Forgiveness is a central theme in Jesus’ teaching. It is why Jesus had to die on the cross, so that we might be forgiven. But what do we need to be forgiven from? Surely, most of us aren’t that bad as people, are we!
So imagine how forgiveness could be a gift that brings healing and releases life. What if you got what it is be forgiven, and then you became a life-healer and life-bringer to others?
Maybe you need to forgive yourself. Maybe you need to give someone from your past. It’s time to remove the roadblocks that are blocking your path to reaching your potential and be set free.
On Sunday mornings for three weeks in February we’ll look at finding healing in forgiveness, receiving and giving, to create softer, tender hearts towards those in broken, bruised relationships. We’ll learn to forgive in an unforgiving world.
February 2, 2018 in news & events, this week by andrew
The Vineyard National Leaders’ Conference, at Trent Vineyard in Nottingham, starts tomorrow.
Over 1200 leaders from across the movement will be gathering for four days of teaching and ministry, which includes a number of us from Stour Valley Vineyard. Please pray that this will be a significant time for our movement, as well as for those going from our church.
The good news is that you can be part of the experience too. Catch the main morning and evening sessions live online and watch from the comfort of your living room. Simply click here. You can also download the VCUKI app on your mobile device at:
Speakers include John and Debby Wright (Vineyard National Leaders), Jon Tyson (Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York) and Mike Pilavachi (Soul Survivor).
We hope you enjoy joining in at home!
January 29, 2018 in event, news & events by andrew
Come and join us for an evening to enjoy Gods presence through long worship, a short talk and response.
From 7pm, Sunday 20 May at the Vineyard Centre.
January 9, 2018 in news & events by andrew
If you’re too busy to think about taking a day out to pray, it’s exactly why you should!
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Assington Hall. Take the space to bathe in God’s presence and replenish your soul. Use the precious time to allow God to speak to you through rest and reflection. It might mean booking a day off work, but it will be a day well spent. You’ll need to bring a packed lunch, a Bible, notebook and pen. Drinks will be served on arrival from 9am and will be provided throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming you there.
WHEN Thursday 18 January 2018 from 09:30 to 15:00
- WHERE Assington Hall – Assington
Please note the office will be closed for this event. We will be open as normal on Friday 19 January
January 6, 2018 in news & events by andrew
On Friday 26 January Stour Valley Vineyard will be presenting Paddington, at The Quay Theatre in Sudbury.
Do come and join us at the movies and forget those January blues. Doors open at 6:00pm, invite your friends and family along to what will be a fabulous film night for all the family.
Some of the money raised from tickets sales will go towards supporting the work of Storehouse Foodbank.
Tickets are on sale at the Welcome Point at church From Sunday 7 January 2018 or from the church office during the week. Children (15 & under): £3.50 I Adults: £5
January 3, 2018 in news & events by andrew
Join us for our hugely popular Glow – community carol service on Christmas Eve, from 6:30pm at the Delphi Centre.
This is a great way to start Christmas – so do invite your family and friends to enjoy the celebrations too. Arrive from 6pm to a warm welcome with drinks and festive treats. The service starts at 6:30pm lasting about an hour, packed with familiar carols, readings, and drama, along with a short talk on the reason for the season.
We are really looking forward to welcoming the community to celebrate the birth of Jesus with carols by glowstick.
December 6, 2017 in event, news & events by andrew
Over the Christmas period, the church office will be closed from 3pm on Friday 22 December and will be re-open on Tuesday 2 January 2018 at 10.00am.
Storehouse Foodbank will be closed on Tuesday 26 December, the next drop-in session will be Friday 29 December, 1.00-3.00pm.
If you need to get in touch with us please send us an email and we will get back to you when we are back in the office on Tuesday 2 January.
In the meantime, we hope you have a fabulous Christmas and pray you have a blessed 2018.
December 6, 2017 in news, news & events by andrew
Saturday 16 December, 3-5pm, Vineyard Centre
We have been in our new Vineyard Centre a couple of months now and thought it was about time that we invited our neighbours around for a drink, and Christmas is a great time to do that. The drop-in will be an opportunity for people and organisations from our local community to come and say hi and get to know a little more about what we do at the Vineyard Centre.
There will be drink and festive treats to share and fun activities for the kids.
Bring your Santa hats or wear a festive jumper and come and say hello to someone new.
December 2, 2017 in news & events by andrew
