Sunday, 24th December,
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
For Christmas events and services, see Christmas 2020
CAROLLING, (HOPE OUTREACH UK)
7.30pm at St Mary's Church, Church Green Road, Bletchley MK3 6BJ
A great time of Christmas music, fun, singing and Christmas delights.
tickets £10; children admitted free; supporting the Children's Orphanage in Sri Lanka; Musical Director Roger Windmill; Accompanist Ed Tomlinson;
For more information on Hope Outreach UK, see HopeOutreachUK or contact Dr Sam Muthuveloe tel: 01908 668829; email: sam.muthuveloe@hopeoutreach.org.uk
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 15th,, 16th & 17th December
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE,
4pm at the Parish Church on Newport Pagnell High Street
Saturday, 16th December,
CTNP FAMILY NATIVITY,
10.30am–11.30am on Newport Pagnell High Street,
followed by carols
Find some thoughts and stories inspired by Christmas at
or
For pictures of this year's event, and more Christmas events see Christmas 2020
U3A CONCERT,
7.30pm Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell
ANDANTE IN CONCERT --- Come Carolling,
7.45pm United Reformed Church, Newport Pagnell
TEAPOT & SING,
2pm, Newport Pagnell Methodist Church
CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS with the CITY ORCHESTRA,
6–7.30pm at the Parish Church, Newport Pagnell
Thursday 14th December at 1945,
Saturday 16th December at 1500
CONCERTS AT THE URC,
at the United Reformed Church on Newport Pagnell High Street
CHRISTMAS FAIR,
at St Bede's Catholic Church, Newport Pagnell
ABRAHAM MWANGI,
7pm at the United Reformed Church on Newport Pagnell High Street
includes fish and chip supper (suggested donation £6
WORSHIP & HEALING MEETING FOR ALL,
10am–12.30 at St Luke's, Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell
Open to everyone to praise God, and learn more about his healing power;
To find out what has already been going on, see What about healing?
ALL WELCOME
Sunday, 24th September,
CTNP COMMUNITY SONGS OF PRAISE
at the Parish Church, Newport Pagnell High Street
Saturday, 16th September
Saturday, 9th September,
BRF FESTIVAL OF PRAYER
Ripon College, Cuddesdon near Wheatley, Oxford OX44 9EX
The BRF Festival of Prayer 2017, Saturday 9th September 2017, 10am to 4.30pm, see Festival of Prayer
Sunday, 3rd September,
LAKES LANE GARDENS OPEN
1.30pm—5pm Lakes Lane, Newport Pagnell
Come along to see the gardens if you can.
There will be a display of photos and information on the history of the lane. Proceeds from programme sales, refreshments, raffle and plant sales will go to Willen Hospice.
Adults £2.50; children, supervised by an adult, free;
Contact: Carol Smith tel: 01908 613281 or email carolsmith52@yahoo.co.uk
Monday 14th–18th August
Find more details at CTNP Holiday Club
Help with the Club is always very welcome; If you would like to help see the relevant webpage.
Saturday 5th August
Sunday 23rd July
Friday 21st July
Thursday, 22nd June,
CTNP Forum & AGM with Guest Speaker
7.30pm at the Methodist Church on the High Street, Newport Pagnell
ALL WELCOME
An opportunity to find out about and participate in the activities of CTNP, and meet some of those involved.
Additionally, there will be short talks on
- the Baptist Church Development Plan
- an update on the Meade Centre project at the United Reformed Church
- A Guest Speaker Phil Evans, Regional Coordinator of Christian Aid, is expected to talk about Christian Aid work in Africa, including Burkina Faso (the Food for Change project)
Sunday, 18th June
Friday, 16th June
Monday, 12th June
Saturday, 10th June
Tuesday, 6th June,
SOLIDARITY VIGIL FOR LONDON
7pm at the Milton Keynes Rose in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
Organised by the Ahmadyyya Muslim Association Milton Keynes (Preseident, Mubasher Maqbool, mobile: 07561 455561), to condemn the heinous terrorist attack and to commend the speedy befitting response of our emergency services.
