Weekly News - 11/09/2026
This Week
Sat, 10 am | Creative Spirit Space
Sun, 9:30 am | Pre-Service Prayer
Sun, 10:30 am | Sunday Service: Vision
Sun, 12:45 pm | Welcome lunch
Mon, 10:30 am | Powerhouse
Tues, 9 am | Worship, Encounter, Prayer
Wed, 9:30 am | First Steps
Wed, 7 pm | Midweek Youth
Thur, 10 am | Pop-In Café
Thur, 12 pm | Thrive: Strength & Balance
Fri, 7 pm |
For more information on our events, visit the events page
International Mission Interest Eve
After last Sunday's International Sunday, for anyone that felt a nudge from God to explore more of what it could look like to serve the nations, you're invited to join Doug and the team on Mon 14th Sept, 7:30pm at The Runway.
Students
Please be praying for those in GodFirst who will be starting or returning to university this month.
New Life Group
Our New Life Group is a great follow on from Alpha and caters specifically for new Christians, and other disciples of Jesus, who would appreciate a regular journey through key foundational themes. Starting Tues 22nd Sept, 7:15pm, then every Tues during term-time. Click here for info and to sign up.
New Staff Member
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new Cafe and Catering Manager, Sammy Haynes. Sammy brings a wealth of experience of community cafe management and heaps of enthusiasm and drive, and we are delighted to have her on the staff team. Sammy has been part of GodFirst for 2 years and is excited to see what God will do through Gate 15!
Circles Interest Evening
Following on from Jack's email this week about moving from Rows to Circles, for anyone interested in finding out a bit more about what it could look like to lead a Circle at GodFirst, there's an interest evening on Sun 27th Sept, 7:30pm. Click here to sign up.
FORGED Pizza Night
Calling all men: our next FORGED night is Sat 17th October, 6:30pm for Pizza and Presence; a time to hang out, eat pizza and meet with God as we worship Him. Click here to sign up.
Bereavement Journey
The Bereavement Journey Course is starting here again on Tues 22nd Sept, 7pm. Some people have already signed up but there are still a few spaces, so please think about friends or neighbours who might benefit from this and invite them. Click here for more information.
Alpha Course
The Alpha Course is a great place for people to explore faith. The next Alpha Course is starting on Mon 28th Sept, 7pm for an introduction night, with the course starting on Mon 5th Oct. Please pray and invite any friends, family and neighbours to explore Jesus. Sign up here.
Big Church Festival
Following some of the recent sad and difficult events we have seen, such as the tragic events at Big Church Festival and Nepal, and perhaps for some of us closer to home, we may find ourselves carrying a lot of different emotions. Amy Orr-Ewing, a theologian and author, has written this article, which you may find helpful. If this has raised things for you, remember the pastoral team are here to help.
Tell Us Your Stories
God is always at work in our church family, and we'd love to hear what He has been doing in your life - this strengthens faith and calls others to believe for similar miracles, whether healing, provision, relationship restoration, anything that God has done.
Please email your stories here.
Future Events
17th Oct | FORGED Men's Pizza Night. Link
14th Nov | RISE@home Ladies Lunch
22nd Nov | Baptisms
15th May '27 | RISE WOW Ladies Conference
For more information on our events, visit the events page