Documentary: The People’s Emergency Briefing
You are invited to attend a showing of the documentary film, ‘The People’s Emergency briefing’. This is based on the National Briefing at Westminster in November 2025, where experts gave presentations to MPs and other decision makers about the climate and nature crisis. The presentations covered vital information about risks to health, food security, and economic stability, amongst other issues. This important film is being shown so that everyone can learn the truth about this escalating crisis which is already changing our lives.
There will be several showings of this film in Reading. We are particularly inviting Christians in Reading to attend one being held on 23 April at 7.30pm at St John and St Stephen's Church, Orts Road. There will be a post film discussion about what we can do to turn things around and how we can prepare for the changes ahead. Entrance is free. Please could you advertise this and come along - with a friend. There is a poster attached so that you can advertise this in your churches.
You can find out more about the briefing at https://www.nebriefing.org/. Email reading@greenchristian.org.uk for queries about the event on 23rd.
Reading Creation Group Talks
Gavin Cox of Answers In Genesis will be giving two talks exploring the intelligence of early man, examining historical constructions such as the pyramids and the Antikythera Mechanism.
Discipleship Explored
Discipleship Explored is starting Tuesday 28th April, meeting weekly until the 23rd June from 7:30-9pm in the New Room.
A space to explore what it really means to follow Jesus, ask questions, and grow in faith. Everyone is welcome whether you’re new to faith or have been a Christian for years. You can sign up by emailing the office.
Transgender - Understanding and Response
Trans young people are too often spoken about as a political issue, a cultural controversy, or a theological battleground – rather than as real people with real stories. Many youth leaders are left asking: How do we respond with wisdom, compassion, and integrity when a trans young person is part of our youth group or wider community?
In this YSE Deep Dive, Chris Curtis shares his personal journey of listening and learning from trans young people themselves, alongside exploring the range of ways youth ministry can thoughtfully approach this complex and sensitive topic. Expect a space that is honest, grounded, and practical – helping you lead with both conviction and care.
SCBA is a Youthscape Essentials license holder, which means that our Church Members are able to book for free. Please get in touch with office.administrator@scba.org.uk for the code.
Dominion Seminar
Join John G. Lake Ministries UK & Europe for a seminar designed for you to work in the dominion living that Jesus Christ has restored to us.
Teens and Tweens parenting event
Tweens and Teens: What every parent needs to know is coming to Reading on 7 May.
Our Early Bird offer gives you the chance to get your ticket for just £6 until 27 March 🎉
This live event offers hope and help for parents through the turbulence of the leap from childhood to adolescence.
Tweens and Teens: What every parent needs to know will explore how you can come alongside your child as they try and establish their identity, assert their independence and find their place in the world.
During the event, Robin Vincent and Cathy Madavan combine decades of parenting experience with research-based principles, helping you make the best choices for your family.
Church Day Away
Join the Church Day Away at Rushall Farm on 16th May 2026. Book your place using the form in the WW. This is a wonderful opportunity for all four congregations to gather together as one Church — to sing, pray and learn in fellowship. There will be a varied programme for children and youth, along with free time to relax, chat and enjoy one another’s company.
Reading Aglow
Speaker: Teri Goodyear
Teri's life shifted dramatically between 1975 and 1978; from marriage to loss, accusation and unanswered questions. Through Prayer and Faith, God made a way, granting her seven months of bail and a story that continues to inspire! Join us for a wonderful morning.
Saturday 18th April 2026 at 9.30a.m.
Venue: Southcote Family Church, RG30 3BL
Cost: £3, Free to first timers..More info: www.facebook.com/readingaglow
The Bereavement Journey
Whether your bereavement was recent or many years ago, this course creates a safe, welcoming space to explore the impact of grief, understand your experience, and consider helpful next steps. Led by trained facilitators, each session combines thoughtful video content with the opportunity for conversation and reflection.
Run by the Greyfriars Bereavment team in partnership with the charity AtaLoss, The Bereavement Journey® offers holistic support, including helpful signposting and resources. The final session explores questions of faith in the context of bereavement from a Christian perspective — and is completely optional, making the course open to people of any faith or none.
