Parish Activities

Cogges Toddler Group

Cogges Toddler Group meets at 1.30pm each Tuesday in term time in the Cogges Church Centre. We aim to provide somewhere that Mums and carers can come and meet others with pre-school children. The group is an ideal place for a small child to learn to play, socialise and try their hand at simple arts and crafts. We are a church-based group run by volunteers. Each session includes refreshments and ends with a singing time.

The Marriage Course

The Marriage Course is a very practical course giving any married couple the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship. Over a series of 7 evenings many topics are covered including 'building strong foundations,' 'resolving conflict' and 'love in action'. Each evening includes a talk and time for the couple to discuss the topic together. Coffee, tea and home-made cakes are served during the evening. The setting is relaxed and informal, there is no group discussion and privacy as a couple is always respected. For further details please contact Paul or Judith Ledden on 01993 779021.

Cogges Seniors Group

The Cogges Seniors Group meets on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 2.30pm at Cogges Church Centre. Come and meet with your friends, have a chat over a cup of tea, enjoy some varied social activities with a short talk at the end. Transport can be provided for those unable to walk to the Centre. Please contact Elizabeth Williams on 01993 773096 or Kathleen Townsend on 01993 704056.

Parish Care Group

Through the Care Group, members of the church seek to serve the whole parish of Cogges. If you are lonely or bereaved, need a lift to church or hospital, or have a problem you would like to discuss, or would appreciate a meal for your family when the usual provider is ill, the members of the Care Group would like to help. We would love to see more people joining the regular helpers. Please contact Elizabeth Williams on 01993 773096 if you feel you may be able to help in any way, or if you would like help from the Care Group.

Junior Church

Junior Church is for children from toddlers up to age 13 who meet in groups on Sunday mornings at St Mary's during the 11am service, to learn more about God in ways appropriate to their age group. Contact Mel Sayles on 01993 773221.

CYFA

CYFA is for young people aged 14+ who meet on Sundays evenings for food and discussion, and monthly on Sunday afternoons for extra fun. Contact Anthony or Mel Sayles on 01993 773221.

Homegroups

Homegroups meet mid-week as small groups in the relaxed atmosphere of a member's own home. Activities include worship, Bible study, prayer for each other and the wider world, and also social activities. Homegroups offer an environment for members to share their needs where they can be met in an atmosphere of love, trust and confidence. Contact Jane Harper on 01993 772443.

Men's Fellowship

A regular opportunity for men in the parish to gather together and share in a relaxed social environment. Contact James Webster on 01993 700910.

The Gathering

There is a monthly meeting for prayer, usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 8pm in the Church. (The meeting for December will be on Wednesday 30th November.) There is a Daytime Gathering on the following day (Thursday) at 9:30am -- please see the Update for details.

Weekly prayer meeting

During Lent there will be a weekly meeting for prayer on Tuesday evenings in the church (8:00pm - 9:30pm). This is a time for the church to come together to pray for wider issues.

Thursday morning prayer meeting

Meets weekly at 10am during term time in the House at Cogges Church Centre to pray for the work of the parish, for those who are ill or in need and for wider issues. Jane Harper (01993 772443) is the contact, or requests may be made to the Parish Office (01993 779613).

Blake School Prayer Group

The Blake School prayer group meets weekly (during term time) on a Wednesday morning from 9.15am to pray specifically for the needs of the Blake School.