Twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, a group of us meet for Coffee, Prayer & Chat. Most weeks we’re in the church, where it’s warm and the chairs stay where you put them. When the weather treats us kindly, we head outside and sit under the trees, taking in the simple pleasure of being surrounded by the world God made, rather than the one we’ve over‑organised.
The set‑up is simple. There’s coffee, tea, squash and biscuits. Some weeks someone brings cake, which always improves morale and makes the rest of us wonder why we didn’t think of it! People drift in, settle down, and the conversation finds its own pace — sometimes lively, other times thoughtful, sometimes just the sharing of everyday life.
Partway through, we pause for a short time of prayer. It’s a moment to turn our attention back to God — to acknowledge His presence with us and to place the week, with all its noise and nonsense, into His hands. Nothing showy. Just a clear, steady reminder of who holds us.
What keeps the group going is its simplicity. No agenda. Just an hour where you can sit with others, talk if you want to, listen if you’d rather, and remember that community doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful.
And there’s an open invitation: come along.
Whether you’re after company, conversation, a bit of calm, or the possibility of cake, you’ll be welcome. We’ll be there on the next second or fourth Wednesday — kettle on, chairs ready, and a space waiting for you.
Karen
11am – 12 noon at St Andrew North Swindon