Our final 'gathering' for the summer term is our annual BBQ, by the Lake!
Join us from 12.30pm to enjoy some sunshine (?) food, fellowship and fun! Bring your own picnic BBQ food - meat, etc to cook, and any other accompanying food items. We'll provide a BBQ and a 'chef', plus a few extra items such as paper plates, kitchen roll, sauces and black bin bags!
You just need to bring yourself, some main food to BBQ and a chair/blanket to sit on.
(If it rains, look out for a post on our Facebook page for any last minute decisions - https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsnewtonleys)
Meeting point is the grass area between Skye Crescent and Willow Lake.

The regular routine and 'rhythm' for St Joe's during the month of August is somewhat different to many other churches! We have a period of 'sabbatical' (rest) from the usual Sunday morning services or activities, which allows those of us who lead, speak and arrange the services to have a break.
In addition, with our vicar, Ben continuing his own 3 month sabbatical, it provides a total break for everyone from our regular Sunday commitments.
However...
This doesn't mean we are all on holiday for the whole month and St Joe's 'ceases to exist' for 4-5 weeks!
We still encourage social, spiritual and significant (planned) interactions between the church family. We are #stillchurch during the school holiday weeks!
And we will be 'back with a bang' on Sunday 1 September, welcoming Ben back from his sabbatical, and kicking off the autumn term with new themes and activities - and faith that God will continue his good work in all of us...