Our heart is to support people of all ages across the fellowship and beyond into the wider community where possible.
You may need more support than that offered by your Home Group leader, or other supportive areas. The Pastoral Team is here to try and meet those needs. You can email a member of the team directly if you would like a confidential pastoral meeting, or consider one of the resources listed in our Pastoral Support Groups.
Tracy: tracy.brown@cccw.org.uk | Laura: laura.joiner@cccw.org.uk | Chris: christine.brannan@cccw.org.uk
Pastoral Care Team
You can meet with a member of our Pastoral Care Team who will listen and pray for you. We also provide Pastoral Listening, Home Visits, Hospital visits, Home Communion and Bereavement Listening along with various Pastoral Support Groups as listed below:
Tracy: tracy.brown@cccw.org.uk
Laura: laura.joiner@cccw.org.uk
Chris: christine.brannan@cccw.org.uk
PASTORAL SUPPORT GROUPS/EVENTS
A variety of friendly groups covering a wide range of pastoral needs.
Prime Timers
A group which meets once a month for those in the prime of life; a fun, social gathering in a Christian context. Join us, in the Junction, from 10:30am to midday on the first Wednesday of every month.
A small donation to contribute to refreshments. Please contact Christine Brannan, christine.brannan@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149 for more info.
Knit and Natter
Are you alone or recently bereaved and in need of some social interaction? If so, you might like to come and join our friendly, Christian mutual support group for scripture, prayer, conversation and, of course, knitting! The aim of this group is to encourage the development of new friendships. No previous knitting experience is required.
We currently meet weekly in the Junction on a Tuesday afternoon, 2-3:30pm.
Please contact Laura Joiner, laura.joiner@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149 for more info.
HeartSong
‘…singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God’ Colossians 3:16.
The act of singing is uplifting and health-giving in so many ways: an act of worship which truly engages the heart; a joy-filled, faith-enriching experience, releasing tension and promoting well-being. Join our group who meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 2-3pm – please check the church calendar for dates.
In order to discover more about connecting our hearts more deeply with our voices, please contact Laura Joiner, laura.joiner@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149 for more info.
Bereavement Listening
We provide support to the bereaved, with in-house visits as necessary, plus telephone support. Please contact Laura Joiner, laura.joiner@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149 for more info.
We also have an annual Bereavement Service at church in the Autumn– this is a quiet, gentle service to remember those we have loved and lost. There is an opportunity to light a candle in their memory. All are welcome.
Carer’s Support group
Usually meeting on the second Sunday of the month, 3:45-5:15pm, this group is for anyone who is in a caring role – for a partner, parent, child or friend. It is a confidential, supportive space to talk and meet others in similar situations.
This group usually meets once a month on Sunday afternoons. The group is for anyone who is in a caring role – for a partner, parent, child or a friend. It is a confidential, supportive space to talk and meet others in similar situations.
Embracing the role of ‘carer’ can open up many positive opportunities within a relationship, and is also widely recognised as a role which can bring challenges – even when professional support networks are in place.
Meetings always include a facilitated group discussion and prayerful, meditative input, and sometimes an informative topical presentation. Private prayer opportunities, either for yourself or a particular situation are also available.
Unfortunately, we can’t provide respite facilities during the meeting for the people you care for – but we hope that the timing of the meetings might make it possible for friends or relatives to support you in this way.
The group is facilitated by Tracy Brown, contact her for more info tracy.brown@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149
LITERATURE CLUB
A social afternoon discussing a chosen poem in a friendly Christian setting.
Light refreshments served – no experience, preparation or knowledge required!
Please contact Christine Brannan, christine.brannan@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149 for more info.
LUNCH AT THE JUNCTION
Lunches for seniors who live alone, for friendship and chatter over a home cooked meal at Christ Church.
For more info please contact the office, office@cccw.org.uk or 01923 282 149
LEMON CLUB
The Lemon Club is a Cancer Support Group for those living with and beyond cancer. It is led by Cathy Wilson and Dawn Hazell, both of whom have extensive experience in cancer; Cathy as a former Nurse Consultant in Cancer Care at the Royal Marsden and Mount Vernon and Dawn Hazell as Counsellor within a cancer setting.
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm in church.
There is a relevant theme/topic, confidential support and prayer with a spiritual element. The group is not exclusive to Christ Church family, it is a friendly welcoming group for all those who would benefit.
Please contact Christine Brannan Christine.brannan@cccw.org.uk or 10923 282 149 for more info.
DayTIME SERVICES
A seasonal daytime church service especially for those living with dementia or additional support needs, their family, friends and carers in relaxed and accessible surroundings followed by a light lunch. Further details will be provided closer to the time.
Please contact Christ Church for more information office@cccw.org.uk
NEXT DATE: Tuesday 16th December 2025, at 11:30am – Christmas Daytime Service
SENIORS’ STAYCATION
Seniors’ Staycation 2026: Details TBC
Save the date: August 2026
More details to follow…
LORD FOR THE YEARS (2025)
Fiona Castle returned for another 3 days of stimulating teaching drawing from the hymn, ‘Lord for the Years’ by Timothy Dudley-Smith. Videos coming shortly