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2015

South Leicester - SLCP Events Calendar

Friday, January 2
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: Christchurch, 105a Clarendon Park Rd, LE2 3AH
Summary: First Friday Ecumenical Prayers
Description:

Please join us for an ecumenical gathering of prayers and friendship at the beginning of each month.

Friday, January 9
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: St Guthlac's, Holbrook Rd, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3LF
Summary: Holbrook Memory Cafe
Description: Are you a person with dementia living at home?

Here is an opportunity for you and your family members & friends to meet up, and share experiences. Learn in a socially supportive and friendly environment. Information, advice and fact sheets will be avalable at each group to support people living with dementia.

Refreshments available for a small donation of 50p


For further information, please call Liz McSweeney on 0116 231 1114

Alzheimer's Society | Leading the fight against dementia

A community service welcoming people of all faiths and none 

Wednesday, January 28
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: St Thomas More Community Rooms, Knighton Rd, Knighton, LE2 3HN
Summary: Knighton Memory Cafe
Description:

Are you a person with dementia living at home?

Here is an opportunity for you and your family members & friends to meet up, and share experiences. Learn in a socially supportive and friendly environment. Information, advice and fact sheets will be avalable at each group to support people living with dementia.

Refreshments available for a small donation of 50p


For further information, please call Liz McSweeney on 0116 231 1114

Alzheimer's Society | Leading the fight against dementia 

Friday, February 6
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: St Thomas More Church, Knighton Rd, LE2 3HN
Summary: First Friday Prayers
Description: Ecumenical Prayers, please join us.
Friday, February 13
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: St Guthlac's, Holbrook Rd, Knighton, Leicester, LE2 3LF
Summary: Holbrook Memory Cafe
Description: Are you a person with dementia living at home?

Here is an opportunity for you and your family members & friends to meet up, and share experiences. Learn in a socially supportive and friendly environment. Information, advice and fact sheets will be avalable at each group to support people living with dementia.

Refreshments available for a small donation of 50p


For further information, please call Liz McSweeney on 0116 231 1114

Alzheimer's Society | Leading the fight against dementia

A community service welcoming people of all faiths and none 

Thursday, February 19
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: St Thomas More Church, Knighton Rd, LE2 3HN
Summary: Week 1 - Ecumenical House Group for Lent
Description:

Walking and praying with Christians of the Middle East

Syria: Into the Wilderness

Please join us as we walk and pray with Christian communities of the Middle East. Lent is a crucial ime to remember the lands in which Christianity has its roots - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem are names that remind us of crucial events in the Bible, but also noames that dominate our news today.

This has been prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please join us, all welcome.

Wednesday, February 25
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: St Thomas More Community Rooms, Knighton Rd, Knighton, LE2 3HN
Summary: Knighton Memory Cafe
Description:

Are you a person with dementia living at home?

Here is an opportunity for you and your family members & friends to meet up, and share experiences. Learn in a socially supportive and friendly environment. Information, advice and fact sheets will be avalable at each group to support people living with dementia.

Refreshments available for a small donation of 50p


For further information, please call Liz McSweeney on 0116 231 1114

Alzheimer's Society | Leading the fight against dementia 

Thursday, February 26
Time: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Location: St Thomas More Church, Knighton, LE2 3NH
Summary: Week 2 - Ecumenical House Group for Lent
Description:

Walking and praying with Christians of the Middle East

Israel: Covenant with Abraham, Sarah and Us

Please join us as we walk and pray with Christian communities of the Middle East. Lent is a crucial ime to remember the lands in which Christianity has its roots - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem are names that remind us of crucial events in the Bible, but also noames that dominate our news today.

This has been prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please join us, all welcome.

Thursday, March 5
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Thomas More Church, Knighton, LE2 3NH
Summary: Week 3 - Ecumenical Lent Group
Description: Walking and praying with Christians of the Middle East

Egypt: The Law revives us

Please join us as we walk and pray with Christian communities of the Middle East. Lent is a crucial ime to remember the lands in which Christianity has its roots - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem are names that remind us of crucial events in the Bible, but also noames that dominate our news today.

This has been prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please join us, all welcome.

Friday, March 6
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, 315 London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: First Friday Prayers
Description: Ecumenical prayers, please join us.

