roots+rivers
A FAMILY OF CHURCHES
As we respond God's invitation to be co-workers with Christ and with each other, here are some opportunities to serve together, have fun together, pray, encourage one another and work together in roots+rivers and beyond ...
BEACH TRIP / COMMUNITY SUPPERS / SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT / RELENTLESS / CHELTENHAM SUNDAYS / BBQs + MORE
CCC BBQ
Sunday, 16 July 2023
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Janes Field, Black Bourton, OX18 2PF
We are so excited to gather with the whole church for our Summer BBQ
Come and join us as we hang out and eat together. There will a BBQ, games and a bouncy castle.
We will provide BBQ food and bread. Please bring with you drinks and/or snacks or something sweet to share. You might also want to bring something to sit on.
There will be a portaloo on site.
RELENTLESS YOUTH CAMP
Friday 21 July - Sunday 23 July
Stampwell Farm, Latimer Minster Chalfont St Peter, Beaconsfield HP9 2XD
We’re so excited to gather our young people across our Advance churches family for fun, games and quality time with God. We’re going to go deeper into what he calls us to do through worship, teaching and quiet times whilst having even more fun than last year!
It’ll be from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. All food and snacks are provided. We’ll be camping at Stampwell Farm in our youth groups with our youth leaders.
If financial support would be helpful, please chat with your local church.
WITNEY BEACH
Saturday, 29 July 2023
11:00am - 7:00pm
Avon Beach, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4AN
Join Witney Community Church for a day of fun at the beach. To keep things simple we're asking people to arrange their own transport - but if you have space in your car please offer lifts to people you think might like to come and not be able to get there on their own. On the beach you will find a cafe, shop and family seafood restaurant The Noisy Lobster or of course bring a picnic!
We'll organise some games and of course a sand castle building competition!
CHIPPY SUPPERS
Monthly
3:00 - 7:00pm
Town Hall, Chipping Norton
At Chipping Norton community suppers we make a meal for up to 75 people. There is a great sense of community, we eat together and then there is a 5 minute talk about faith. If you are interested in helping out with a community supper in Chippy let us know
SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT
Starts October 2023
Detail on the website
The King's Centre, Oxford
School of the Spirit is a six-month course for followers of Jesus who want to go deeper in their knowledge and experience of the Holy Spirit.
The gift of the Holy Spirit can feel mysterious at times, or even too good to be true, and so we often don’t expect Him to be active in our daily lives. In reality, He is our constant companion, connecting us to the love and power of Jesus.
This School is all about recognising the life that is available through the Holy Spirit, and spending time really getting to know Him. We’ll learn to start taking risks as we begin to rely on Him. We’ll let go of striving and instead trust in His power. And we’ll have fun together on the journey!
ADVANCE CELEBRATION
Sunday 5 November
10:30am - 3:30pm
The King's Centre, Oxford
Join our Salt & Light Advance family of churches for our 2023 Advance Celebration on Sunday 5 November 2023, 10.30am-3.30pm (timings to be finalised) at The King's Centre Oxford.
We are delighted that Colin Baron has agreed to be our main speaker. Colin founded multi-site church Christ Church Manchester, The Broadcast Network and is part of the Newfrontiers Together apostolic team. (Colin was booked originally for our Multiply Conference in February 2023, but was unable to be with us at that time.)