This is to stand up for unity and against hatred. The Deputy Mayor wil be attending
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Pentecost Sunday, 4th June,
services in the churches of Newport Pagnell
for more details see Easter 2021
Wednesday, 31st May—Saturday 3rd June,
EACH DAY between Ascension and Pentecost
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
in Newport Pagnell Parish Church
- Drop in any time between 10am and 4pm
- children's corner
- refreshments
Opportunities each day to take time out in a calm and peaceful environment to think about situations we face, reflect on our feelings and consider our own values and beliefs.
starting Wednesday, 31st May,
Friday, 26th May
Thursday, 25th May–Sunday 4th June
This prayer wave was started in 2016 as an Anglican initiative, but has widened to other Christians in 2017.
For more information see www.oxford.anglican.org/mission-ministry/projects (...)
For pictures see www.facebook.com/MKMissionPartnership/
Wednesday, 24th May,
NEW BISHOP OF OXFORD IN MK,
7.30pm at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Central MK
Bishop Steven will share some ideas and take questions; then he will launch the 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer relay which will include the following churches around Milton Keynes on the dates indicated.
starting Sunday, 21st May,
AN EVENING SERIES OF 6 SESSIONS ON THE SUBJECT OF PRAYER
6pm, Sundays, at the United Reformed Church in Newport Pagnell (MK16 0AH)
Come along and join as we think about prayer in a wide rangng and interactive way; challenging our thinking and sharing our experiences
May 21st: WHAT IS PRAYER? led by Dr Robert Ellis, Principal, Regent's Park College, Oxford
May 28th: DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRAYER; quotes around them and discussion
June 4th: STYLES OF PRAYER
June 11th: OUR EXPERIENCES OF PRAYER; an opportunity to share
June 18th: MULTI-FAITH PRAYING
June 25th: Follow up: discussion and sharing;
Monday, 8th May,
CELTIC CHRISTIANITY FOR TODAY,
7pm in the Chapel, St Paul's Catholic School, Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall
A lecture by Revd Fr Allan R Jones CRIC looking at what can be understood bby the term 'Celtic Christianity'
Saturday, 29th April,
TAIZE EVENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS—BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham weekend 28th Apr to 1st May
Ruth Maxey, with the support of Hope MK, is planning to take a group of young adults to a day of the Taize Event in Birmingman during 28th April & 1st May.
Contact Ruth at mkcommunityministry@gmail.com to find out more.
So far in February, 300 participants from 17 different countries have signed up for the weekend; if you want to go for the week-end, it is cheaper to register before the end of February.
More information at Taize Event
"In the wake of a number of international events which have underlined divisions in our societies, we wish to celbrate the beauty of the commitment lived out by many Christians and others of goodwill. With very humble means they contribute to the building up of trust and community, and point to another future. We also want the meeting to give confirmation to those whose commitments are discreet or hidden, encouraging them and renewing their joy."
[from the website]
Saturday, 22nd April,
TRAIDCRAFT BIG BREW
10am–midday at the United Reformed Church in Newport Pagnell
Please come along; ALL WELCOME for coffee, tea and cakes
In support of Traidcraft
Easter Sunday, 16th April,
services in the churches of Newport Pagnell
for more details and other resources, see Easter 2021
Easter Saturday, 15th April,
watch out for a CTNP event
morning,
High Street, Newport Pagnell
Celebrate the promise and joy of the risen Christ of Easter.
see Easter: What's the bottom line?, Apr17 Rev Jack Walker
and other resources at Easter 2021
Good Friday, 14th April,
CTNP event to witness to the Good Friday Crucifixion
starting 11.45am, Market Hill, Newport Pagnell High Street
Witness to the price Jesus paid for holding to His mission to bear testimony to the Kingdom of God.