 

Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, 315 London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Women's World Day of Prayer - Afternoon
Description:

Praying for the Bahamas

Jesus said to them: Do you know what I have done to you?
All welcome

www.wwdp.org.uk

Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Clarendon Park Congregational Church, London Rd
Summary: Women's World Day of Prayer - evening service
Description:

Praying for the Bahamas

Jesus said to them: Do you know what I have done to you?

All welcome

www.wwdp.org.uk

Thursday, March 12
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Thomas More Church, Knighton Rd, LE2 3NH
Summary: Week 4 - Ecumenical Lent Group
Description:

Walking and Praying with Christians of the Middle East

Iraq: Questioning, rebellion, redemption

Please join us as we walk and pray with Christian communities of the Middle East. Lent is a crucial ime to remember the lands in which Christianity has its roots - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem are names that remind us of crucial events in the Bible, but also noames that dominate our news today.

This has been prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please join us, all welcome.

Tuesday, March 17
Time: 7:15pm - 9:30pm
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, 315 London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Taste of Faith Event - Explore Islam
Description:

Spend an evening Exploring Islam

Christian led, the St Philip's Centre offes a personal view of faith from a practicing Muslim to answer your questions about Islam.
  • Explore and discuss Faith artefacts
  • Forum for questions
  • Shared cultural food linked with the faith

FREE EVENT - Donations Accepted

To book your place, please contact:

shepherd.peter@talk21.com or 0116 2700807

Thursday, March 19
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Thomas More Church, Knighton Rd, LE2 3NH
Summary: Week 5 - Ecumenical Lent Group
Description: Walking and praying with Christians of the Middle East

Lebanon: We wish to see Jesus

Please join us as we walk and pray with Christian communities of the Middle East. Lent is a crucial ime to remember the lands in which Christianity has its roots - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem are names that remind us of crucial events in the Bible, but also noames that dominate our news today.

This has been prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please join us, all welcome.

Thursday, March 26
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Thomas More Church, nighton Rd, LE2 3NH
Summary: Week 6 - Ecumenical Lent Group
Description: Walking and praying with Christians of the Middle East

Palestine: Entering Jesusalem

Please join us as we walk and pray with Christian communities of the Middle East. Lent is a crucial ime to remember the lands in which Christianity has its roots - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, Palestine and Jerusalem are names that remind us of crucial events in the Bible, but also noames that dominate our news today.

This has been prepared by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.

Please join us, all welcome.

Friday, April 3
Time: 7:00am - 7:30am
Location: St Guthlac's Church, Holbrook Road,
Summary: First Friday Ecumenical Prayers
Description: Prayers for Good Friday.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Humberstone Gate
Summary: Leicester @ Cross on Good Friday
Description:

Leicester's famous Good Friday Christian witness returns with readings, drama, music and singing

Be a part of it. Get involved.

 

 

Wednesday, April 22
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: St Thomas More Parish Rooms, Knighton Rd, LE2 3HN
Summary: Knighton Memory Cafe
Friday, May 1
Time: 7:00am - 7:30am
Location: St Mary Magdalen, Knighton
Summary: Ecumenical First Friday Prayer
Description: Please join us for ecumenical prayers
Friday, May 8
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: St Guthlac's Church, Holbrook Rd, Knighton, LE2 3LF
Summary: Holbrook Memory Cafe
Time: 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Messy church for you and your family
Description:

Fun craft activities on a Sports theme. Celebration: story, singing, prayer. Delicious food (inc. veggie option).

Especially for Primary Age children and their parents/ carers. Free (donations to help comver cost of food etc).

Tell us you're coming if you can, or just turn up. We do need to know of any special dietary needs (contact Rita on 0116 270 4270).

 

A joint venture of Stoneygate Baptist Chruch and St Marys and St Guthlacs churches, Knighton (all children must be accompanied) 

 

Sunday, May 10
Time: 5:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Service for start of Christian Aid Week
Description:

The preacher will be Revd john Plant, Church Relations Manager for Christian Aid in the East Midlands. 

This year our prayers will be centred on the people of Ethiopia.

Come for worship, fellowship and learning together, and to show your support for the marvellous work done by Christian Aid in support of the poor of the world. Refreshments will be served.

A collection for Christian Aid will be taken. 

