< October 2024 >

October 2 2024 Alpha Course 7:00pm - 9:15pm Riverside Centre Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to. October 4 2024 Coffee Plus 10:30am - 12:00pm East Bridgford Garden Centre

Coffee Plus will meet on the first Friday of every month at East Bridgford Garden Centre in a reserved designated airy space just for us. Roof vents are open and we are in the Cafe overflow area within the cyclamen border.

Please book on Church Suite or Contact Helen Humphries:- humphrieshelen@gmail.com for more information.  Helen, Sue Hulme and Debbie Carby look forward to seeing you there.

 

 October 4 2024 Stathern Lodge Autumn 2024 6:30pm - 3:00pm

Riverside Church Youth Group will be holding a weekend away at Stathern Lodge this Autumn from the 4th to the 6th of October.

Stathern Lodge is a secluded set of buildings approximately 15 minutes outside of Bingham.  The event will be run by Riverside Church Youth Group Leaders. Information of Riverside Church and Youth Group can be found on the Riverside Church website.

All accommodation, food/drink and entertainment is included in the cost except optional tuck shop. Transport to and from Stathern Lodge is not provided - you will need to arrange that yourself. We will start at 18:30 on the Friday and finish at 15:00 on the Sunday. The cost of the Weekend is £65 per person, or 2 for £110. Please speak to a youth leader if cost may be an issue, it should not be an obstacle to someone attending. 

Photography and videography will take place over the weekend and images captured may be used for publicity purposes.

Please note that this event is instead of our usual Friday night youth group.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: 

JOSEPH STONE – YOUTH STAFF WORKER – 07568 104642 

Some useful links

Riverside Church: http://www.riversidechurch.org.uk/

Riverside Youth Group: http://www.riversidechurch.org.uk/access-youth-group


Essentials to bring!

  • Pillow/duvet/sleeping bag
  • Pyjamas
  • Toiletries (e.g. toothbrush/paste, shower gel
  • Towel
  • Enough clothes for two nights
  • Another pair of clothes, just in case!
  • Clothes that you don't mind getting wet
  • Warm clothes
  • Sports clothes/shoes suitable for indoor sports hall
  • Some money for the tuck shop
  • Bible, notebook, pens
  • Coat and outdoor/walking shoes/decent socks (we will be going on a walk)
  • Torch/headtorch
  • Blankets/jumpers
  • Pack of biscuits/cookies/cakes to share

 

Code of Conduct and Behavioural Expectations

  • All attendees are expected to attend the collective services.
  • All attendees must be present for all meals.
  • All attendees must conform to the curfew set by the leaders and be in their rooms by that time.
  • All attendees must remain on the site at all times, no attendee may leave for any reason that has not been agreed by a leader.
  • All attendees must not enter any room designated for the opposite gender.
  • All attendees must follow any reasonable instruction given by a Riverside Youth leader.
  • All attendees must sleep in their designated room, unless a change has been agreed by a leader.
  • All attendees are prohibited from consuming alcohol whilst attending the event.
  • All attendees are expected to maintain appropriate behavioural levels during the weekend.
  • All attendees are to agree to, and follow, these expectations at all times during the event. Attendance is an acceptance of these expectations.

Bits for Parents (Please Read)

Please complete the series of questions when booking tickets below. This information is necessary should we need to contact you whilst we are away. All information on this form is considered confidential in line with Riverside's Data Protection Policy and will be used for the purpose of administering the group or for the health and well-being of the young person. There is no accompanying consent form.

In giving consent for your child to attend, you understand that during the weekend there will be:

  • Walking, sports, physical contact games and activities in and around the Lodge.
  • Young people sleeping in dormitories/rooms with members of the same sex and that bedding is not provided so parents must supply their own.
  • No transport is provided and therefore parents are responsible for dropping off and collecting within the time parameters given.
  • Photographs taken during activities over the weekend which may be used in the advertising of the group. Parents must advise the Youth Team should you not want your child to be included in the photographs.
  • Supervision and care provided by the approved Youth Team Leaders. However, while the staff will take all reasonable care of the children, they cannot necessarily be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury suffered by a young person during or because of the activity.

Whenever medical advice or treatment is needed, the assistance of a GP or A&E Department of a hospital will be sought.  The Children Act 1989 allows a doctor to provide any necessary treatment by doing 'what is reasonable in all the circumstances of the case for the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the child's welfare'. However, the parent/carer will be contacted and advised of the situation as soon as possible.  It is important, however that as we are caring for the young people that we obtain in advance, the following information detailed below from the parent/carer.

Young people will be able to hold and manage their own medications. Where this is not possible Riverside Church will ensure that medicines are stored safely and securely. The Youth team will only accept prescribed medicines that are in date, labelled, in their original containers and include instructions for administration, dosage and storage. The Youth team will only agree to administer or supervise medication where they feel they have been given appropriate training or information from the parent. Young people should know where their medicines are held and be able to access them immediately and which leader is responsible for them. Devices such as asthma inhalers and adrenaline pens should always be readily available to the user and not locked away. If your child has access to an EpiPen then at least two should be provided for the trip. Young people should not bring non-prescribed medication for self-administration.

 

DIRECTIONS TO STATHERN LODGE – BACK PLUNGAR LN, STATHERN, MELTON MOWBRAY LE14 4EX

Directions from Bingham: Head south out of Bingham on Tithby Road towards Langar. Continue past Tithby, Langar and Harby. Just as you are about to leave Harby take a left onto Stathern Lane towards Stathern. Stay on this road for around 1 mile. You'll see a bridge going over the road in front of you, just before you reach the bridge take the left turn onto Canal Lane. After about half a mile the road will split, take the left road over the bridge. Keep going straight for another few hundred meters and Stathern Lodge is the building on the left.

