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"God in his great mercy has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”. 1 Peter 1:3

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Sunday Services at Speen Church

Services on a Sunday offer a warm welcome to all. Bring the whole family!

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Where little ones meet
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am
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A fantastic community meeting space

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Café & Kitchen

is open every Thursday

9am-12pm 

serving delicious cakes and freshly brewed coffee 

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Life of the Church | The Visual Diary

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JULY  |  Alpha Reunion

We were delighted to welcome to our Sunday service friends from our first ever online Alpha Course which ran last autumn.  This was the first time many of them had met in person with some coming from as far afield as Portsmouth! After the service we cemented friendships over lunch in Chapel Hall.

The next online Alpha course will start on Wednesday 22nd September, 7.30pm.  Click HERE to register and find out more!

JUNE  |  Fun Fellowship and Football BBQ

There were big cheers at England’s win over Czech Republic at the BBQ and Football on Tuesday – it was a satisfying result to a fantastic evening.  The BBQ sizzled in the late evening sunshine as we welcomed 30 guests of all ages to enjoy good food, fellowship and football.  Socially distanced tables and COVID restrictions did not hamper our guests’ enjoyment of the evening and we look forward to many more times of fellowship and fun in the future especially as we come out of lockdown!

JUNE  |  Happy Father's Day 

APRIL  |  Easter 

Our Easter celebration was extra special this year as we gathered together in person for the first time since November to celebrate our risen Saviour.  The sun shone and we were even able to sing outside in the Easter Garden!

APRIL  |  Easter Garden

The Easter Garden at Speen Church is open until Tuesday 5th April! Speen School had a wonderful afternoon exploring the Easter story in the sunshine.  Everyone is welcome - we look forward to seeing you!

FEBRUARY   |  Tree-cycling

We are delighted that Speen School is able to make use of some of the wood cut last year after the giant conifers by the Lych Gate were taken down. Ten tree rounds have been delivered and put in place at the school ready for the children to enjoy when they return 8th on March. 

FEBRUARY  |  Rainbow

The beautiful full rainbow brightening up the stormy sky over the Chapel is a symbol of hope...

“We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us! But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, Hope unswervingly, Love extravagantly. And the best of the three is Love." 1Cor13:12-13 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  |  2021

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  The Stable

In a stable in the town of Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to the King, baby Jesus. She swaddled him in cloth and laid him in a manger.

Every Christmas day Christians all over the world celebrate the miraculous story of the birth of King Jesus, the Christ and Lord and Saviour of all the world!

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  Jospeh

Meet Joseph in his carpenter's workshop. Joseph discovered that Mary was going to have a baby and felt confused and upset because they were not yet married. An angel visited him and said: “Do not be confused and upset, the baby is from God’s Holy Spirit and you should call him Jesus”.

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  The Star

The new star shines brightly letting everyone know a new King has been born!

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  Three Gifts

The Wise Men followed the star to Bethlehem, where it stopped over the place where Mary, Joseph and Jesus were staying. The Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh and worshipped Jesus. God warned them in a dream not to tell King Herod where the new King was, so they went home a different way.

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  Angels

Suddenly there was a bright light in the sky and an angel appeared. The shepherds were very frightened but the angel said: “Do not be afraid, Jesus has been born and you will find him in a stable in Bethlehem.” All the angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to everyone on earth.”

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  Shepherds

Meet the Shepherds who were looking after their sheep in the fields just outside Bethlehem...they were the first to hear the good news!

FOLLOW THE STAR  |  December 2020

Congratulations to one of the first visitors to complete the Nativity Trail - well done! The Nativity Trail is open to all until 28th December.  Click HERE for further details.

OPEN CHURCH  |  November 2020

In this new season of lockdown we are keeping the Church open for anyone who would like to come in for a few moments of peace, private prayer or to light a candle of hope in what can sometimes seem like a dark world....

The Chapel will be open Monday to Saturday 9am – 3pm during November.

