Safeguarding Sunday is a national Sunday when churches think about their response to issues of safeguarding as part of their discipleship to Christ. The 11 am Service at TGS on 16th November will be when we join in with this excellent practice and are reminded of our responsibilities to live well the gospel we preach. Join us as we also share Holy Communion
On Sunday 9th November at 11am, we will gather at The Good Shepherd to mark Remembrance Day. Together, we will pause in silence to remember those who gave their lives in times of war and conflict, and to pray for peace in our world today.
This service is a time for reflection and community. We will share in worship, remember those who served, and stand alongside one another in hope for a future shaped by peace and reconciliation.All are warmly invited to join us for this important occasion as we remember, together, with reverence and love.
Join us at 11am on Sunday, 26th October to celebrate Harvest. We are having a food collection for our local Foodbank, so if you are able, please bring donations to church either on or before the 26th of October. After the service, stay and join us for a simple lunch together. All are welcome.
Each Thursday morning, we gather at The Good Shepherd for a short and meaningful communion service. It’s a gentle way to pause in the middle of the week, to share in prayer, reflection, and the presence of God together.
After the service, we continue our fellowship over something simple yet special, tea and toast. It’s a chance to sit down, chat, and enjoy one another’s company in a relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you’re a regular member of our congregation or simply curious to join us for the first time, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting.So why not come along this Thursday? Bring a friend, share in communion, and stay for a cuppa and a slice of toast. We’d love to see you there.
We’re excited to begin a new 5‑week Bible Study series as we explore together what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus. Each week we’ll open Scripture, share insights, and encourage one another as we grow in faith and practice.
The sessions will take place in the church vestry on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm starting on 17th September. Whether you’ve been part of Bible studies before or this is your very first time, you’ll find a welcoming space to ask questions, reflect, and journey deeper with others.Come along, bring your Bible, and join us as we learn, pray, and walk together in discipleship.
A regular group of volunteers who meet on Friday mornings during term time have been working on clearing up our grounds and tidying our gardens. They are currently planting a lavender border to edge our grass and attract the bees as part of the steps we are taking to become an eco church.
Building on the success of last year’s free community BBQ, we will be hosting another this year on 30th August. Join us for a burger or a sausage and a cuppa, browse our bric-a-brac and see if you can win big in our raffle 1 pm -3 pm.
Thanks to some funding from our local councillor, we can show a film every week of the summer holidays at The Good Shepherd. Join us each Thursday of the school holidays at 2 pm for a family-friendly film. There will also be popcorn, drinks and snacks to share. A great free way to entertain the kids this holiday, or just to meet with others. Come along, all are welcome, but all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Simon completed a 167-mile cycle ride between the various Awesome Walls Climbing centres. His ride took him from Liverpool to Stoke, then to Sheffield, before finishing in Stockport. This one-day herculean effort raised nearly £2000 for the work of The Good Shepherd. Thanks go to his boss, Dave Douglas, who kept him going and carried all the spares in his van for the whole day and even brought him home as he finished.
Find out more at https://awesomewalls.ie/tour-de-awesome-ride-report/