Maidenhead
Maidenhead Church & Community Centre
We exist to worship God; to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ; to bring people into a relationship with Him by the power of the Holy Spirit and to reach out to the community through a caring ministry.
Where we are
East Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1PJ
United Kingdom
Email address:
maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk
Phone:
01628 625914
Rob Molloy
Corps Sergeant Major
Liz Walker
Corps Secretary
John Renouf
Corps Treasurer
Eileen Davies
Recruiting Sergeant
Peter Kitney
Acting Over-60 Club Secretary
Taryn Parker
Young People's Sergeant Major
Mark Lazenbury
Bandmaster
Madeleine Brain
Songster Leader
Kay Borsberry
Assistant Recruiting Sergeant
Gail Westwood-Payne
Prayer & Spiritual Life Development Coordinator
Major Maureen Wiffin
Pastoral Care Representative
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Photo by Gaelle Marcel on Unsplash
Check out this section of our webpage for details of our coming special events.
Join us as we remember those who fought for our freedom and for peace.
Our Remembrance Sunday Worship will be led by Captain Rob Westwood-Payne.
Our Sunday Worship commences at 10:30am. You can join us in person or via live stream.
Click in the top right hand corner of the screen to reveal more worship meetings from the series.
10:30-11:45 SUNDAY CELEBRATION MEETING (except 2nd Sunday in month - see below)
Featuring songs, music, prayer, something for the children and positive, practical, encouraging teaching from the Bible
10:30-11:30 2ND SUNDAY CELEBRATION (2nd Sunday in month)
Worship in a more relaxed, lighter style, featuring songs, prayer, activities and a short, positive, practical, encouraging thought from the Bible
You can join our Worship every Sunday LIVE on our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/maidenheadcitadelsalvationarmy/live
Or you can catch up later on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyDHiaWEg-ww8RbWGTgjkQ
11:00-12:00 SUNDAY'S KOOL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)
Fun, Bible-based activities for tots to 11’s
11:45-12:30 APPROX. COFFEE & CHAT (except 2nd Sunday in month)
Join with us after worship and catch up with friends
12:00-13:30 APPROX. CHURCH LUNCH (2nd Sunday in month)
Join us for food and friendship following our 2nd Sunday Celebration
12:15-12:45 YOUNG PEOPLE'S SINGING COMPANY REHEARSAL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)
You can also catch up with Captain Rob's Bible Messages via podcast. Head to battlereadysermons.podbean.com for more details and to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or via the Battlefield Resources Facebook page - www.facebook.com/battlefieldresources. Like the page and get a notification when a new sermon drops or sign up to be sent an email - eepurl.com/h2FPND. You can even listen below:
Welcome to Battle Drill, a weekday devotional from Captain Rob of The Salvation Army. Join us as we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together.
There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every Monday through Friday.
Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldresources - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.
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09:30-12:30 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hub Community Café @ Maidenhead Salvation Army
Pop in for a coffee, cake and a chat. Open to all, you would be assured of a warm welcome!
TUESDAYS
09:30-12:30 COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need
WEDNESDAYS
19:30-21:00 GROWTH GROUP ONLINE
Join us as we study and discuss God's Word together in a relaxed atmosphere, via Zoom
Join our Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09
Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634
Passcode: 064413
THURSDAYS
09:30-12:30 COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need
10:30-12:00 STREET HOMELESS DROP-IN CENTRE
A warm and welcoming space for street homeless people to enjoy hot food and drink, a shower, and other facilities (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)
19:00-20:15 SONGSTERS REHEARSAL
20:30-21:45 BAND REHEARSAL
FRIDAYS
09:30-10:00 PRAYER TIME
Join us as we pray for each other, our community and the world
SATURDAYS
10:00-17:00 CRAFT DAY (1st Saturday in month)
Join us as we enjoy several crafts. Bring your own packed lunch
Other events as advertised
(Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash)
Sundays
You can join us live for Sunday Worship on YouTube each week. Head over to our channel - www.youtube.com/@maidenheadsalvationarmy and Subscribe and you will be notified when we go Live on Sunday morning, shortly before 10:30am. Or head on over to the Channel on Sunday morning and the Live video should appear at the top of the Page.
If you're unable to join us in-person on Sunday morning, then we look forward to you joining us this way instead.