 

 

Wednesday, May 27
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: St Thomas More Parish Rooms, Knighton Rd, LE2 3HN
Summary: Knighton Memory Cafe
Friday, July 3
Time: 7:00am - 7:30am
Location: St John the Baptist Church, Clarendon Park Rd, LE2 3AD
Summary: Ecumenical First Friday Prayer
Description: Please join us for prayers and friendship between Christians from local churches.
Sunday, July 5
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Cream Tea
Description:

All welcome at a Cream Tea - £3 each

With the opportunity to buy beautiful Fairtrade With chance to buy beautiful Fairtrade jewellery, scarves and bags from JUST jewellery, scarves and bags from JUST

Friday, July 10
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: St Guthlac's Church, Holbrook Rd, Knighton, LE2 3LF
Summary: Holbrook Memory Cafe
Description: Are you a person with dementia living at home?

Here is an opportunity for you and your family members and friends to meet up, share expriences and larn in a socially suportive environment.

Information advice and fact sheets will be available at each group to support people living with dementia.

Refreshments available for a small donation of 50p

This cafe is organised by the Alzheimers Society

Wednesday, July 22
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: St Thomas More Parish Rooms, Knighton Rd, LE2 3HN
Summary: Knighton Memory Cafe
Description:

Are you a person with dementia living at home? 

Here is an opportunity for you and your family members and friends to meet up, share expriences and larn in a socially suportive environment.

Information advice and fact sheets will be available at each group to support people living with dementia. 

Refreshments available for a small donation of 50p 

This cafe is organised by the Alzheimers Society 

Friday, October 2
Time: 7:00am - 7:30am
Location: Clarendon Park Congregational Church
Summary: First Friday Morning Prayers
Description:

Clarendon Park Congregational Church

Please join us for ecumenical prayers. All welcome.

Thursday, October 22
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: St Guthlac Church Welcome Centre, Holbrook Rd, LE2 3WB
Summary: SLCP Annual General Meeting
Description: Please join us as we plan for the year ahead. 
Tuesday, October 27
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Climate Change Now: What does climate change have to do with poverty?
Description:

An evening workshop led by Martin Gage of Christian Aid

Millions of the world's poorest people are feeling the impact of climate change right now. World leaders need to commit to ambitious, fair and legally binding argets in Paris in December.

If you'd like to find out more, come to this meeting.

Friday, November 6
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: St Mary Magdalen Church, Brinsmead Rd, LE2 3WG
Summary: First Friday Morning Prayers
Description: Ecumenical prayers, all welcome.
Friday, December 4
Time: 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: First Friday Morning Prayers
Description: Ecumenical prayers, all welcome.
Sunday, December 13
Time: 3:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary Magdalen Church, Brinsmead Rd, LE2 3WG
Summary: Christingle
Description: The highlight of this service, supporting the Children's Society, involves the lighting of Christingle candles, a moment filled with awe and wonder for children and adults alike.
Time: 4:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Christchurch, Clarendon Park Rd, LE2 3AH
Summary: Community carols
Description:

Carols with some of the groups who use the church building throughout the year

Time: 4:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St John the Baptist Church, Clarendon Park Rd, LE2 3AD
Summary: Traditional Carol Service
Time: 5:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Guthlac Church, Holbrook Rd, LE2 3WB
Summary: Christingle Service
Description:

Make your own Christingle: An informal lay-led service suitable for all ages in support of the Children's Society when everyone will have the opportunity to make their own Christingle.

Sunday, December 20
Time: 10:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Clarendon Park Congregational Church, LE2 3BB
Summary: Carols and Readings
Time: 10:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Guthlac Church, Holbrook Rd, LE2 3WB
Summary: Nativity Gift Service
Description:

During this service our children's group will perform the nativity story -The service will be held in the hall next to the church (Holbrook Hall) to enable us to use the stage. Gifts of tinned and packet foods are welcome for donation to people in need locally.

Time: 4:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Christchurch, Clarendon Park Rd, LE2 3AH
Summary: Carols by candlelight
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Stoneygate Baptist Church, London Rd, LE2 3ND
Summary: Readings and carols by candle-light
Description: Seasonal refreshments, offering for Save the Children's work with Syrian refugees
Time: 6:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary Magdalen Church, Brinsmead Rd, LE2 3WG
Summary: Nine Lessons and Carols
Description: Nine Lessons and Carols is a service celebrating the birth of Jesus told in nine short bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choral music.
Tuesday, December 22
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Guthlac Church, Holbrook Rd, LE2 3WB
Summary: Nine Lessons and Carols
Description:

Traditional candlelit service with choir celebrating the good news of Jesus' birth told through bible readings and carols