Community Support, Alpha Starts & Good Vibes Ahead – April 2024 Update

#TryAlpha

We invite you to join our Alpha course, Saturday afternoons @ 4:00pm, starting 20 April 2024
Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Each session includes refreshments, a short talk and a discussion where you can share your thoughts and ask questions.

There’s no pressure, no follow up and no charge. What have you got to lose?

To find out more, go to the Alpha website https://alpha.org.uk/try-alpha

Interested? Please contact Jubilee church via email alpha@jubileegrantham.co.uk

Winter Warm Packs

Jubilee Centre was thanked for their contribution in distributing 256 ‘warm packs’ benefitting 548 people in Grantham. These packs, filled with items such as hot water bottles, gloves, scarves, hats and blankets, were created to help people stay warm during the colder months. They were greatly appreciated by the local community.

Supporting Our Community

As part of our ongoing support to the local community we have been speaking to projects that, whilst in the startup stage, are exciting additions to the help that can be accessed according to need; namely Helping Hands, which will provide clothing and household goods, and the Community Larder, which will address food wastage. Referrals between the three organisations mean we can offer a more integrated approach help people in a more complete manner without duplication of effort or trying to do too much on our own.
Vibe Music Café

Starting April 24th from 7 to 9pm, this café will open on the second Wednesday of every month for 18 to 25 year olds: feeling lonely, anxious, isolated?

Events

Ukraine event on 24 February, marked the 2nd anniversary of the invasion. Although a sombre occasion, the evening focused on celebrating a great country and its people. Many Ukrainians have settled in Grantham and have become a valuable part of our community. Traditional Ukrainian food, a Ukrainian craft stall, and art tables added to the entertainment of the evening. Donations have been sent to a Ukraine charity providing help for people affected by the conflict.

A series of cooking events ranging from Milk Bread & Cookies, to Custard Tarts, to Curries, offered a variety of experiences to learn new cooking skills. Sessions using Slow Cookers had a focus on budgeting during the current cost of living challenges.

During February and March, various themed crafting activities were offered during the Friday morning café. These encouraged people to test their creative skills whilst enjoying the friendly chatter over a cuppa. From decoupage coasters and candle holders to themed Easter projects, a variety of skills and techniques were explored by participants.

Summer Opening Times

With the cold winter months behind us, our new summer opening times are listed

Jubilee Café
Monday 9:15am-12:45pm
Tuesday 9:15am-1:45pm
Fridays 9:15am-12:45pm

Jubilee Ukrainian Hub Café
Saturdays 10am-2pm

English Conversation Club
We run free English conversational classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays (term time only) for those who speak English as second language and would like to improve their English

Monday 9 30am to 12 30pm (Term Time)
Tuesdays 9:30am – 12:15pm (Term Time)
Friday 9 30am to 12 30pm (Term Time)

Parent & Toddler Group (Term Time only)
Wednesdays 9:15am – 12:15pm
Thursdays – 9:15am – 12:15pm
Parent-Toddler group

We have welcomed several new families. A vast variety of toys and plenty of space creates a great place for young children to explore through play, giving parents/grandparents/carers time to enjoy the company of others Parent-Toddler group will be closed for the half-term school holidays 29 & 30 May.

Church Family

April 14 we have a special service where several people will be baptised.
Monthly, we gather as a church family for a shared lunch after our Sunday service which enables us to get to know each other better.