Biggleswade Churches Together
In September 2004 more
than 90 Christians from Biggleswade Churches met at to
discuss how together they can best meet the future needs
of the growing town. The result was unanimous agreement
that those present wanted to pursue the formation of
"Biggleswade Churches Together".
In January 2005
representatives from five Biggleswade Churches agreed
aims, composition and functions as follows:-
Aims:
To please our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and
further Christian mission, in Biggleswade and
elsewhere, in ways that are best done as Churches
Together;
John 17 20-23,
Romans 15: 5-6, Matthew 28 18-20 Hebrews 13:20-21.
Composition:
The "Biggleswade Churches’ Forum’
comprises up to three representatives (including the
Minister) of the participating Churches. It is tasked
with forming and administering "Biggleswade
Churches Together".
Functions:
a) Advise and help with current joint activities and
keep respective churches informed.
b) Exchange news of each church's programmes: for
prayer, referrals and participation when appropriate
and to help avoid diary clashes.
c) Suggest and consider new joint mission initiatives
(events / projects) in consultation with respective
churches.
d) Represent Biggleswade Churches to the Local
Authorities and other relevant organisations.
At a subsequent meeting on
March 10 "Biggleswade Churches Together" came
into being, affiliated to "Churches Together In
Bedfordshire"
The Churches Forum
continues to meet at approximately 6 week intervals to
progress these and other matters.
A leaflet is available,
which gives basic details for each of the Churches
involved.
Regular events include:
Week of Christian
Unity
Women’s World Day
of Prayer.
On Good Friday there
is a march through the town behind the Cross. In the
Market Square there is a Reading of The Passion
Gospel and the walkers then continue to a joint
Service.
During Christian Aid
Week there are house to house collections and some
other activities including a joint Service.
During the Christmas
season there are Carol Services and a tableau in the
Market Square
April
2008
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