Remembrance Sunday  |  November 2020

We remember all those who laid down their lives for our country in wars and other military conflicts.  A film recalling the Miracle of Dunkirk can be see on this link HERE

Churchyard Clear Up  |  October 2020

Last Saturday was dry and still, perfect conditions for the annual Churchyard clean up.  Thank you to everyone who came to help, we had a great turn out with 19 folk joining in during the course of the morning to cut hedges, strim and clear paths – do take a moment to admire the work next time you visit!

Harvest  |  4 October 2020

At our Harvest Festival we celebrated with thanksgiving the Lord's bountiful provision with donations to bless local families in need through One Can Trust and Saunderton Lodge.

The Power of Faith  |  August 2020

A short video to encourage and uplift - may it bless you.

Rainbows of Thanksgiving  |  June 2020

When out taking your daily exercise, we warmly invite you to stroll through Speen Chapel Pentecost Garden to see the beautiful pictures of rainbows that the children of Speen School have drawn as they thought about "Thank You" and "Please" prayers for those serving our country in the NHS, you are welcome to pause and add a prayer of your own. 

Pentecost  |  31st May 2020

This eye-catching display in the Chapel garden are a visual reminder of the gift of the Holy Spirit first poured out on Jesus' followers after His ascension.  Click on the video to take a tour of the garden and find out more.

VE Day  |  8th May 2020

It was a privilege to hear stories and memories shared as we delivered boxes of freshly baked scones and jam to those in our community who were there on VE Day 1945.

He is Risen!  |  April 2020

They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.....The angel said to the women, “He is not here; he has risen!" Luke 24:2-3 and Mark 16:6

Speen Church Easter Garden

India  |  March 2020

Paul and James spent a busy week at Agape School and Bible College with Agape Alive in India earlier this month just before the country closed its boarders due to COVID-19.  

Induction of Rev. Tim Deller  |  29 February 2020

The induction of Rev. Tim Deller as Minister of Speen Church was a joy filled occasion as we celebrated Tim and Rosi's arrival to Speen with friends from the community, local churches and guests from further afield.  

"See I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up, do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:19. 

Welcome!  |  February 2020 

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving": Psalm 100:4. The gate from the Village to Chapel Hall has a new inscription beautifully carved by the same craftsman who worked on the village war memorial at the Lych Gate.  

Wheels 4 Moira  |  January 2020 

After months of patient waiting, Moira and team have finally taken delivery of a brand new car which will make travelling for the Mother and Child Project in a remote region of South Gonder, Ethiopia, both safer and easier.

You can watch a video with the latest news about the project here.

TLG Sunday | 6th October

Rachel Dawson from Christian charity TLG spoke about the incredible work TLG do with churches across the UK to bring hope and a future for children and young people struggling with school, poverty and holiday hunger. Listen to Rachel's talk here. Find out more about TLG here.

Celebration on the Field | 15th September

The sun shone, the coffee flowed, the cakes were plentiful and the Playing Field rang with praise and thanksgiving for another wonderful Speen Festival!

New Wine United 19 | 3rd - 9th August

The new site at Peterborough proved to be a successful venue for this year's Church holiday with New Wine - excellent teaching, inspiring worship, fun, BBQs.... all in glorious sunshine!  Join us next year! Info here

Ladies Breakfast | July 

Ladies from the community enjoyed a delicious breakfast cooked by the men followed by an excellent and challenging talk by Michael Spurr, former Chief Executive of HM Prison and Probation Service. 

Croquet 'n chips | June 

The annual Men's Croquet Tournament was hotly contested as usual.  A fish and chip feast was followed by two rounds of croquet ....mutterings about long grass and foul play were duly ignored and a great evening was had by all!

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Men's Breakfast | 16th March 

Around 50 men enjoyed a full English Breakfast in Chapel Hall followed by a profound and engaging talk:"Inside Out - Reflections on Crime, Punishment and Rehabilitation"  with Michael Spurr, Chief Executive HM Prison and Probation Service

Toddlers and Toddlers | March 

Carers and Tots enjoy fun together on Tuesdays in Chapel Hall.

Communion  | Shared on the first Sunday of the month