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Greyfriars Church
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1EH
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Who we are
Welcome to Greyfriars Church, Reading
At Greyfriars our relationship with God and with each other is what really matters to us. Greyfriars is a church where people can come to be loved and supported. It is a place where we can get to know God for ourselves so that we can share God’s love with all. We are not perfect, as a church or as individuals, but we are on a journey of faith and relationship and we invite everyone to join us.
We are a lively, large Anglican town centre church which is made up of people from all walks of life. We value good Bible teaching and committed relationships in which we can live out the message of the Bible. We believe that we are made for a relationship with God, who loves each of us passionately and cares deeply for us. As part of the Church of England, we try to share God's love for all across Reading and throughout the world.
Our Sunday services include a range of music from band-led songs to organ-led hymns, prayer and encouragement from the Bible. We include children in our morning service before they go to their age-specific groups. We celebrate Holy Communion once a month at each service.
As we are a large church, we encourage people to join a smaller group in which to build relationships with each other. We have a large range of groups, from Time Out for Women to Men's Weekends to Home Groups.
Our members are involved in serving the people of Reading in many ways, including in our Prayer Cafe, as Street Pastors, through the Rahab project for sex workers, through the Yeldall Manor residential project for those with addictions, as volunteers with the FAITH group fighting poverty and much more.
Worldwide, Greyfriars supports mission partners who help local communities in Europe, Africa and Asia.
At Greyfriars our relationship with God and with each other is what really matters to us. Greyfriars is a church where people can come to be loved and supported. It is a place where we can get to know God for ourselves so that we can share God’s love with all. We are not perfect, as a church or as individuals, but we are on a journey of faith and relationship and we invite everyone to join us.
We are a lively, large Anglican town centre church which is made up of people from all walks of life. We value good Bible teaching and committed relationships in which we can live out the message of the Bible. We believe that we are made for a relationship with God, who loves each of us passionately and cares deeply for us. As part of the Church of England, we try to share God's love for all across Reading and throughout the world.
Our Sunday services include a range of music from band-led songs to organ-led hymns, prayer and encouragement from the Bible. We include children in our morning service before they go to their age-specific groups. We celebrate Holy Communion once a month at each service.
As we are a large church, we encourage people to join a smaller group in which to build relationships with each other. We have a large range of groups, from Time Out for Women to Men's Weekends to Home Groups.
Our members are involved in serving the people of Reading in many ways, including in our Prayer Cafe, as Street Pastors, through the Rahab project for sex workers, through the Yeldall Manor residential project for those with addictions, as volunteers with the FAITH group fighting poverty and much more.
Worldwide, Greyfriars supports mission partners who help local communities in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Church Address
Friar Street
Reading,
Berkshire
RG1 1EH
United Kingdom
Phone: 0118 951 6700
Fax: 0118 951 6715
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Church Pastor
David & Liz Walker, Vicar
Vicar
Friar Street
Reading,
Berkshire
RG1 1EH
United Kingdom
Phone: 0118 951 6700 / 0118 951 6707
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 25:9
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
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Anglican Church
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Sandy Thatcher
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Driving Directions to Greyfriars Church
Travel/Directions Tips
Greyfriars Church is in Reading town centre, on the corner of Friar Street next to the ring road and opposite the Job Centre. We are a short walk (less than ten minutes) from Reading station.
Parking
The small car park at Greyfriars is reserved for our permit holders and, space permitting, for Blue Badge holders attending events here (by arrangement with the office). The nearest car parks are:
Reading Q Park in Chatham St on the opposite side of the big roundabout next to Greyfriars
Broad Street Mall car park - accessed from the next exit off the roundabout next to Greyfriars
Garrard St car park accessed from Greyfriars Road.
Reading Q Park in Chatham St on the opposite side of the big roundabout next to Greyfriars
Broad Street Mall car park - accessed from the next exit off the roundabout next to Greyfriars
Garrard St car park accessed from Greyfriars Road.
Greyfriars Church Reading Service Times
10:30am
Morning Service
A mix of modern and more traditional music, children stay in church for the first part of the service and then have their own special group activities.
4:30pm
Evening Prayer
A quieter afternoon service preceded by tea at 4pm. The service lasts one hour.
7:00pm
Evening Service
A contemporary service in a relaxed atmosphere.
Service Times last updated on the 7th of February, 2016
Morning Service
A mix of modern and more traditional music, children stay in church for the first part of the service and then have their own special group activities.
4:30pm
Evening Prayer
A quieter afternoon service preceded by tea at 4pm. The service lasts one hour.
7:00pm
Evening Service
A contemporary service in a relaxed atmosphere.
Service Times last updated on the 7th of February, 2016
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Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
During term time we run two Toddler Groups:
Monday 10am - 11.30am
Tuesday 10am-11.30am
Children's Ministry caters for children from 0-11. Our 0-5's meet in the Nursery building in groups called Scramblers. Our 5-7's (year 1 & 2 in school) meet in the West End, the semi-circular room at the front of the church, and our 7-11's (years 3-6) meet in the Greyfriars Centre, at the bottom of the car park. These groups are called Trekkers.
Monday 10am - 11.30am
Tuesday 10am-11.30am
Children's Ministry caters for children from 0-11. Our 0-5's meet in the Nursery building in groups called Scramblers. Our 5-7's (year 1 & 2 in school) meet in the West End, the semi-circular room at the front of the church, and our 7-11's (years 3-6) meet in the Greyfriars Centre, at the bottom of the car park. These groups are called Trekkers.
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Youth Activities (Junior Youth - Years 7-9)
Junior Youth currently meets in 2 main ways:
1. Sunday Mornings, during the 10.30am service
Years 7 & 8 are in the Memorial Hall
Year 9 in the Nursery Basement
2. Christians in Sport Pray Play Say Group
Senior Youth meet in three ways: all together as XRDs (Crossroads), mid-week small groups and mentoring.
Small Groups:
XRDs Band - music small group, meeting every other Thursday at church.
Christians in Sport, Pray Play Say group - every other Friday 7 - 9pm in the centre hall.
Open Space - small groups in different locations on different days, always with food involved!
Mentoring: hanging out with an older Christian to share life and be encouraged and challenged in your faith
XRDs (Crossroads): 5.45 - 7pm on a Sunday evening in the centre hall before the 7pm service
This term at XRD's we're eating some snacks, relaxing with a cup of tea and catching up with our mates over some table football, table tennis, basketball or board games.
Junior Youth currently meets in 2 main ways:
1. Sunday Mornings, during the 10.30am service
Years 7 & 8 are in the Memorial Hall
Year 9 in the Nursery Basement
2. Christians in Sport Pray Play Say Group
Senior Youth meet in three ways: all together as XRDs (Crossroads), mid-week small groups and mentoring.
Small Groups:
XRDs Band - music small group, meeting every other Thursday at church.
Christians in Sport, Pray Play Say group - every other Friday 7 - 9pm in the centre hall.
Open Space - small groups in different locations on different days, always with food involved!
Mentoring: hanging out with an older Christian to share life and be encouraged and challenged in your faith
XRDs (Crossroads): 5.45 - 7pm on a Sunday evening in the centre hall before the 7pm service
This term at XRD's we're eating some snacks, relaxing with a cup of tea and catching up with our mates over some table football, table tennis, basketball or board games.
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