Alpha (Spring) 2025
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith for people with no faith as well as those wanting to learn a little more, so why not invite someone new to come with you, all are welcome. Each talk looks at a different topic of our faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe; it runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes, prison and more. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation.
Food has a way of bringing people together so at Alpha, most sessions start with food. It’s a great way to build community and get to know each other but it also lets people come straight from work for their evening meal.
The talks are designed to engage and inspire conversation. Usually around thirty minutes long and delivered over about seven weeks; we plan to use the Alpha videos. They explore big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions from Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith? to Why and how do I pray? and How does God guide us?
Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously). It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment. We start on Thursday 24th May in St. Andrew’s Annexe.
Finally, it is all free and, if you decide it’s not for you, we will respect your decision.
Thank you.
Family Service (without Communion) at St. Michael’s Horton – starting January 2025
Starting from the New year (every 2nd Sunday of the month) we will be introducing a new family service at St. Michael’s Horton. This non-Eucharist service is being offered to encourage local families to worship together in a relaxed atmosphere.
This is also the service when we will offer baptisms at St. Michael’s Horton. Can I please encourage you to spread the message with your neighbours/communities, who may be interested in attending church locally.
Save the Date
Dates for you Diary
Lent Course – During Lent Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays evening. More details to follow shortly
Notices
Sunday 13th APRIL 2025 – PALM SUNDAY
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Psalm 31:9-18; Luke 22:14-23 or Luke 23:1-49
ST. MICHAEL’S HORTON
9.30 a.m. Family Service
ST. ANDREW’S WRAYSBURY
11.00 a.m. Parish Communion
ST. THOMAS’ COLNBROOK
11.00 a.m. Parish Communion
Sunday 20th APRIL 2025 – Easter Day
Readings: Acts 10:34-43; 1 Corinthians15:19-26; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12.
ST. MICHAEL’S HORTON
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion
ST. ANDREW’S WRAYSBURY
11.00 a.m. Parish Communion
ST. THOMAS’ COLNBROOK
11.00 a.m. a.m. Parish Communion
Whats On and Where
REMINDER: No weekly prayer for the coming weeks – term time only
Monday 14th April
9:10 am No Morning Prayer St Michaels
Community Coffee Morning 10.00 a.m. Champney Hall
Tuesday 15th April
9:10 am No Morning Prayer St Thomas
Midweek Communion 11.00 a.m. St. Michael’s
St. Andrew’s Café 2.00 p.m. St. Andrew’s Annexe
Wednesday 16th April
9:10 am No Morning Prayer St Andrews
No Little Lambs Mums & Toddlers 10.00 a.m. St. Andrew’s Annexe
Bell Ringers 7.30 p.m. St. Andrew’s
Thursday 17th April – Good Friday
Agape Meal 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s, followed by service in Church
Friday 18th April
Good Friday Walk of Witness 10.30 a.m. from the Hub, concluding with a Reflective (non- Eucharistic) Service at St. Andrew’s
Short Reflective (non-Eucharistic) Service 1.00 p.m. St. Thomas’
Good Friday Short Reflection 2.00 p.m. St. Michael’s, followed by Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 19th April
Church & Annexe Cleaning 10.00 a.m. St. Andrew’s
Decoration of St. Andrew’s for Easter 10.00 a.m. Everyone welcome to come and help. Hot Cross buns afterwards.
Blessing of Baskets 11.00 a.m. St. Thomas’
Morning Prayer
WEEKDAY MORNING PRAYER AT
ST. THOMAS’ COLNBROOK,
ST. MICHAEL’S HORTON AND
ST. ANDREW’S WRAYSBURY
(term time only) for about 20 mins. based on the pattern below
Mondays St. Michael’s Horton 9:10 a.m.
Tuesdays St. Thomas’ Colnbrook 9:10 a.m.
Wednesdays St. Andrew’s Wraysbury 9:10 a.m.
MONTHLY COMBINED PRAYER
First Tuesday of every month, except for January, allowing people time to recover from the busy Christmas period
Rotating to Wraysbury, Colnbrook, Horton venues
For Your Prayers
Paul Friar, Baby Louie Lazarou, Lorna Pullen, Annie, Doug Robinson, Colin Walsh, Margaret, Mark Blackman, Greg
Scott, Judy Osborne, Olga Cheeseman, Anne Munday, Bea Tucker, Sue Wynne-Davies, Pam Thomas.
St. John’s Mission Gwelutshena, Zimbabwe.
Open Doors, the international ministry serving persecuted Christians and churches worldwide.
Operation Restoration working with street children in Bolivia.
Canaan Ministries and Bookshop in Staines.
All celebrating the anniversary of recent baptisms and marriages or remembering the recent loss of loved ones in January:
Save the Dates
LIfe Events
- Baptism
- Weddings
- Funerals
- Pastoral Support
Alpha Course
Church Connections
- House Groups
- Children Youth and Families
- Bell Ringing
Our Churches
REQUEST PRAYER
Your prayer will be passed onto our pray team who will pray for you. You do not have to leave any personal details about yourself unless you would like us to contact us directly.
There are many reasons why we might want to pray – because we are searching for the right relationship, because we long for true communication, because we are searching for meaning because our heart if overflowing, because we are at our limits, or because we feel compassion.
If you would like to join in prayer, want prayer support or have an issue that you would like prayer for, please contact us.
We will reply to you as soon as possible.