\nThe Light Party is our annual alternative to the gloom of Halloween. Instead of celebrating darkness\, we invite children to glory in the light of God’s amazing love.
Linda Hillsdo n will be organising another day trip to Sandbanks beach (in Poole)\, foll owed by a visit to Moors Valley Park on the way home. If you are intereste d in coming along\, please add your name to the sign-up list at the back o f the church.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5511@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T114500 LOCATION:Wantage Baptist Church SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:1 Peter 5: 1-14 URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/1-peter-5-1-14/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5566@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Fellowship\,Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be holding Praise In The Park this summer\, which will include sung worship\, testimony and a gospel talk (from the bandstand in the park).\nThere will be activities for families from 3:30pm\, followed b y a bring-your-own picnic tea and a short service of praise.\nYou can view / download an invite card >>here DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T173000 LOCATION:Wantage Park (Manor Road) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Praise In The Park URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/fellowship-picnic-and-praise-in -the-park/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be ho lding Praise In The Park this summer\, which will include sung worship\, t estimony and a gospel talk (from the bandstand in the park).
\nThere will be activities for families from 3:30pm\, followed by a bring-your-ow n picnic tea and a short service of praise.
\nYou can view / downloa d an invite card >>here<<.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5627@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an inspiring evening filled with stories and wisd om from one of our favourite authors\, Patrick Regan OBE. Patrick is the f ounder of Kitsingi Hope and champions mental health and wellbeing. He has written a number of books including\; Honesty over silence\, When Faith Ge ts Shaken and Brighter Days. He has now founded Brighter Days.Life to impr ove mental health in the work place. This in-person event will take place at St John The Baptist (Grove Parish Church).\nTicket are available online \, or from the Cornerstone Bookshop & Cafe in Grove (Savile Way).\nTickets : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-patrick-regan-obe-tickets -1512961631969. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T210000 LOCATION:St John The Baptist\, Main Street\, Grove\, OX12 7LQ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:An Evening with Patrick Regan (OBE) URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-patrick-regan-o be/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nGet ready for an inspiring evening filled with stories and wisdom from one of our favou rite authors\, Patrick Regan OBE. Patrick is the founder of Kitsingi Hope and champions mental health and wellbeing. He has written a number of book s including\; Honesty over silence\, When Faith Gets Shaken and Brighter D ays. He has now founded Brighter Days.Life to improve mental health in the work place. This in-person event will take place at St John The Baptist ( Grove Parish Church).
\nTicket are available online\, or from the Co rnerstone Bookshop & Cafe in Grove (Savile Way).
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.co .uk/e/an-evening-with-patrick-regan-obe-tickets-1512961631969.
X-COST:£6 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-patrick-regan- obe-tickets-1512961631969 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5591@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Special Event\,Sunday Teaching CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Every day\, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow J esus. In more than 70 countries\, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bi bles\, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand s trong for the long-term. In the UK and Ireland\, Open Doors helps the chur ch to pray\, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom.\nWe are pleased to welcome Claire and Nick Page\, who will be sha ring about the vital work of Open Doors.\nAs we consider the needs of othe rs\, we will also be taking up Harvest donations for the Wantage & Grove F ood Bank\, in the form of dry goods and / or cash. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Open Doors + Harvest Sunday URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/open-doors/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEvery day\, m illions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 co untries\, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles\, providing emergen cy relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term. In the UK and Ireland\, Open Doors helps the church to pray\, give and sp eak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom.
\nWe are pleased to welcome Claire and Nick Page\, who will be sharing about the vi tal work of Open Doors.
\nAs we consider the needs of others\, we will also be taking up Harvest do nations for the Want age & Grove Food Bank\, in the form of dry goods and / or cash.
\n< /BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5611@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Invite A Friend\,Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quiz night with a difference! The Enigma Evening involves a series of cryptic puzzles that you will need to solve as a team . Included in the evening is a Bring & Share buffet\, as well as a short g ospel message.\nThe event will be suitable for families\, and we encourage church members to invite their friends and neighbours. Speak to Jez Ferna ndez (pastor) for more information. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Enigma Evening URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/the-enigma-evening/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us for a quiz night with a difference! The Enigma Evening involves a series of cry ptic puzzles that you will need to solve as a team. Included in the evenin g is a Bring & Share buffet\, as well as a short gospel message.
\nT he event will be suitable for families\, and we encourage church members t o invite their friends and neighbours. Speak to Jez Fernandez (pastor) for more information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5638@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Light Party is our annual alternative to the gloom of Hallo ween. Instead of celebrating darkness\, we invite children to glory in the light of God’s amazing love.\nThe Light Party includes craft activities\, games\, party food and a short message about Jesus\, the true light of th e world.\nThere is no charge for the event\, which is open to primary aged children in years 1-6. Places are limited\, so please register early to a void disappointment. If we fill all places\, will be sure to add you to th e waiting list in case of any cancellations.\nUse the sign-up form below. \nLoading…\nTickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-c47goll_v HrhrRO1e0I5oJD4KcqpOWoOdw8W4UM9vOg2EQ/viewform?usp=header. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T180000 LOCATION:Wantage Baptist Church @ 6 Mill Street\, Wantage\, OX12 6AQ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Light Party 2025 URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/light-party-2025/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;/wp-content/uploads/Light-Party-2025_Banner-1024 x289.jpg\;870\;246\,medium\;/wp-content/uploads/Light-Party-2025_Banner-10 24x289.jpg\;870\;246\,large\;/wp-content/uploads/Light-Party-2025_Banner-1 024x289.jpg\;870\;246\,full\;/wp-content/uploads/Light-Party-2025_Banner-1 024x289.jpg\;870\;246 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
\nThe Light Party is our annual alternative to the gloom of
Halloween. Instead of celebrating darkness\, we invite children to glory
in the light of God’s amazing love.
The Light Party includes craft activities\, games\, party food and a short message about Jesus\, the tru e light of the world.
\nThere is no charge for the event\, which is open to primary aged children in years 1-6. Places are limited\, so please register early to avoid disappointment. If we fill all places\, will be s ure to add you to the waiting list in case of any cancellations.
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se the sign-up form below.
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Wantage Bapti st Church and The King’s Centre (on King’s Walk) will be open during Dicke nsian Evening\, offering free refreshments\, carols to join in with\, and a friendly welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5619@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our special Christma service\, with a range of traditional carols for you to join in with.\nFree refreshments will be served after the service. We would love to welcome and chat with you. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251221T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Carols By Candlelight URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/carols-by-candlelight-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAll are welco me to our special Christma service\, with a range of traditional carols fo r you to join in with.
\nFree refreshments will be served after the service. We would love to welcome and chat with you.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-5636@www.wantagebaptist.org.uk DTSTAMP:20260421T160605Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Special Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T113000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Good Friday Reflective Service URL:https://www.wantagebaptist.org.uk/event/good-friday-reflective-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR