Things to look forward to
Spring Term Messy Events
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We'll kick off with Messy Play on Friday 10 Jan at 3:30pm, to give us a chance to catch up at the start of the year, then dates for the rest of the term are as follows.
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Messy Church | Friday 31 Jan 3:30pm
Messy Play | Friday 7 March 3:30pm​
Messy Church | Friday 4 April 3:30pm
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Everyone is welcome, but all children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
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See Activities for more about our Messy Events, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest news.​
Past events
A flavour of some of the things we've been up to
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Stoneygate Baptist Church presents
Discover the Promise of Christmas
Friday 13 December | 3:30pm | Messy Church
Crafts, christingles, carols and a Christmas party tea
Sunday 15 December | 10:30am | Carols on the Organ
A traditional lessons and carols style service
Sunday 22 December | 10:30am | 'Selection Box' Carol Service
A festive treat with contributions from the congregation
Tuesday 24 December | 8:30pm | 'Midnight in Bethlehem' Communion
A reflective service to mark the coming of Christmas
Wednesday 25 December | 10am | Christmas Day Celebration
A joyful way to celebrate the big day itself
Sunday 29 December | 10:30am | Croissants and Carols
Informal worship with brunch, activities and carols around the piano
Wreath workshops
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Saturday 7 December | 10am-12noon or 6.30pm-8.30pm
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Wreath making with refreshments included
Suggested donation of £25 in support of One Roof Leicester
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Book your place with Liz Martin on 07756858731
The Waiting Sky
Songs for Advent and Christmas by Tesserae
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Saturday 7 December | 3pm
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Short concert followed by a cream tea and festive stalls
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Free entry but any donations to One Roof Leicester will help support those who are homeless to rebuild their lives
Board Games Afternoon
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Saturday 23 November | 2-6pm
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Drop in to play an old favourite or try something new. There'll be a range of styles appropriate for a range of ages.
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Free entry but donations towards the refurbishment of the church toilets welcome.
Harvest Festival
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Sunday 15 September
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With prayer focused on creation and justice, a modern twist on a classic harvest hymn, and a reflection from Bangladesh, there'll be lots to think about and enjoy.
We will be inviting food donations for the Leicester South Foodbank, and taking up a collection for the BMS Harvest Appeal, which this year is supporting outreach
workers in Bangladesh. There's no pressure to give, but if you are able to offer something, it will go to good work.
The service will be followed by some Fairtrade themed activities, including our Fairtrade Bake Off, with prizes awarded for the most popular bake and the bake with the most Fairtrade ingredients.
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Autumn Term Messy Events
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Messy Play | Friday 13 September 3:30pm
Messy Church | Friday 11 October 3:30pm
Messy Play | Friday 8 November 3:30pm​
Messy Church | Friday 15 December 3:30pm
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Everyone is welcome, but all children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
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See Activities for more about our Messy Events, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest news.​
Easter at SBC
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Good Friday 29 March
10.00am | contemplative communion service
followed by hot cross buns
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12.00-3.00pm | Hours of the Cross prayer stations
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Easter Sunday 31 March
6.00am | sunrise firepit in the church garden
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10.30am | celebratory communion service
followed by refreshments
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May you know the hope, love, joy and peace of
the risen Christ this Easter and always
Quiz Night
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Friday 15 March 7pm for 7:30pm​
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A relaxed quiz night raising funds for the Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome Trust, a small charity that supports familes affected by a rare genetic disorder.
Suggested donation of £20 per team of up to six members. Bring a team or join one on the night.
Refreshments, raffle and gift stall also available.
Pancakes!
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Tuesday 13 February | 4-7pm
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Drop in to church for a pancake or a few (we won't keep count!) on Shrove Tuesday. Sweet and savoury fillings available, as well as drinks. There will also be games and activities to enjoy, and some things to help you prepare for the season of Lent. No charge, but donations to the church charity welcome.
Senbazuru
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Thursday 21 to Monday 25 September​
various times
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To mark the International Day of Peace, we aim to fill the church with a thousand origami cranes, known in Japan as senbazuru and symbolising a wish for recovery.
You will be invited to add your own crane, and spend time reflecting on the things that make for peace.
The installation will be open for five sessions,
with an event planned to run alongside each:
Thursday 21 September | Opening Night 6-9pm
Friday 22 September | Messy Church 3:30pm
Saturday 23 September | Cream Tea 2-5pm
Sunday 24 September | Peace Service 10:30am
Monday 25 September | Wellbeing Cafe 10am-12noon