If you're navigating loss, you don't have to do it alone — come and take this journey with us.
Dates:
7:30PM - 9:15PM
To ensure you gain the full benefit from the course, please make sure that you can attend every session
Tues April 14th
Tues April 21st
Tues April 28th
Tues May 5th
Tues May 12th
Tues May 19th
Tues May 26th - optional faith session
Worship 24/7
Come join worshippers, intercessors and creatives as we worship Jesus, seek His face and pray for restoration in our nation!
Easter Sunday Baptism Service
Join us 10:45 for a Easter Sunday Baptismal Service in the Kings Room. We will be celebrating the baptism of 7 candidates. Please be aware that we will have an overflow room with the livestream in the Wycliffe Room due to the large number of people expected.
Easter Sunday Service
There will be a 45minute reflective service in the Wycliffe Room at 9am. This is an opportunity for us all to join together and start Easter day in prayer and worship.
Salvation Army Easter Service
Easter Sunday Service
Sunday 5th April, 8am - 8:30am
Band Stand in Forbury Gardens
A service to celebrate Easter Sunday with the band of Reading Central Salvation Army.
Walk of Witness
We will begin our Walk of Witness at Our Lady of Peace and conclude at Wycliffe Baptist Church, followed by tea, coffee, and hot cross buns. Here is the FULL order of proceedings:
📍 9:30 – Our Lady of Peace (Start)
📍 9:55 – Earley St Peter's
📍 10:20 – Anderson Baptist Church
📍 10:45 – Park URC (including children's activity)
📍 11:15 – Wycliffe Baptist Church (including children's activity)
☕ 11:30 – Refreshments.
If anyone is unable to walk the entire distance, they can go directly to Wycliffe Baptist Church at 11 AM and join the singing there. We would love for you to participate in this event, help spread the word, and pray for good weather.
Pancakes & Prayer
Join us as we gather as a whole church family for Prayer and Pancakes on Tuesday 31st March from 5:30 to 7pm. We will begin with sung worship before moving around a variety of interactive prayer stations, ending with a time of sharing and pancakes. People of all ages are encouraged to join us for this time of prayer.
Salvation Army Palm Sunday Service
Palm Sunday Service
Sunday 29th March, 12pm
Broad Street, outside M&S
A service to celebrate Palm Sunday with the band of Reading Central Salvation Army.
Palm Sunday
All of our services will run as usual, but at the 10:45 Kings Room service we will start with worship and palm crosses on the forecourt before making our way inside.
Easter Lego Workshop
Join our Easter Lego workshop on Saturday 28th March between 4:30 and 6:30pm. The session will be running alongside the forecourt outreach so that Lego lovers from the church and the local community can attend. If your family is a Lego loving family, put the date in the diary and join us for Lego building and animation. If you are able, download a stop motion app and bring a tripod stand for your phone if you have one. Contact us for more details.
Midweek Service
On 26th March from 11:30 -12:30pm we will have a Easter service. This will be followed by lunch (£3 minimum donation).
Aglow Encounter Meeting
Speaker: Anita Prince
Anita is married to Steve, Chaplain of Reading Football Club. She has survived cancer, failed operations, and the struggles of supporting a daughter with mental health issues. Her passion is to see others living in Jesus' provision for them, through the pain and disappointments of life.
Join us for a wonderful evening! Monday 16th March 2026 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Southcote Family Church, RG30 3BL
Cost: £3, Free to first timers.
More info: www.facebook.com/readingaglow
Reading Youth Night
READING YOUTH NIGHT
8th 7-9pm at Lower Earley Baptist Church
£1 per young person
Young Adults Worship Evening
Young Adults Worship Evening - on 7th March, 7pm at Carey Baptist Church. This is an evening of sung worship and prayer aimed at 18-35s from all around Reading to worship our Lord together. It is a joy and privilege to worship our Lord and even better when we can encourage one another in doing so and join together as a community of brothers and sisters from all across Reading. For more info: Charlie-kvfc@hotmail.com or micahjoelcooke@gmail.com.
