaway coffee on the way as we are currently not serving refreshments due to Covid.
Fridays, 1.30 -2.30pm. Church Centre.
£2 per family.
Leader - Sally Crowther
A place to relax with your baby and to meet other new parents and a team of experienced volunteers. The group will run weekly on a Friday from 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Our small group sessions are open to any parent and baby or babies up to 9 months of age (or pre-crawling).
Covid safe measures will be in place and group numbers will be limited in order to allow for social distancing. It will be voluntary for attendees and volunteers to wear a face covering. Please also bring your own play mat and toys to entertain your baby. There is a buggy park outside the building. Feel free to pick a takeaway coffee on the way as we are currently not serving refreshments due to Covid.
Christmas Services at Christ Church
Our Sunday service times are currently online only.:
9:00am Service in the church building.
A quieter reflective service, with music, prayer, readings and a short talk. Book your place HERE.
10:30am Service in the church building, book your place HERE. Including reading, prayers, talk and a blend of live and online worship. Plus Children's Work. This service is also Live Streamed HERE.
All other regular activities are currently suspended, including Toddler and Baby Groups.
9:00am Service in the church building.
A quieter reflective service, with music, prayer, readings and a short talk. Book your place HERE.
10:30am Service in the church building, book your place HERE. Including reading, prayers, talk and a blend of live and online worship. Plus Children's Work. This service is also Live Streamed HERE.
All other regular activities are currently suspended, including Toddler and Baby Groups.
Saturday 27th July – Buntingford
Monday 29th July - Hertford Saturday 10th August – Hoddesdon Monday 19th August - Hertford Heath Wednesday 28th August – Ware Plus one more date in Ware to be confirmed. Pop Up Cream Teas A series of small select afternoon teas which will be held in July and August in the gardens of various members of our congregation, from Buntingford, Hertford, Hertford Heath, Hoddesdon and Ware. Tickets now available from the Church Office. A fundraising event for the Development Project. |
9:00am Saturday 15th December 2018
Christ Church Main Hall 2019 Information Session Sundays at Christ Church in 2019 From 13th January the Sunday morning services will be in the Church Centre and Christ Church School. If you work as a; warden, deputy warden, sides person, on the welcome team, leader of a worship band, operating the sound desk or media shout, would like to represent your Life Group (tea & coffee duties) or you carry out any other duties, you are invited to one of the Information Sessions. The sessions will be in the Christ Church Centre at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th December (Memorial Hall) or 9am on Saturday 15th December 2018 (Main Hall). More info from the Relocation Team - Bob Barker, John Stockwell, Neil Pearce or Alec Spenc |
7:30pm Tuesday 11th December 2018
Christ Church Memorial Hall 2019 Information Session Sundays at Christ Church in 2019 From 13th January the Sunday morning services will be in the Church Centre and Christ Church School. If you work as a; warden, deputy warden, sides person, on the welcome team, leader of a worship band, operating the sound desk or media shout, would like to represent your Life Group (tea & coffee duties) or you carry out any other duties, you are invited to one of the Information Sessions. The sessions will be in the Christ Church Centre at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th December (Memorial Hall) or 9am on Saturday 15th December 2018 (Main Hall). More info from the Relocation Team - Bob Barker, John Stockwell, Neil Pearce or Alec Spenc |
Saturday 10th November 2018
Christ Church School Hall - 7pm Auction of Promises An evening of fun, with delicious supper, good fellowship and amusing auctioneering! We will be auctioneering a large variety of “Promises” made by church members, friends and families plus a generous contribution of “Promises” from numerous businesses in Ware and the surrounding areas. Tickets now available. Get yours at the back of church after both morning Sunday services. Latest summary of items available here. |
- Track Day in a 1963 racing E-type Jaguar with Christ Church’s own Le Mans 24 hour racing driver
- Delicious homemade Christmas cake
- Crochet lessons
- Taxi ride to airport of your choice
- Home knitted baby blanket your choice
- Matthews Nurseries Royston plant/voucher
- Evening of wine tasting for 10 with local wine specialist (wine supplied)
- Pottery making class with local artist
- Maths tuition 3hrs yr 10 upwards GCSE or advanced
- Chess 2 hours learning or equivalent
- Tom Ashley Hertford hair voucher
- B&S hairdressers Hertford voucher
- Engraving voucher
- Beautiful necklace
- Milady tea and coffee lounge - Afternoon Tea for two
- Starter course in watercolour painting
- An evening of babysitting
- An authentic Indian home cooked meal for 4 people.
