Merland Rise Church

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

✨ Got a young person aged 11–18? Don’t let them miss this! ✨

ELEVATE is coming to Merland Rise Church 🎉
📅 Saturday 27th June
⏰ 6–8pm

This is a brilliant evening for young people to make new friends and enjoy a mix of great food, games, music, worship, and real-life Bible teaching - all in a relaxed and welcoming environment 🙌

💬 Whether they already come to church or have never been before, everyone is welcome!

👉 Parents, why not encourage your young person to come along -nand invite a friend too!

📝 You can sign up via: merlandrisechurch.org.uk/events

03/06/2026

🌿 Community Garden Opening Tomorrow! 🌿

Join us tomorrow from 11am – 1:30pm as we open up the community garden for a fun, family-friendly time together!
🌼 Enjoy themed specials & delicious cakes
🥒 Kids can join our Tzatziki-making workshop
🌱 Get hands-on with herb planting sessions
🕵️‍♀️ Plus a herb treasure hunt for the little ones!
And of course… it wouldn’t be a British garden without a bit of rain now would it! ☔🌿

02/06/2026

💸 Budgeting like a boss starts here! 💸

Struggling to manage your money? Want to feel more in control of your finances? The CAP Money Coaching Course is here to help you take confident steps toward a healthier financial future.

Join this free, friendly, and practical course from Christians Against Poverty (CAP)—a trusted UK charity helping people gain control of their finances and build brighter futures.

📅 Dates: Wednesdays 10th, 17th & 24th June 2026
⏰ Time: 10 - 11:30am

During this course, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Build and stick to a realistic budget
✅ Reduce stress around money
✅ Take simple steps toward financial freedom

The course is completely FREE and open to everyone.
📧 To book your place, contact Lucy:
[email protected]
📞 07572 279144

01/06/2026

📖 New Testament in a Year – Week Nineteen✨
👉 This week we’re reading:
Acts, Chapters 16 - 21

27/05/2026

✨ Got questions about life, faith, or Jesus? ✨
Why not come and try Alpha?

Our Alpha Taster Course is a relaxed and welcoming space to explore the Christian faith, ask honest questions, and hear different perspectives — no pressure, no follow-up, just conversation.

Better yet, it’s a great opportunity to bring a friend along and explore together!

📅 Starting Thursday 11th June
🕗 8:00pm

Across 4 weeks, we’ll look at big questions like:
💭 Is there more to life than this?
✝️ Who is Jesus?
❓ Why did Jesus die?
🙏 How can we have faith?

Whether you’re new to faith, curious, or just want to chat and listen, you’d be so welcome.
📲 Find out more or sign up: merlandrisechurch.org.uk/events

25/05/2026

📖 New Testament in a Year – Week Eighteen✨
👉 This week we’re reading:
Acts, Chapters 10 - 15

22/05/2026

Join us on Sundays at 10:30

21/05/2026

18/05/2026

📖 New Testament in a Year – Week Seventeen✨
👉 This week we’re reading:
Act, Chapters 4 - 9