Cafe Church on the Roundabout

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Martin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:14:20 +0000

For various reasons we are no longer running regular monthly Cafe Church services. Church on the Roundabout will continue to run occasional Cafe Church sessions which will be advertised via the church website, and various expressions of Cafe Church can be found elsewhere on the Island.

In due course we would hope to be able to run more regular sessions again, and also to post some more details of our experiences here for others interested in alternative expressions of church.

Thanks to all those who attended and supported Cafe Church over the past couple of years.

Come and be inspired!

Martin — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:33:54 +0000

Café Church on the Roundabout
(Formerly at Thorntons, Ryde)

June’s topic is “Inspiration”

@ Church on the Roundabout, Coppins Bridge, Newport.

Wed 16^th June, 7.30pm.

Cafe Church is a relaxed, informal, friendly evening with a chance to meet people to discuss Christianity’s relationship with everyday issues, find out more about what the bible has to say about everyday life and drink good coffee (or tea of course)! Anyone is welcome, just come along, grab a free tea or coffee and if you want buy some yummy home-made cake or an ice-cream sundae, relax and join in as much or as little as you want

PLEASE NOTE: This is the last session before we break for the summer, watch the website www.cafechurch.info for details of sessions in the autumn.

Café Church is changing – New Venue from May 2010

Martin — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:11:56 +0000

Edit: Please note this is a change of venue for Cafe Church formerly held in Thorntons, Ryde. There is also a regular Cafe Church at Castlehold Baptist Church in Newport which is not directly connected and continues to meet there on the first Sunday of every month.

For a number of reasons the Café Church team have decided to make some changes to how, and where, Café Church runs. Aprils Café Church was the last one in Thorntons Ryde. We would like to express huge thanks to Thorntons and the staff team for being such delightful hosts. They have been really flexible in accommodating us and helping make each night a success.

In May and June Café Church will be held at Church on the Roundabout in Newport. If you’ve never been there, have no fear, it’s not too churchy! The format and feel will be much the same as previous months, and their will be an added bonus of free coffee and tea (and only quality teas and coffee too), as well as the option to buy home made cakes or ice cream sundaes.

After June we will take a break for the summer as last year. Dates and venue after the summer will be announced nearer the time – please watch the website for updates.

We hope the change of venue will open up the event to even more people, and that our regulars will still be able to make it.

The topic for May is “To busy to…” and will feature one of the excellent Nooma videos, plus the usual quiz (with chocolate prizes) and discussion. The date is Wed 19^th May and it will start at 7.30pm.

Going Green April 21st

Susan — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:13:56 +0000

EDIT: Apologies to anyone who read this post before 17/4, as we had accidentally put the date as May not April – oops! Cafe Church is on 21st April. May’s will be on the 19th.

April’s cafe church will be on the topic going green. As usual there will be a quiz and talks and plenty of time for discussion. there should be some handy hints and tips as well as looking at why we should be interested in caring for the environment. It’s on April 21st at Thorntons in Ryde . We start at 7.30 but come from 7.15 to buy yourself a lovely coffee or a delicious ice-cream sundae.

Doctor Who

Martin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:02:40 +0000

The theme for Cafe Church in march is Doctor Who. Prepare for a journey far beyond any we have seen in previous Cafe Church sessions. Don’t forget to be on time for this one. You can buy tea, coffee, cakes, ice creams and choccies from 7.15 to be ready for a 7.30 start.

Our guest speaker will be materialising to reveal all on the subject. Some say he looks just like David Tennant. If you stand on your head, squint and wear dark glasses. As usual there will be a quiz with chocolate prizes and lots of opportunities to discuss the issues raised by this month’s topic.

Wednesday 17th March 2009, 7.15 for 7.30 (be early to beat the coffee queue!)

Thorntons, High Street, Ryde.

Map of Location (N.B. If you Google Thorntons in Ryde you may end up in High Street Oakfield. Use our link instead!)

TARDIS image courtsesy of Zir

Long term love

Martin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:53:45 +0000

Cafe Church Ryde in February will be looking at the topic of long term love. It will be on Wed 17th Feb from 7.15pm in Thorntons, Ryde.

Money money money….

Susan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:29:33 +0000

Welcome to 2010! As January is typically a time for money worries we will be addressing the subject of money at January’s cafe church. Our real life story will be from someone with experience of bankruptcy and recovering from it. We’ll discuss some practical tips on money and see what the bible has to say on the subject. Plus there will be the usual quiz with chocolate prizes. Anyone is welcome to come along, join in as much or as little as you want! Have a rummage around the site for more info on what Cafe Church is all about.

20th January 2010, drinks and cakes on sale from from 7.15 @ Thorntons, Ryde.

Edit: We said at Cafechurch that we would provide some links related to this topic and the material covered, so here they are.

Money Saving Expert website (links to specific areas in this excellent but vast site are given below).
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Detailed budget planner- this can help you work out your annual budget.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/Budget-planning

Christians against poverty. Debt counselling agency, which specialises in helping those who are emotionally struggling too. The religious focus is why they do it, not how they do it.
http://www.capuk.org/home/index.php

Ideas about what you can do if you are in debt.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/debt-help-plan

National Debtline. Full debt help service.
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/

Switch your electricy or gas supplier.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/you-switch-gas-electricity

Are you eligible for tax credits or benefits? If a family’s income is less than £66,350 they could be entitled to benefits – many pensioners are not cliaming pension credits they are entitled too – have a look here.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/health/benefits-check

(Image courtesy of Sam Fox)

Christmas 2009 – Carols and Coffee

Martin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:50 +0000

Why not join us for carols at Thorntons this year? On the 16th December from 7.15 you’ll have a chance to enjoy a coffee and some festive singing, as Cafe Church abandons its standard format and dedicates the evening to Christmas music and good conversation. The evening will also feature appearances from members of local band Eternal Flame and the Isle of Wight Gospel Choir.

We’ve even pushed the boat out and will be offering free mince pies when you buy a drink. Numbers are limited though, so make sure you’re there from the start!

November Cafe Church – Tonight!

Martin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:37:46 +0000

Cafe Church tonight will aim to help you Relate to the Relatives in the run up to Christmas. All welcome from 7.15 at Thornton’s Coffee Shop, Ryde.

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admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:21:54 +0000

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