Runnymede Deanery is inviting applications for its Mission Growth Fund.
Please note application deadlines are now annually at the end of February, May and September.
You can find our Application Guidelines here.
If you feel your Church is planning a project that might qualify for this grant please speak to your incumbent about it.
With every good wish and blessing for your project,
Runnymede Deanery
ONSITE at locations below
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 – St Mary's Church, Thorpe
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 - Christ Church, Virginia Water
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - St Paul's Church, Egham Hythe
Thursday, 9 October 2025 - St Paul's Church, Addlestone
all 7:15 for 7:30pm start
Each meeting with a speaker on a different, up-to-date topic.
These meetings are open to all – guests welcome.
Please find our Christ-centred Advent Resource in pdf format here.
In 2024, Advent Sunday falls on 3 December. Our resource is set up for 28 days of Advent (for the earliest possibility of Advent Sunday falling on 27 November). You can still use it easily - simply omit four points of your choice in whichever selection you want to follow.
Light Up Christmas Christingle
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Saturday, 25 November, 3:30 – 6pm
Switch on of Christmas Lights, to learn more about the Light that was coming into the world and sing your hearts out with a good ol' carol or two!
The event will begin in the churchyard at 3:30pm before heading into church until ~4:30pm, then head on over to the Easter Centre for a FREE hot meal, refreshments, Christingle making and lots more!
BOOKING REQUIRED! Please book in here (for catering purposes and don’t forget to fill in your dietary requirements if applicable). If you are bringing more than one person make sure to add additional “tickets” – the event is free.
Kings Chamber Orchestra Teddy Concert
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Sunday, 26 November, 3pm
The ever popular Teddy Concert from the Kings Chamber Orchestra is back with a nod to Christmas around the world. As always: loads of interactive fun from the group.
If you've not been before, their “We are the Kings Chamber Orchestra” MP4 - YouTube video has a bit more information, plus here is a sample of their Winter 2022 Tour.
Touted by the BBC as the best family concert-givers in the land, don’t miss this quite unique event - spontaneous and eccentric, beautiful and educational, lovely and unmissable for all the family.
Tickets are £5 for all Over 5s and Under 5s are FREE! Limited tickets available so book now to avoid disappointment.
All Age Toy Service
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Sunday, 3 December, 10:30am
All Age service with activities, contemporary music and a talk. Bring along a toy to give away to children in need this Christmas.
Playtime Christmas Party
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Friday, 1 December, 9:30pm
A playtime session with extra special Christmas fun. Christmas Jumpers very welcome!
Sign up for a Child Food and Santa ticket to be able to enjoy a free picnic lunch and to see Santa.
And for Parents/Carers/Grandparents there is food as well! Make sure to get your Adult Food Ticket so we can cater for you too.
Get all your FREE tickets here - please choose additional ticket for each person coming and fill in your dietary requirements if applicable.
Christmas Praise Tots
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Friday, 8 December, 9:30am
For families and pre-school children
For general details see website. This event will have a Christmas theme.
Christingle Services
Christ Church, Ottershaw – 3 Dec, 10:30am
St Paul’s Church, Addlestone – 10 Dec, 10:30am (All-Age Christingle Celebration)
St Paul’s Church, Egham Hythe – 10 Dec, 3pm
St Paul’s Church, Egham Hythe – 11 Dec, 3pm (well-loved service for all the family to celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World!)
St Mary’s Church, Thorpe – 2 Dec, 3pm (followed by switch-on ceremony for new Nativity tower lights with the Egham Young People’s Band)
Christ Church, Virginia Water – 24 Dec, 4pm (interactive fun take on a traditional service – all welcome)
Open Air Nativity
High Street outside the United Church of Egham, Egham TW20 9EX
14 December, 4 – 5pm
Churches Together present again their annual traditional open air nativity play.