 October 6 2024 Worshipcise 8:00am - 8:45am Riverside Centre October 6 2024 Reflective Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 6 2024 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 9 2024 Alpha Course 7:00pm - 9:15pm Riverside Centre Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to. October 13 2024 Reflective Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 13 2024 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 14 2024 Women's Reflective Evening 7:15pm - 9:15pm Riverside Centre We would love you to come and join us for a special reflective evening together.

There will be light refreshments followed by quiet worship, praise and prayer.

We will have a time to be still and silent and an opportunity to meditate on God's word, which will be led by the lovely Georgina.

Love Julie and the Women's Team October 15 2024 Bereavement Journey 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Bereavement Journey is a series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.

Usually run by churches, the programme uniquely offers a final session on faith questions in bereavement, provided from a Christian perspective.  This follows the main sessions and is optional, making The Bereavement Journey suitable for people of any faith or none.

The course runs for 7 weeks.

Location to be shared once signed up.

 October 16 2024 Alpha Course 7:00pm - 9:15pm Riverside Centre Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to. October 17 2024 Online Prayer Meeting 7:00am - 8:00am In this National Week of Prayer, please do come and join me as we pray for Health and Social Care. 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73042497405?pwd=QPdOjQtRkVOBtGohD1XCfEXIasZwbF.1

Meeting ID: 730 4249 7405
Passcode: H3vcgs

Everyone is welcome

Love Julie October 20 2024 Worshipcise 8:00am - 8:45am Riverside Centre October 20 2024 Reflective Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 20 2024 Exploring Baptism 10:00am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School

If you have wondered what baptism is all about, why we do it and what the Bible says about it, please come along to this Exploring Baptism breakfast meeting to find out more! We will be serving coffee and croissants.

This is an informal discussion around the subject and no commitment to be baptised is expected. 

If you are interested, our Baptism Service will be on 3rd November.

Sign up on Church Suite or contact Sarah Potter

sarahpotter@riversidechurch.org.uk

 October 20 2024 Sunday Morning Service 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School October 20 2024 Sensory Space 11:00am - 12:00pm Southwell Minster School Sensory space is a calm and quiet environment for all ages who need a sensory break. We provide calming lighting and music, weighted blanket, regulating toys and a range of activities to help support needs. We’re also available to discuss specific needs or to just have chat. October 20 2024 Cherished Single Ladies Lunch 1:30pm - 4:00pm Restaurant close to Southwell For our Cherished Single Ladies next event we thought a nice meal out on Sunday 20th Oct after the services woud be good, an afternoon to gather, eat and spend time together.  
We are planning the venue to be a pub restaurant close to Southwell.  We can arrange a lift if needed just let us know.
Please sign up if you would like to join us and we will book your place at the table. 
Love and blessings Jo Kaiser, Janina Sulek & Clare Godfrey October 22 2024 Bereavement Journey 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Bereavement Journey is a series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.

Usually run by churches, the programme uniquely offers a final session on faith questions in bereavement, provided from a Christian perspective.  This follows the main sessions and is optional, making The Bereavement Journey suitable for people of any faith or none.

The course runs for 7 weeks.

Location to be shared once signed up.

 October 23 2024 Alpha Course 7:00pm - 9:15pm Riverside Centre Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to. October 25 2024 Coffee Plus North 10:30am - 12:00pm Daffodil Tearooms, Eakring We are excited to announce the launch of a NEW ‘Coffee Plus’ event, which will take place in the north of our county… ‘Coffee Plus NORTH’!

Following on from the success of our usual ‘Coffee Plus’ events, a team of Riversiders have organised to meet at the Daffodil Tearooms in Eakring, Newark (NG22 0BL) on the last Friday of every month from 10:30am-12pm.

All are welcome for teas, cakes, chatter and fellowship! October 27 2024 Reflective Service 9:30am - 10:30am Southwell Minster School October 29 2024 Bereavement Journey 7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Bereavement Journey is a series of films and discussion groups that gently guide people bereaved at any time through the most common aspects of grief and bereavement, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.

Usually run by churches, the programme uniquely offers a final session on faith questions in bereavement, provided from a Christian perspective.  This follows the main sessions and is optional, making The Bereavement Journey suitable for people of any faith or none.

The course runs for 7 weeks.

Location to be shared once signed up.

 October 30 2024 Alpha Course 7:00pm - 9:15pm Riverside Centre Stay Curious. Try Alpha.

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

Life is better together. Alpha brings together people from all walks of life who are curious about faith. Each session starts with some time to eat, relax and get to know your group.

Each session covers a different topic of faith, either in a short talk or video. The Alpha episodes are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They’re about thirty minutes long and explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus?, How can we have faith? and How does God guide us?

The last part of an Alpha is a chance to share your thoughts on the session’s topic and discuss it in your small groups. It’s an open and welcoming environment, no matter what your opinion. There’s no pressure to say anything, but the floor is yours if you do want to. October 31 2024 Knit and natter 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Do you like to knit?

Join us for an informal afternoon at the Riverside Centre from 2pm-3:30pm on the last Thursday of every month.

Bring your own project & make some like-minded friends.

Everyone welcome, complimentary cuppa & cake included!