News & Events

Cool Space - Looking for a place to cool off in the heat?  We now have air conditioning in our Oasis Lounge so come in and escape the heat on hot days to enjoy the company of others or find your own quite space.

Citizens Advice Extend their Hours We are very pleased that the Citizens Advice Bureau which is open in our church on Tuesdays has decided that with effect from 6 May their hours will be 10am to 2pm (instead of 11am to 1pm).  Praise God that they can provide this much needed service for longer hours!

We're in the Tesco In-Store Vote!  Don't forget to vote for BSMC - stores taking part in the vote include the Tesco Superstore at Bishop's Park, and four Tesco Express stores - Havers Lane and South Street in Bishop's Stortford, as well as those in Elsenham and Stansted.

The Stort Valley Schools Trust Easter Soul Spaces Newsletter is now out: “I got to tell 220 children and all the staff that they were loved by God and precious” - Year 6 Pupil.  With the help of some wonderful pupils, we have had the pleasure of running Easter Soul Spaces at Radwinter and St Thomas More Primary Schools in the run-up to Easter holidays.  We spent time considering what aspects of Holy Week tell us about who Jesus is and children had the opportunity to think about how what they learnt about Him might relate to them in their lives.  We’re delighted to share some photos and feedback with you, as well as a video tour!

Threads Through the Bible Friday 9 May - Sunday 29 June Threads through the Bible is an astonishing, inspiring exhibition of textile art. With spectacular designs, brilliant colours and extraordinary stitching, you’re taken through a journey from the first pages to the last pages of the Bible.  It is probably the largest ever textile project by a single person!  There are 44 spectacular panels, each almost 3m high and up to 4m wide. If all the panels were laid out side by side, they’d stretch more than 80 metres!  Some of you saw Threads Through Creation at St Albans in early 2023 - the exhibition at Ely includes those panels, plus Jacqui Parkinson's other two projects, Threads Through the Cross and Threads Through Revelation.  Entry to the exhibit is free when you purchase a ticket for the Cathedral (£14).

The Bradwell Pilgrimage will be on 5 July this year from 10.30am to 3.15pm and includes as special guest, the theologian, writer and broadcaster, Elaine Storkey.  See poster sent previously for more info.