Worship Today – 13 October 2024
Second Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am
Led by Corps Sergeant Major Rob Molloy
Followed by refreshments in the Hub
Followed by Corps Lunch
6:00pm. Youth Fellowship
Next Sunday – 20 October 2024
Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am
Led by Captain Rob Westwood-Payne
Followed by refreshments in the Hub
This Week (commencing 14 October 2024)
Monday
Tuesday
9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen
Wednesday
7:30pm. Growth Group online
Thursday
9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen
10:30am-12 noon. Street Homeless Drop-In Centre (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)
7:00pm. Songster Practice
8:30pm. Band Practice
Friday
9:30-10:00am Boiler Room Prayer Time
Saturday
Coming Events
Noticeboard
Please take note that there are events within the region and within the UK that are open to all. Please check out the noticeboard for details.
Growth Group Online.
Why not join us in the New Year? Growth Group online meets each week on Wednesday at 7:30pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to have been to Growth Group online before, and you don't need to be a member of Maidenhead Salvation Army.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09
Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634
Passcode: 064413
Light Up a Life Remembrance Carol Service
We hesitate to mention the Christmas word in September, but we wanted to give you a heads up on a new initiative. On Sunday 1 December 2024 at 5:00pm, we will be holding a Light Up a Life Christmas Remembrance Service. The service will last about 45 minutes and will be followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. We are planning to hold it in the Hub (moving into the Hall if numbers are too great). The Christmas Tree in the Hub will become a Light Up a Life tree. You, your friends and family, anyone connected to the corps (online, for example) and anyone else who comes into the Hall whilst the book is open will be welcome to write anyone they want to remember over Christmas (no matter how long ago they passed away) in a book on Reception in the weeks before the service. These names will then be transferred on to stars that will be hung on the tree in the Hub and read out during the service just after the lights on the tree are switched on. A donation of £5 is requested from those wanting to remember. This will go to corps funds or to a charity of our choice (to be discussed and publicised when the book is opened).
Unfortunately, the Band has been asked not to participate in the Remembrance Service at Thames Hospice this year due to a lack of car parking spaces. So this opens up a space for us as a corps to remember those we miss and to support each other pastorally in our grief, even as we celebrate the light and love that God brings us at Christmas time.
Corps Directory.
We are currently updating our Corps Directory so we have up to date contact details for Corps members and friends of the Corps. Forms are being sent out with the electronic copy of our newsletter, with hard copies on the reception desk in The Hub. Can you please complete the forms and either email to elizabeth.walker@salvationarmy.org.uk or hand them in to either Liz Walker, John Renouf or Rob Molloy.
Youth Fellowship
Following the conclusion of our Youth & Young People’s Recruits Classes, Aimee, Anya, Charlie, Esther, Jonty, and Jorja are going to continue meeting as a Youth Fellowship on the second Sunday of every month from 4:30pm until 6:00pm at the Quarters. Any young person aged 13-25 is welcome to join us. We will eat and enjoy friendship together, play games, and take the opportunity to think around topics that help us to grow together spiritually. The first Youth Fellowship will be on Sunday 13 October, at the later time of 6:00pm-7:30pm to allow Rob and Gail to return from the divisional Growing Leaders residential weekend.
Dates for the Diary …
October 2024
22 October - 7:30pm. Leadership Team Meeting
25 October - 9:00am Pop Up Shop & 9:30am Coffee Morning
31 October - 9:30am Quench Pop Up Christmas Shop
Captain’s Log
Eternal Joy: Gaining Perspective Through the Gospel
I pray this message finds you well and spiritually uplifted after last week’s Sunday Celebration.
Our sermon led us through a deep reflection on 1 Peter 1:3-7, focusing on how the gospel equips us with an eternal perspective, helping us to navigate our present trials. We discussed how to hold on to joy, even in the midst of difficulties, by anchoring our hope in the resurrection of Christ and the assurance of our eternal inheritance.
Key Takeaways:
- Our joy doesn’t stem from our immediate circumstances but is rooted in the living hope we have through Christ’s resurrection.
- Although trials are difficult, they are temporary when viewed through the lens of eternity and can serve to strengthen our faith.
- By focusing on the eternal inheritance promised to us in Christ, we can face present challenges with resilience and hope.
As we move through this week, I encourage you to keep shifting your focus from the temporary difficulties we face to the eternal joy that is assured in Christ. Whether you’re experiencing moments of blessing or facing struggles, take time to reflect on where your heart is set. Let's continue striving to maintain a Gospel-centred, eternal outlook in everything we do.
