Since the removal of all legal covid-19 restrictions on the 19th July 2021 these are a summary of the arrangements that will apply: the wearing of face masks will not be required (however there may be some who would like to continue to use them); social distancing will not be required (again some people may wish to retain some level of distancing); congregational singing indoors will now be restarted without people needing to wear masks; mixing before and after the service will be allowed across different households; refreshments following the service will be resumed for all who would like to partake.
The recording of names for the sake of the NHS Test and Trace service is not required though a paper record will be made available at the door as well as the NHS Test and Trace QR code for people wishing to check into the Thatcham Evangelical Church venue.
We request that when people enter they use the hand sanitizer provided.
For anyone wishing to see the COVID-19 Risk Assessment for services at the Thatcham Parish Hall, a copy of this 10 page document is available at the door.
If anyone is experiencing any of the COVID-19 symptoms (persistent cough, fever or a change in taste or smell) they should NOT attend a service.
If anyone is clinically vulnerable or over 70 years of age they are discouraged from attending in person, however we do leave that up to the individual to make their own decisions.
Our teaching is Bible-centered and provides insight and direction for living a life modelled after Jesus Christ.
Sunday Worship Times:
We are meeting in person at the Thatcham Parish Hall
Our 10.30 am service – this is a mix of traditional hymns and more contemporary songs.
We have a children’s talk early on in the service and then a Sunday school gets going in the room directly behind the main hall. The children re-join during the singing of the final hymn or song.
(Presently online via Zoom – Phone 01635 898164 (Church office) for Zoom joining details)
Our 6:00 pm service – this service is less formal than the morning and not as long being around 1 hour in duration. We study the scriptures and often work through topics. There is sometimes worship and prayer as well. All in all a more varied format from month to month.
When meeting face-to-face this service takes place at the Pastor’s house, which is no. 2 Loundyes Close, Thatcham. RG18 3EB.
Midweek Meetings:
(Presently online via Zoom – Phone 01635 898164 (Church office) for Zoom joining details)
Each Wednesday, from 8-9.30 pm we meet for a time of discussional bible study.
Very often we study through a bible book or perhaps a bible theme. The studies are always very discussional and enable people of all levels of knowledge to be able to comfortably participate (or just sit back and observe, if they prefer to).
We usually take a few minutes at the start to sing a few hymns or songs. It is also at these sorts of meetings that we take opportunity to pray for each other and for other issues wider afield.
When meeting face-to-face this midweek meeting does *not* take place in the Parish Hall, but at Andy and Nic’s house, which is no. 21, Peachey Drive, Thatcham. RG19 4GT
(Currently suspended – sorry)
Each Friday from 10-11.30, the ladies of the church get together to have coffee and take some relaxed time in the Scriptures.
When meeting this will take place at the Pastor’s house at no. 2 Loundyes Close, Thatcham. RG18 3EB.