Start at Market Hill (outside Boots) at 11.45am, followed by a united service at the Parish Church at noon.
For the hymns see GoodFriday2017 CTNP Walk of Witness Hymns
Find the following readings: Matthew 27:27-37; Luke 23:33-34; Luke23:39-43; John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:39-30 and some poems at Easter 2021
Other Easter resources at Easter: Why the Crucifixion?, Apr17 Rev Jack Walker and at Easter 2021
Palm Sunday, 9th April,
services in the churches of Newport Pagnell
for more details see Easter 2021
Saturday, 8th April,
CEILIDH
Saturday, 18th March,
(monthly) LADIES BREAKFAST
8.30am–10.30am at Frosts Garden Centre
LENT COURSE FOR ALL CHURCHES TOGETHER,
Wednesday afternoons, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March,
2.30pm – 4pm at Lovat Hall (Baptist Church) in Newport Pagnell
Friday evenings, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March,
7.30pm – 9pm at the United Reformed Church in Newport Pagnell
The purpose of the meetings is for the various CTNP congregations to meet together during Lent, to study together and learn from one another.
Come to one Wednesday afternoon or Friday evening meeting each week to take part;
Last year these meetings were based around films, this year they will be based around works of art; Each week the topic will be different.
For more information see Lent
Lent Lunches 2017
to raise money for Christian Aid,
is intended to take place at
the United Reformed Church (URC) Hall
for six Fridays from
Friday 3rd March — Friday 7th April
If you would like to volunteer to help, see Lent
Friday, 3rd March,
WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2017
2pm at St Bede's Catholic Church, Newport Pagnell
Women's World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women, who come together to observe a common day of prayer on the first Friday in March each year. This yea's service has been prepared by the women of the Philippines.
For the background to the annual Women's World Day of Prayer, and previous events in Newport Pagnell, see Women's World Day of Prayer
Everyone, both men and women, are welcome to this event.
Thursday, 2nd March,
A WORKSHOP ON INTERFAITH PRAYER
Tuesday, 28th February,
ART EXHIBITION OPENING
6pm–8pm at Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Central Milton Keynes
For more information see About belief - notes on various talks
Saturday, 25th February,
HEALING PERSPECTIVES WITH REVD NICK EVANS AT ST LUKE'S
The second meeting of 2017
Saturday 25th February,
10am–12.30,
St Luke's, Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8JQ
ALL ARE WELCOME
Another Saturday morning meeting, especially for those who found it difficult to get to the previous evening meetings. Some prayer, worship, fellowship, and an opportunity to let God speak through each in discussions about how to take the activity forward
More information at What about healing?
Saturday, 18th February,
(monthly) LADIES BREAKFAST
8.30am–10.30am at Frosts Garden Centre
Wednesday, 8th February,
ACTION EVENING—MK CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT GROUP
7.30pm at Whaddon Way Church, Bletchley
Join an evening seeking to make a difference by writing about topical environmental concerns to our MPs, companies, MK Council and local newspapers, and by filling in campaign cards
Sunday, 5th February,
PULPIT SWAP—HEAR & MEET A NEW PREACHER
at all the Newport Pagnell churches
This is the Newport Pagnell churches response to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; a time that is observed at different times in the Spring by different churches.
For the Milton Keynes response, see event on January 19th (above)
Wednesday, 1st February
Thursday, 19th January,
PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2017
7.45pm–9.15pm at Christ Church, Stantonbury MK14 6BN
Saturday, 14th January,
THE 9th HEALING PERSPECTIVES WITH REVD NICK EVANS AT ST LUKE'S
10–12.30 at St Luke's, Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell MK16 8JQ
ALL ARE WELCOME
A Saturday morning meeting, especially for those who found it difficult to get to the previous evening meetings. The general format of the meeting includes a short presentation, questions and discussion, and some healing practice for those that wish. For more information, see What about healing?