Everyone from every church in Woking is invited to Woking United Reformed Church at 6.45pm on Sunday, 19 January 2014 for a joint service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

The theme of the service will be "Is Christ Divided?" The speaker will be the Very Revd Monsignor Malachy Keegan, former Prisons Advisor to the Catholic Bishops of England & Wales. Refreshments will be provided following the service.

Please do come and support this important event for our local churches.

Admission free There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Church Property Fund and the Woking Hospice.

Car Parking in the Heathside Road car park is only £1.20 from 7pm (for all night) and there are no street parking restrictions in the evening.

Linvoy Primus was a professional footballer for over 20 years. He began his career at Charlton Athletic; and after a period with Barnet and three successful seasons with Reading, he transferred to Portsmouth. During his time there, Linvoy worked under three different managers: Harry Redknapp, Velimir Zajec and Alain Perrin.

The Milton End stand at Fratton Park was renamed the 'Linvoy Primus Community Stand' because of his outstanding services to the club.

"Linvoy Primus, a man with a big smile, big personality and an exciting testimony who communicates very well"

Venue: Charlie Choy's Restaurant and Bar, Units 12 -14, The Centrium, Victoria Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7PB

Date: Tuesday 25th March 12.40 for 1.00pm, ending at 1.50 pm.

Costs: No charge, but we invite a contribution of £10/head to cover costs. A pan Asian buffet will be provided.

Booking: To help us get the catering right, please book with Martin Smith on 07795 973814 or emailmartin@peoplecentred.co.uk

Saturday 10th May 10am - 12pm 

Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking 

Please bring donations of plants on Friday evening or in the morning. Thank you.

As part of our programme of musical events, we're delighted to present Dan Forshaw and band, in concert on Saturday 14 June. Award-winning jazz sax player Dan is bringing his tour to Woking, marking the 200th birthday of Adolphe Sax and celebrating the work of John Coltrane, Stan Getz and Sonny Rollins, among others.

For full details, please see www.stmaryofbethany.org.uk/whatson.htm

Pampered Chef Party – “Cooking Solutions for All”

Saturday 12 July from 7.30 to 10.00pm

At Trinity Methodist Church, Brewery Road, Woking, GU21 4LH

Please contact Tarina Berry on 01483 382066 or 0778 7923450 if you would like more information or to come.

An Evening With Jonathan Veira

Jonathan Veira is a lot more than an opera singer as audiences of his one-man show will testify.  Thoroughly adept on keyboard and guitar and sounding completely at home in a range of styles and sounds; from Louis Armstrong ("What A Wonderful World") to Billy Joel, to Gershwin, to Eric Bibb ("Want Jesus To Walk With Me"), he's also known to do an impressive Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and even Coldplay!

In a Christian context Jonathan shares his faith in a natural, non-threatening way, concentrating on the centrality of God in his life. This makes it ideal as a low-key evangelistic event, where Christians can bring along their friends, confident that the entertainment is both top quality and with a clear message about faith.

Tickets £5 Under-16 Free

(Profits to Children With Special Needs Foundation)

Woking United Reformed Church, White Rose Lane GU22 7HA

Phone 01483 763

Coffee Morning Plus

Friday 26 September from 11.30 to 2.30

As well as Coffee/Tea/Squash and home baked cakes you will have the opportunity to win prizes in the guessing events – the name of the teddy;  the weight of the cake; and how many sweets are in the jar!

The Man Jesus The New Victoria Theatre Wed 22 October, 7.30pm

Tickets £21.50 each. Groups - 1 in 10 go free. No booking fees or charges apply

Simon Callow in The Man Jesus  

This extraordinary play looks back two thousand years to witness key moments in the life of ‘the man Jesus’, through the eyes of the people who knew him. 

Simon Callow, one of Britain's best-loved actors, performs this fresh and moving account of biblical stories including the raising of Lazarus, the wedding at Cana and the journey to Jerusalem. His powerful portrayal of the tyrants, traitors and madmen in Jesus’ life asks people of all faiths and none: what sort of a man was able to inspire the history of the world?

Thought-provoking, thrilling and full of wit, this production premiered to great acclaim at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, and now embarks on a strictly limited UK tour.

Toreserve a Group of 10+ please contact  debbieparsley.nvt@hotmail.com

The Men's Ministry at ChristChurch Woking are organising a ‘Vital' Men's Day event with speakers Michael Cooper and Paul Kerensa on 25th October 9:30am-1pm at Christchurch.

Tickets cost £5 per person with an additional £5 for lunch if required. For more info and to book tickets online, please follow below link http://www.christchurchwoking.org/Groups/246721/Christ_Church_Woking/growing/Forthcoming_Events/VITAL_Mens_Event/VITAL_Mens_Event.aspx

To mark the anniversary of the founding of the UN there will be a special Woking Debate with Tom Miller (Labour candidate for Woking at the last election) and Neville Grant (Secretary and ex Chair of London and SE Region UNA) opening the discussion.

This year’s Woking Debates have been very well attended and have provided a rare opportunity for local residents to share their views on important issues.

As part of Silent Night, a nationwide football and community initiative, Woking Football Club will be hosting a Christmas Carol celebration in partnership with the Woking churches and community organisations. We will recall the Christmas Truce 1914 when opposing soldiers laid down their arms, remembered the hope of the Christmas story, sang carols and played football. As well as remembrance we will also celebrate the promise and renewal of Christmas and the diversity and vitality in our community.

Special ingredients include carols and readings, former Premier League defender Linvoy Primus, community choir, school choir, military band, the Unity band, historic display and specially produced event programme. We will also be giving tours prior to the event.

Silent Night is not a profit event and the retiring collection will be for Woking Hospice and Engage schools project. 

Doors open at 6pm