Christ Church Southampton | IN THE COMMUNITY

FREE ENGLISH LESSONS

Want to improve your spoken English? Want to learn more about the British culture? Want to get some proofreading help?

Our Free English Lessons are designed for people like you! You will be given properly prepared English material. During the class, you will learn authentic British pronunciation, discuss cultural issues, and learn some useful British phrases, idiom and slang.

When? 5-6pm every Thursday during university term time.
Where? Burgess Road Library, Burgess Road, Bassett, SO16 3HF
Who for? You, if English is not your first language
How much? It's free.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served during the class.

Contact James for more information.

LEGO BREAKFAST

Are you a Dad or a male carer? Why not bring your children for a morning of lego?

When? 9.30-11am on the second Saturday of each month.
Where? Lego Breakfast takes place at Burgess Road Library, Burgess Road, Bassett, SO16 3HF
Who for? It's for Dads and male carers with children aged 3-8
How much? The session is free, but £1 donation requested for the breakfast.

Breakfast for adults and children is provided.

Contact Dan for more information.

(In association with Families First.)

THE REASON FOR GOD

We all struggle with the big questions of life. What's it about? Why are we here? Where are we going? Whenever it feels like we're getting a grip on some answers, they seem to slip away.

The Reason for God is an informal course we run for the local community in Southampton - it's open to anybody who'd like to explore the big questions and particularly weigh up the answers Christianity gives. Over 6 sessions, it explores six objections to the Christian faith, through a series of video clips and group discussions. You can get a feel for the evening by clicking here.

You're not asked to pray, sing, or read aloud, and you can ask any question you like. Or, if you prefer, you can come along and simply listen. It's absolutely free.

The course is on Mondays at 7.30pm.

The course will address questions including:

Monday 27th May - What gives you the right to tell me how to live my life? Why are there so many rules?

Monday 3rd June - Why does God allow suffering? Why is there so much evil in the world?

Monday 10th June - Why is the Church responsible for so much injustice? Why are Christians such hypocrites?

Monday 17th June - How can God be full of love and wrath at the same time? How can God send good people to hell?

If you think you might be interested, let us know.

RESOUND! GOSPEL CHOIR

Enjoy singing? Our non-auditioned community gospel choir Resound meets Monday evenings from 7:30-9:15pm at Burgess Road Library during term time.

We sing soulful gospel hits as well as some traditional spirituals and will perform with our band a few times per year, as well as at some Christ Church events.

It's a friendly group and there's no need to be a member of a church to join us. For more information, please email Evee.

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TOTS & TEAPOTS

Tots and Teapots is a playgroup for parents and carers to attend with their babies and pre-schoolers, run by Christ Church Southampton. Come along for play, craft, stories, singing, talks and refreshments.

When? 10:00 –11:30am, Thursdays during term time.
Where? Burgess Road Library, Burgess Road, Bassett, SO16 3HF
Who? It's for all local parents and carers of babies and preschoolers.
How much? It's free.

Hot drinks and cakes are served.

Contact Mandy for more information.

BURGESS ROAD LIBRARY

With the withdrawal of public funding, our local library was under threat. Christ Church is working with the Burgess Road Library Action Group and Southampton City Council to keep the doors open for the local community.

If you're interested in getting involved in the project and maybe volunteering your help, we'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch here.

Go to the Library website.