May God's peace and everlasting joy be with us always.
Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast This Week:
This week on the Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast, we explore work, rest, and faith. Each day we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together.
Sunday: Work But Don’t Overwork
Monday: You Are Working For God
Tuesday: Invite God Into Your Work
Wednesday: What Are You Working For?
Thursday: God Blesses The Generous
Friday: Live Out Your Faith In Community
Saturday: Find Rest In God’s Provision
There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. You can pick a copy of this week’s up from Reception. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to the podcast. You can even listen to it three times a day on Salvationist Radio!
In Christ.
Rob Westwood-Payne
Captain
Commanding Officer
Livestreaming - You can find, like and follow our new Facebook page. If you're unable to join us in-person on a Sunday morning or your family and friends want to catch up with us later in the day or week, then this is the way to go.
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(Photo by Jack Sharp on Unsplash)
Territorial Prayer Network - Points for prayer from Prayer Matters.
SUNDAY 13 October: SABBATH PRAYER
The promise of transforming love
‘O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.’ (Psalm 139:1-2 NLT)
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you that with you I can really be myself, realising that you’re not shocked by what you find. You’re glad when I allow you to work in me, so I can become who you had in mind for me to be. Have your way in me, Lord, in Jesus’ name.
(Captain Cor Van der Woude, Bury Corps)
MONDAY 14 October: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS
Prisons Week (13-19 October)
Sovereign God, we lift to you in prayer the Minister for Prisons, the Director General of Operations for HM Prisons and the Probation Service, and those who work with them. Grant them wisdom to ensure the welfare of prisoners and to fulfil their other responsibilities. We pray too for the many Christian ministries that engage with people in UK prisons and Youth Offender Institutions through chaplaincy, evangelism, discipleship, education, counselling and other support.
(Based on the Care Prayer Diary, July–October 2024 – care.org.uk/prayer-diary)
TUESDAY 15 October: SERVING AND CARING
Ireland Division
Rates of domestic violence remain high across this island. Lifehouses, hostels and safe houses are often at full capacity, meaning that women and children seeking refuge struggle to get the help they need. Pray for protection, that safe ways will open up for them and that the violence will cease. Pray for the division’s initiatives to help those who are victims of violence and who come to us looking for safety.
(Major Nina Wright, Belfast Citadel and Divisional Prayer Coordinator, Ireland Division)
WEDNESDAY 16 October: GROWING IN FAITH
Design for Life for children
Please pray for the Design for Life weekend experience which is specifically for children. This is an amazing project and potentially has wonderful implications for the future, as children learn and discover that God has plans for their lives. Many divisions are showing an interest in setting this up. Pray especially for the training day which we will be holding soon. (Major Mark Sawyer, Territorial Candidates Director)
THURSDAY 17 October: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory
We pray today for The Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, that its corps and centres will be places of refuge and transformation for many. We pray for God’s provision and protection, particularly for those serving and worshipping in remote communities, and we ask God’s blessing on the territorial leadership team of Colonels Chris and Tilitah Goa and Lieut-Colonels Garth and Suzanne Stevenson.
(Lyndall Bywater, UKI Boiler Room Team)
FRIDAY 18 October: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION
Children with additional needs
The families of children with disabilities and additional needs often speak in the language of war. They talk about things being a fight, a struggle or a battle because of how hard they find it to access appropriate healthcare, education, specialist equipment, carers’ support, therapy and finance. Many families fund much-needed therapy themselves or fundraise for therapy which should be available to them free of charge, all so that their children can have a good quality of life.
(Chris Stringer, Learning Disability Inclusion Development Manager and Coordinator for Enabled Summer School)
SATURDAY 19 October: CARE FOR CREATION
Being aware of our carbon footprint
‘This serves as my motivation to fly less and use public transport more. It has also inspired me to invest in a bike and walk more often. Personally, I have been inspired by the way God calls us to love and care for others and how that love extends to creation. Preserving creation becomes an act of respect and thanks to previous generations and an expression of love for present and future generations.’
Forgive us, Lord, when our focus remains narrow and self-centred. Help us to see further than ourselves; help us to see the big picture of a planet in danger; help us to see our place within the great story of humankind. And having seen, help us to do whatever it takes, no matter how uncomfortable, to work for the wellbeing of the planet you gave into our care.
