We are a family of friendly churches in the north Rutland area and our vision is to help everyone in our communities to:
We're passionate about our faith but we're also passionate about Rutland and the people who live in it. We have some beautiful church buildings to meet in but we never lose sight of the fact that the church is actually the amazing network of people who meet in those buildings.
We see ourselves as people on a shared journey and we try to live in a way that meets the two key commandments in the bible; to love God and to love other people.
We keep in mind that none of us is perfect and we accept each other whatever baggage we bring with us. In this way we try to live out of the grace that we know God extends to each one of us through Jesus Christ.
If you're looking for connection, meaning and purpose in your life then come and join us on the journey.
Does God Exist?
Try the next Alpha course. Starts on September 5th. Check Alpha for more details.Try Prayer. See www.trypraying.co.uk
Questions? See christianity.org.uk
In our Benefice we take safeguarding children and vulnerable adults very seriously.
Click to view our Safeguarding Policy and who you can Contact.
News, dates, etc...
Our monthly magazine, The Herald, is packed with the latest news, dates, special events...
Click to open Herald Aug19, Herald Sep19.
Services
For upcoming services see the Calendar. For the general rule see Services.
NB: Greetham Services
Please note that from (and including) 25th August Greetham Church will be closed for roof repairs. Services will continue to follow the usual pattern but will take place in the Community Centre in Great Lane. We hope to be back in church for Remembrance Sunday on 10th November if not before.Harvest Festival Services
8th Sept: 11.15am, at Exton church
8th Sept: 5.00pm, at Thistleton* church
15th Sept: 11.15am, at Greetham Community Centre**
15th Sept: 11.15am, at Stretton church**
22nd Sept: 6.00pm, at Clipsham church
6th Oct: 11.30am, at Cottesmore church**
* Thistleton Supper Mon 9th Sept 7pm.
** Services followed by lunch.
Tearfund Biq Quiz
Saturday 16th November, 7.30pm, Cottesmore Church. Last year more than 500 churches and groups raised more than £172,000 to help relieve Third World poverty. Join us and be part of the action. See Big Quiz flyer.
Sparklers
Our Toddlers group, meeting weekly on Tuesdays during the termtime. No need to book. More details on the Children : Youth link.Home Groups
Home groups offer something that neither church meetings nor individual time with God can provide. There are currently 5 of these, open to all. Variety of styles. See Home Groups for more information.The Bible Course
3 of the home groups have been looking at this excellent series, and another will be doing so in the next session. More information from Cathy Dyson, or click the-bible-course.
Benefice Prayer Calendar
Click to open our most recent PrayerCal 2019c.
(pdf file, ready to print onto A4)
See greatcommission.co.uk for a collection of videos, stories, reflections and resources, courtesy of the Evangelical Alliance.