Messy Christmas
Christ Church, Ottershaw – Sunday 10 December, 4pm
Virginia Water Community Centre, Beechmont Avenue, Virginia Water GU25 4EY –
Wednesday, 20 December, 10am (Crafts, carols and cakes to celebrate Christmas! All welcome; children to be accompanied by a parent or carer.)
Nativity/Crib Services
St John’s Church, Egham – 17 Dec, 10:30am (Nativity Service - the Christmas story presented by our young children)
Christ Church, Virginia Water – 17 Dec, 10:30am (nativity play)
St Paul’s Church, Addlestone – 24 Dec, 3pm
St Pau’s Church, Egham Hythe – 24 Dec, 3 + 4pm (identical services)
Christ Church, Ottershaw – 24 Dec, 4pm
St John’s Church, Egham – 24 Dec, 4pm (Crib Celebration - all invited, particularly suitable for children who can dress up as people from the Nativity Story)
St Jude’s Church, Englefield Green – 24 Dec, 4pm
St Mary’s Church, Thorpe – 24 Dec, 3pm
Light Up Christmas Christingle
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Saturday, 25 November, 3:30 – 6pm
Switch on of Christmas Lights, to learn more about the Light that was coming into the world and sing your hearts out with a good ol' carol or two!
The event will begin in the churchyard at 3:30pm before heading into church until ~4:30pm, then head on over to the Easter Centre for a FREE hot meal, refreshments, Christingle making and lots more!
BOOKING REQUIRED! Please book in here (for catering purposes and don’t forget to fill in your dietary requirements if applicable). If you are bringing more than one person make sure to add additional “tickets” – the event is free.
Kings Chamber Orchestra Teddy Concert
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Sunday, 26 November, 3pm
The ever popular Teddy Concert from the Kings Chamber Orchestra is back with a nod to Christmas around the world. As always: loads of interactive fun from the group.
If you've not been before, their “We are the Kings Chamber Orchestra” MP4 - YouTube video has a bit more information, plus here is a sample of their Winter 2022 Tour.
Touted by the BBC as the best family concert-givers in the land, don’t miss this quite unique event - spontaneous and eccentric, beautiful and educational, lovely and unmissable for all the family.
Tickets are £5 for all Over 5s and Under 5s are FREE! Limited tickets available so book now to avoid disappointment.
All Age Toy Service
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Sunday, 3 December, 10:30am
All Age service with activities, contemporary music and a talk. Bring along a toy to give away to children in need this Christmas.
Playtime Christmas Party
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Friday, 1 December, 9:30pm
A playtime session with extra special Christmas fun. Christmas Jumpers very welcome!
Sign up for a Child Food and Santa ticket to be able to enjoy a free picnic lunch and to see Santa.
And for Parents/Carers/Grandparents there is food as well! Make sure to get your Adult Food Ticket so we can cater for you too.
Get all your FREE tickets here - please choose additional ticket for each person coming and fill in your dietary requirements if applicable.
Christmas Praise Tots
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Friday, 8 December, 9:30am
For families and pre-school children
For general details see website. This event will have a Christmas theme.
Christingle Services
Christ Church, Ottershaw – 3 Dec, 10:30am
St Paul’s Church, Addlestone – 10 Dec, 10:30am (All-Age Christingle Celebration)
St Paul’s Church, Egham Hythe – 10 Dec, 3pm
St Paul’s Church, Egham Hythe – 11 Dec, 3pm (well-loved service for all the family to celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World!)
St Mary’s Church, Thorpe – 2 Dec, 3pm (followed by switch-on ceremony for new Nativity tower lights with the Egham Young People’s Band)
Christ Church, Virginia Water – 24 Dec, 4pm (interactive fun take on a traditional service – all welcome)
Open Air Nativity
High Street outside the United Church of Egham, Egham TW20 9EX
14 December, 4 – 5pm
Churches Together present again their annual traditional open air nativity play.
