New congregations events

St Paul's Slough are delighted to be organising their second “Glow in the Dark” Light Party at St Paul’s, Slough, on Friday 31st October, as a positive alternative to Halloween.

"Last year’s event welcomed around 120 people from a wonderful mix of backgrounds, including many Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim families, who chose to celebrate light instead of darkness. It was a joyful occasion that brought together our diverse community, and we are excited to offer the same opportunity for young families again this year."

Lara Deen, Intercultural Mission Enabler

 

 

 

 
 

Please join our Berkshire Hong Kong Community at their mid-Autumn festival celebration this Sat, 4 October 1-5pm - a lovely opportunity to connect the local and Hong Kong communities in Reading. See the posters below for details of the venue and activities. 

You can also listen to Katie Woo, Hong Kong Community Enabler, speak to Phil Mercer about it on BBC Radio Berkshire.

BBC Radio Berkshire - Phil Mercer, 28/09/2025 

(Interview starts at 08.42 minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Community Gardens

There were two things in particular that I found inspiring about the presentation on 23 March about starting a new congregation based on a community garden: how establishing the garden integrated with all the other things the church was doing in the community, and how gardening (like craft activities and music-making) puts people in touch with the joys of being a co-creator.

Dr Shirley M Northover
Licensed Lay Minister, St Peter’s, Wootton

"Growing Your Church"

I saw [the event] advertised just as I was trying to set up what I hope will be a new congregation in Garsington: Tea-Time Church. So I've come along looking for a bit of support and advice and some ideas, and I’ve found it a very helpful morning and I’m looking forward to coming back to our Tea-Time Church inspired and enthused. 

The Revd Karen Charman
Vicar of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath

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