- Day of Gardening
- A portrait commision
- Two original screen prints by a local artist
- Meal for four at Brewery Tap in Ware
- Round of Golf for four at Whitehill
- Magnificent Pie, cooked to perfection
- 10 hours supervision of learner driver (in their own car) by ex-police Class 1 driver/driving instructor
- Celebration cake
- Visit to Tower of London and jewels
followed by afternoon tea at The Four Seasons Hotel for two people.
- Craft making for up to 12 people in your own home/party ages 5 upwards
- Plumber two hours work (no gas)
- Full body massage 1 hour with qualified beautician
- Home cooked meal for four delivered by our own gourmet chef Richard
- Geocaching outing
- Guided Bird watching
- David Lloyd Leisure Centre day pass for family of four, to include at least one adult
- Tapestry of the Houses of Parliament
- Zoom Spotting Scope, nearly new, with small tripod
- Beautiful framed print 22x22
- Airplane flight from Duxford over the countryside of Hertfordshire including visiting the Duxford Museum
- Ruby restaurant –dinner for two
- Neelakash restaurant - dinner for two
- Amwell Dental Practice Teeth Whitening
- Chauffeur driven tour around Hertfordshire countryside in a VW Camper stopping for van cooked bacon butties
- Scottish holiday cottage (next to golf courses -1 week (sleeps 6)
- Hanbury Manor Leisure Spa Day with breakfast
- Date Night Candlelit Dinner for two with musical entertainment in plush surroundings, supplied by Christ Church Youth
- Ironing (you deliver – returned ironed)
- Spa Day for two people with lunch at Hanbury Manor
- Five course meal, cooked by the Vicar.
- Commissioned painting by local artist (it’s beautiful!)
- Six introductory guitar lessons
- The Principles of Flight, Design and Building of Model Aeroplanes
- Mountain biking around the country trails of Hertfordshire
Here's what's on offer so far:
- Candlelit Dinner Party for 10 (personalised 5 course menu) with musical entertainment
- North Devon Cottage – 1 week (sleeps 6-8)
Sunday 30th September 2018
Christ Church Centre - straight after the 11am service Information Lunch Join us for lunch! Numbers are limited, so book your place now by signing up on the Booking Sheet at the back of church! At the lunch as well as food and fellowship, one of the leadership team will: share the plans for the next 18 months; what the last services will feel like on 6th January and where we will be worshiping; how this will work; how you can help; and answer any questions people may have. An information sharing event for the Development Project. |
Sunday 23rd September 2018
Christ Church Centre - straight after the 11am service Information Lunch Join us for lunch! Numbers are limited, so book your place now by signing up on the Booking Sheet at the back of church! At the lunch as well as food and fellowship, one of the leadership team will: share the plans for the next 18 months; what the last services will feel like on 6th January and where we will be worshiping; how this will work; how you can help; and answer any questions people may have. An information sharing event for the Development Project. |
Sunday 16th September 2018
Christ Church Centre - straight after the 11am service Information Lunch Join us for lunch! Numbers are limited, so book your place now by signing up on the Booking Sheet at the back of church! At the lunch as well as food and fellowship, one of the leadership team will: share the plans for the next 18 months; what the last services will feel like on 6th January and where we will be worshiping; how this will work; how you can help; and answer any questions people may have. An information sharing event for the Development Project. |
tithe committee
Christ Church PCC has committed to tithe from the Development Funds raised. The Tithe Committee is responsible for researching and recommending the missional projects that the tithe might go to. It reports directly to the PCC.