World Day of Prayer
A duplicate event will happen at 2.00 p.m. at St. Michael’s and All Angels, Basingstoke Rd, Reading RG7 1AP. (The service is followed by refreshments.)
World Day of Prayer
You are invited to a women-led prayer movement in March, with prayer content written by sisters in Nigerian churches. Each year a different country featured in the Day of Prayer.
For more information about the World Day of Prayer, go to their website: World Day of Prayer | a women led, global, ecumenical movement
An Evening with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek
An In Conversation event exploring faith, leadership, and justice in the modern world. Join us for an inspiring conversation with The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and Reading alumna. Drawing on her journey from speech and language therapist to pioneering church leader, she'll reflect on her time at Reading and the role of faith in the modern world. The Rt Revd Rachel will be interviewed by Bishop Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading, drawing on her experience in the Prison Service and reconciliation. Admission is FREE but booking is essential. Book your place here Chaplaincy Lecture - University of Reading
Model Railway Exhibition
Our Church member, Richard, will again be running a model railway exhibition in the Warehouse on 21st February. If you are able to help with setting up, selling tickets on the door, making and selling sandwiches etc, or helping tidy up at the end of the day, even if only for a couple of hours, please contact Richard.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Death, Loss and Grief
Greyfriars Church Reading are hosting a thought-provoking evening exploring how artificial intelligence such as digital reconstructions and griefbots are transforming the way we understand death, remembrance, and grief. The evening will open with a talk from Dr Nathan Mladin (Theos) followed by a panel discussion with Nick Jones (Seen & Unseen) and Revd Canon Yvonne Tulloch (Yvonne Tulloch). Date: Thursday 19th of February. Time: 7:15pm. Venue: Greyfriars Church Reading, 64 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EH. Click Here for tickets or use the QR code on the flyer below.
Holiday at Home - Seniors week
We’re hosting a fun, beach themed event for seniors from 18-21 February, 10AM-3PM. There’ll be games, quizzes, a short devotional, crafts, food, and more! All seniors are welcome to come to all or part of the week. If you are interested in coming you can get in touch with the office or sign up at the welcome desk.
Miracle Outreach
Miracle Outreach - The Pavilion 13th/14th March 2026 (Fri-Sat). For more details see flyer or visit the Jesus Encounter Ministries website. Last year they hosted the same event and the power of the Holy Spirit produced miracles of healing and deliverance, raised the faith of those who attended, brought people to believing in Jesus and left many with a fresh anointing.
Galentine's Dinner
Galentine's Dinner - FULLY BOOKED
Join us for a two course meal for an opportunity to gather as beloved daughters of God. The Galentine's dinner is on February 7th, 7-9pm. All women over the age of 16 are welcome! If you would like to come, please sign up by getting in touch with the church office. Deadline to sign up is 1st February! WyWo are asking for a contribution of £5 towards the costs of the meal.
Worship 24/7 Reading
Join us for a worship and prayer evening on Friday 6 February 2026, 6.30-9.30pm at Southcote Family Church, 280a Southcote Lane, RG30 3BL.Feel free to come at any time during the 3 hours of worship as flow with the Spirit, and seek the light of God's face for our town.
Do it again - student event
24/7 prayer student event at 7pm on 30th January at Wycliffe. Join us as we sing, listen to testimonies and pray for students to come to know Jesus. We are praying that many young adults (and others) will be activated in evangelism, prayer and mission...
Meetings like this will be happening across the country at the same time
Women's Event - Reading Aglow
Speaker: Andrea Rogers
Andrea suffered with a chronic illness for many years, and found healing in Jesus. She has since been on a journey of learning to walk to n the freedom he offers. Her passion is for others to know the love of Jesus, and to experience the freedom and peace he offers..
Join us for a wonderful evening!
Date and time: Monday 19th January 2026 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Southcote Family Church, RG30 3BL
Cost: £3, Free to first timers..More info: www.facebook.com/readingaglow
Alpha
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a relaxed and friendly space where we explore life, faith, and meaning together. The evening begins with a free meal, followed by a short talk and the chance to chat in small groups. All welcome!
Every Friday night at 7pm, starting on Friday 9 January.