Messy Christmas
Christ Church, Ottershaw – Sunday 10 December, 4pm
Virginia Water Community Centre, Beechmont Avenue, Virginia Water GU25 4EY –
Wednesday, 20 December, 10am (Crafts, carols and cakes to celebrate Christmas! All welcome; children to be accompanied by a parent or carer.)
Nativity/Crib Services
St John’s Church, Egham – 17 Dec, 10:30am (Nativity Service - the Christmas story presented by our young children)
Christ Church, Virginia Water – 17 Dec, 10:30am (nativity play)
St Paul’s Church, Addlestone – 24 Dec, 3pm
St Pau’s Church, Egham Hythe – 24 Dec, 3 + 4pm (identical services)
Christ Church, Ottershaw – 24 Dec, 4pm
St John’s Church, Egham – 24 Dec, 4pm (Crib Celebration - all invited, particularly suitable for children who can dress up as people from the Nativity Story)
St Jude’s Church, Englefield Green – 24 Dec, 4pm
St Mary’s Church, Thorpe – 24 Dec, 3pm
Christmas Cupcake Decorating
Children's Zone, Easter Centre, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HR
Saturday, 25 November, 11am – 3pm
Decorate cupcakes the Christmas way. Fun, easy to do, with all cup cakes and materials provided. A Be Creative workshop.
Please bring your own lunch; tea and coffee will be provided.
£10 per person, adults only. Get your tickets here.
Christmas Market & Turning on of Christmas Lights
St Paul’s Church, 140 Church Rd, Addlestone KT15 1SJ
Sat, 25 November, 2 – 5pm
Mince Pies & Lebkuchen Tea
St Jude’s Church, St Jude's Road, Englefield Green TW20 0BZ
Saturday, 9 December, 2 – 4pm
Hope Café Christmas Lunch
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Wednesday, 13 December, 11:30am – 1:30pm
A traditional service of Holy Communion for approximately half an hour, followed by Hope Café Lunch.
Hope Hub is more than just gathering for some hot food, it's relaxing with some craft making and getting help with your debt. We also have someone available if you need some pastoral care or prayer.
Booking required for catering purposes, so please sign up here nearer the time.
Christ Church Christmas Market
Brook Hall, 2 Murray Road, Ottershaw KT16 0HN
Saturday, 25 November, 10am – 1pm
Christ Church Ottershaw are running their popular Christmas market again: gifts, games, children's craft, refreshments and more.
Entry £1 includes free prize draw; free admission for children.
Christmas Fair with Christingles & Lights Switch-on
St Mary’s Church, Church Approach, Thorpe TW20 8TQ
Saturday, 2 December, from 12:30 – 3pm
Stalls, music, BBQ & mulled wine and so much more.
Christingles at 3pm, followed by the switch-on of St Mary's Tower Christmas lights, with the Egham Young People’s Band.
Egham Christmas Fair
High Street & St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Sunday, 9 December
“Tea & Talk” with a Christmas Theme
Rutherwycke Room, St Mary’s Church, Church Approach, Thorpe TW20 8TQ
Monday, 11 December, 2pm
Tea and treats with a talk by Jill Williams of the Runnymede Historical Society.
No need to book, just join for a thoroughly social and interesting afternoon. (The Rutherwycke Room is located behind the church building; follow the brick path either way.)
Youth Christmas Social: Ice Skating Trip
Leaving from Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Virginia Water GU25 4PT
Friday, 15 December, 7pm
Christ Church Virginia Water are organising this trip for youngsters age 11-17 to go ice skating at Windsor on Ice in Alexandra Gardens.
Contact
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for more info.
The Good News Café
Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Virginia Water GU25 4PT
Thursdays, 21 December, 12:30pm (doors open 12nn)
Christmas meal and entertainment
There is no cost but donations are welcome.
Please for catering purposes let them know you are coming: www.cc-vw.org/events
Future Good News Café dates: last Thursday of every month – please see here for more info
or contact the church office at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or 01344 844 946
Christmas Day Lunch
St John’s Easter Centre (first floor), Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HR
Monday, 25 December, 12nn – 2:30pm
A free Christmas lunch for anyone who would otherwise be on their own on Christmas Day.