(Adapted by Lyndall Bywater from ‘My 7 tips for caring for creation’ by Yelena Grase Jurkenas on Salvationist.org.uk)
Do you have a prayer request? Please email us, use the prayer request box on our reception desk in The Hub, or speak to a member of the leadership team.
Our Christian faith encourages us to do what we can to support those in need in our community:
TUESDAY
09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen
Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.
THURSDAY
09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen
Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.
SUNDAY
12:30-13:00 Community Kitchen
Drop in for hot food, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need.
(Photo by Aaron Doucett on Unsplash)
Most of the food we provide to people is donated by you, so your donation is vital to our work. You can donate dried and tinned goods such as cereal, soup, pasta, rice, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, pasta sauces, tinned meat, tea, coffee, biscuits and UHT milk or non-food items such as toiletries and hygiene products at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, usually every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30am-12:30pm. If you want to ensure we are open, please call 01628 625914.
Thank you for supporting us.
LAST FRIDAY IN THE MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST & DECEMBER)
09:00-12:00 CHARITY POP-UP SHOP
Tons of NEW CLOTHES WITH TAGS, VINTAGE, Preloved, TOYS, Games, Bric-à-brac, Books, DVDs and MORE - You can buy teas, coffee and cake
FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING
(Photo by Perry Merrity II on Unsplash)
You can donate good quality clothes and accessories, linens such as curtains and fabrics, homeware such as bric-a-brac and kitchen items, books, CDs, DVDs or toys at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am-12:30pm. If these times are not convenient, please call 01628 625914 to make an appointment.
We can also accept old clothing, footwear, bags, belts, towels, bed linen, blankets and sleeping bags for textile recycling.
We are unable to take large furniture, electrical items, duvets, quilts or pillows.
Please be considerate of our neighbours by not leaving donations outside of our building when it is closed.
A collection service is available on request ONLY for those unable to travel to our building.
People who freely give of their time and talents to us make a huge contribution to the work we do.
In terms of community work, we have a Community Lunch that provides hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need that requires volunteers on Sundays (after our church worship meeting) from around 12 noon to 1:30pm.
We also run a Hub Community Cafe (open to the public) and Community Kitchen (providing hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with volunteers working from around 9:15am to 12:45pm.
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, then please email us at maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk, and if we have any current vacancies we'll arrange a time for you to come in and have a chat with me.
We value diversity and encourage volunteers of all ages and abilities from all sections of the community. However, we can only accept applications from prospective volunteers who live in the UK and Ireland and have the right to work and/or volunteer in the UK and Ireland.
Unfortunately we don’t offer sponsorship for voluntary roles.
Maidenhead Salvation Army offers a great location and comprehensive facilities at surprising rates. If you're looking for a conference venue, rehearsal rooms, a concert hall or meeting room, whether for a one-off event or for a regular activity, Maidenhead Salvation Army could be just what you need. Please email maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk for booking enquiries.
- Central Maidenhead location
- 150 Seated Auditorium
- 100 Seated Community Room
- Meeting Rooms
- Full In-House Audio-Visual facilities
- Grand Piano
- Excellent Acoustics
- Coffee Hub
Our current charges are:
- Main Hall (seats around 130 people with access to a stage/lectern, sound and multimedia equipment): £25.00 per hour.
- Community Hall (seats up to 60 people, tables available): £20.00 per hour.
- Prayer/Quiet Room (for one-on-one meetings): £15.00 per hour.
- Kitchen (counter top boiler, oven, microwave, crockery and cutlery available): £5.00 per hour (please bring own food and drink).
- Toilet facilities (included disabled toilet): Included.
As you may know, a Salvation Army Hall is primarily a church for the worship of God and as such, all activities conducted must be in accordance with Salvation Army principles and policies, in particular: no alcohol, smoking, gambling or similar activities. Please confirm your proposed hire of our premises does not include these activities.
If you would like to look round, then please let me know. I am almost always available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9:30am-12:30pm but can also meet by appointment at other times.
If you wish to proceed, then the next step will be for me to draw up a Licence Agreement (a legally binding contract that protects the interests of both parties) in the name of an individual or company in respect of your group for signature prior to the event.
Monetary Donations
The Salvation Army works with some of the most vulnerable people in society. As we face the worst public health crisis in our lifetime, people on the margins need us now more than ever.
From running food banks and checking up on people who live alone, to offering counselling and supporting NHS isolation units, The Salvation Army is responding to the crisis in dozens of different ways.
Please click the button below and visit our Justgiving page. Help us support as many people as possible.
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