Men after God’s Heart

A residential weekend for men at Rydal Hall - Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October 2024

The beautiful landscape of the Lake District offers the perfect space to deepen faith, have fun and forge new friendships with men from churches across Lancashire. The weekend will include relevant teaching that will challenge us to lead lives that honour Jesus. With engaging worship, opportunities to pray and to be prayed for. As well as the chance to walk, chat and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere (including the bar in the evening).

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The aim of the event is to support churches who have a number of men already involved a little, or on the periphery. It is not always easy to live the Christian life in our society, so our hope is to inspire and prepare men to take their next steps in Christian faith, service and witness.

The teaching theme for the weekend ‘Men after God’s Heart’, looks at some key events in King David’s life found in 1 & 2 Samuel and explores their application to us. Revd Steve Haskett, the Diocesan Parish Renewal Programme Lead and ex Police Officer will be our guest speaker, along with Mike and Alex.

Rydal Hall is set near to Ambleside with views of the surrounding hills and within easy walking distance of Rydal Water and Grasmere. There is nowhere better – to consider life’s biggest questions and challenges than in this stunning setting. There are 50 spaces available with a range of accommodation available to suit most budgets.
We have a range of accommodation available to suit most budgets (see below) and bed spaces will be attributed on a first come first served basis. 17 Single Rooms - £165 each 13 Twin Rooms for two to share - £125 each 10 Dorm spaces (5 per Dorm, all lower bunks) - £90 each

For more details or to book on, contact revalex.colne@gmail.com or revmikebarton@gmail.com

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

The following information is specifically for those planning to visit us for the first time, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

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Where and When

All our services take place in the Church Building on Wigan Road.

We have a car park on School Lane, Euxton.
For church - there is a footpath from the car park, which brings you out in the church grounds.
For church community centre - the entrance is opposite the car park entrance (across School Lane).

When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcomers who will happily welcome you and answer any questions.

Sunday Regular Services

8am BCP Holy Communion - a quiet, said service using traditional language.
9.15am All Age Service - a lively service, interactive with worship songs for everyone and also geared towards children /families.
11am Morning Prayer / Holy Communion - more traditional, liturgical service with hymns.

Whilst each of our services is different, you can expect a warm welcome; relevant preaching based in the Word of God and a friendly group of people ready to learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

Wednesday Regular Services

9.15am Early Birds Service (for pre schoolers and their carers)
11am Holy Communion - a traditional, liturgical service but with no hymns.

Do check the calendar to see which service is on each week.

What about my children?

Children are welcome at all of our services, though the All-Age Sunday service is more aimed towards children and families. We also have specific services and groups for children to attend for toddlers / pre-schoolers and schools Years 6 - 10:

Pre-schoolers / toddlers and their carers - Early Birds is a regular service on Wednesdays (term-time) at 9.15am in church. The short service consists of singing, bible stories and prayer. Followed by refreshments and craft activities. Its also a great way to meet others.

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School Years 6 - 10 - Church Youth Group on Sundays (term time) at 6-30pm in the Church Community Centre.

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Accessibility:

There is wheelchair access to church, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Churchwardens / Welcomers know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a toilet at the front of church with level access from outside.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel welcome and at home at our church. If you have any questions then please just get in touch.

We look forward to meeting you.