You need to get a FREE TICKET here (for catering purposes – you can also add your dietary requirements if applicable). If signing up for multiple people, you only need to include one email address for the first sign up and any subsequent names will be included in the first email.
Christmas Cupcake Decorating
Children's Zone, Easter Centre, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HR
Saturday, 25 November, 11am – 3pm
Decorate cupcakes the Christmas way. Fun, easy to do, with all cup cakes and materials provided. A Be Creative workshop.
Please bring your own lunch; tea and coffee will be provided.
£10 per person, adults only. Get your tickets here.
Christmas Market & Turning on of Christmas Lights
St Paul’s Church, 140 Church Rd, Addlestone KT15 1SJ
Sat, 25 November, 2 – 5pm
Mince Pies & Lebkuchen Tea
St Jude’s Church, St Jude's Road, Englefield Green TW20 0BZ
Saturday, 9 December, 2 – 4pm
Hope Café Christmas Lunch
St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Wednesday, 13 December, 11:30am – 1:30pm
A traditional service of Holy Communion for approximately half an hour, followed by Hope Café Lunch.
Hope Hub is more than just gathering for some hot food, it's relaxing with some craft making and getting help with your debt. We also have someone available if you need some pastoral care or prayer.
Booking required for catering purposes, so please sign up here nearer the time.
Christ Church Christmas Market
Brook Hall, 2 Murray Road, Ottershaw KT16 0HN
Saturday, 25 November, 10am – 1pm
Christ Church Ottershaw are running their popular Christmas market again: gifts, games, children's craft, refreshments and more.
Entry £1 includes free prize draw; free admission for children.
Christmas Fair with Christingles & Lights Switch-on
St Mary’s Church, Church Approach, Thorpe TW20 8TQ
Saturday, 2 December, from 12:30 – 3pm
Stalls, music, BBQ & mulled wine and so much more.
Christingles at 3pm, followed by the switch-on of St Mary's Tower Christmas lights, with the Egham Young People’s Band.
Egham Christmas Fair
High Street & St John’s Church, Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HL
Sunday, 9 December
“Tea & Talk” with a Christmas Theme
Rutherwycke Room, St Mary’s Church, Church Approach, Thorpe TW20 8TQ
Monday, 11 December, 2pm
Tea and treats with a talk by Jill Williams of the Runnymede Historical Society.
No need to book, just join for a thoroughly social and interesting afternoon. (The Rutherwycke Room is located behind the church building; follow the brick path either way.)
Youth Christmas Social: Ice Skating Trip
Leaving from Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Virginia Water GU25 4PT
Friday, 15 December, 7pm
Christ Church Virginia Water are organising this trip for youngsters age 11-17 to go ice skating at Windsor on Ice in Alexandra Gardens.
Contact
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
for more info.
The Good News Café
Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Virginia Water GU25 4PT
Thursdays, 21 December, 12:30pm (doors open 12nn)
Christmas meal and entertainment
There is no cost but donations are welcome.
Please for catering purposes let them know you are coming: www.cc-vw.org/events
Future Good News Café dates: last Thursday of every month – please see www.cc-vw.org/events
or contact the church office at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or 01344 844 946
Christmas Day Lunch
St John’s Easter Centre (first floor), Manor Farm Lane, Egham TW20 9HR
Monday, 25 December, 12nn – 2:30pm
A free Christmas lunch for anyone who would otherwise be on their own on Christmas Day.
You need to get a FREE TICKET here (for catering purposes – you can also add your dietary requirements if applicable). If signing up for multiple people, you only need to include one email address for the first sign up and any subsequent names will be included in the first email.
Runnymede Foodbank welcome donations of ‘in-date’ non-perishable food items. Due to the rising cost of living there is an increasing demand, so all donations welcome.
Financial donations also appreciated via https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/13203
Runnymede Foodbank thanks you for your support.
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