Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of England
Church of the Good Shepherd welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Farnborough area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Church of the Good Shepherd at Farnborough, Hampshire is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Church of the Good Shepherd is to make an impact for God, here in Farnborough, Hampshire by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Activity Week Away
Activity Week Away 2016: 3:30pm Thursday 2 June until 2:00pm Sunday 5 June
Only £50:00, [or £45 if returned before 1st May]. Extra £5:00 discount for brothers or sisters
This year instead of Activity Week at church, we are planning to go to the “Not-Whit†Camp with other local youth groups instead. So come and join in the fun, laughter & teaching. It’s just the same but all under canvas.
Open to all Young People from School Year 6 up to Year 10.
The campsite is set in 40 acres of beautiful private woodland near Waverley Abbey, Elstead (between Guildford & Farnham.).
Thursday 2nd June 2016 at 3:00 PM
All Day Event
Sunday
Morning Worship
Every first third and fourth Sunday at 9:15 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Holy Communion
Every second and fifth Sunday at 9:15 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
All-Age Worship
Every first Sunday at 11:15 AM for 1 hour
Morning Worship
Every second and fourth Sunday at 11:15 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Holy Communion
Every third Sunday at 11:15 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Family Holy Communion
Every fifth Sunday at 11:15 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Deaf Church
A service for the deaf with signing
Every third Sunday at 4:00 PM for 1 hour
Evening Reflective Communion
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Wednesday
Rainbow, Mothers & Toddlers Group
Rainbows is a friendly group of parents and pre-school children (aged 0 - 4 years). Come and play with your children, chat to other parents, enjoy a cup of tea and a healthy snack or biscuit.
We meet on Wednesdays during school term time, 1:15pm - 2:45pm in the Church Hall. We are closed over Christmas, we are open again on Wednesday 4th January 2012.
There is a charge of 70p per family to help cover costs (the first visit is free).
Term Time only
Every Wednesday at 1:15 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Messy Church for Children with adults
A Breath of Fresh Air: Craft, Eat together and Worship together.
Every third Wednesday at 4:30 PM for 1½ hours
Thursday
Olive Branch, Children's Clothing Exchange
The Olive Branch is a free swap shop for children's clothes (age 0 - 12 years). There is no need to bring any clothes on your first visit, you get 40 credits free!
There are free refreshments, and a warm relaxed atmosphere. Come and make new friends, have a cup of tea and find some clothes for your children.
Thursdays during school term time, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Church Hall.
We are closed over Christmas, we start again on Thursday 5th January 2012.
Term Time only
Every Thursday at 9:30 AM for 150 minutes
Thursday Service
The Thursday Service runs on the 4th Thursday of each month, at 10am.
Hymns, prayers and readings. A time for growing in faith and sharing with friends old and new.
Every fourth Thursday at 10:00 AM for ½ hour
Senior Citizens Coffee Morning
This is an informal, friendly group of senior citizens who meet every Thursday at 10:30am for a tea, coffee, biscuit and a chat. We meet in the church coffee lounge.
We have a monthly "Bring and Buy" and occasionally have visits to garden centres.
This group is welcoming to all senior citizens who live locally.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM for 1 hour
Location
Sand Hill
Farnborough
Hampshire
United Kingdom
GU14 8ER
Staff
The Revd Canon David Geoffrey WILLEY
Incumbent
Contacts
Tel: 01252375578
Web: http://www.goodshepherdchurch.org.uk
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