Things to look forward to
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Messy Picnics
Wednesday 15 and Friday 31 July
Wednesday 5 and Monday 10 August
all 12-2pm
You bring the picnic and we'll bring the mess.
Find us in the garden at the back of church
(or the hall if it's wet!)
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Messy Autumn
Messy Play | Friday 4 September 3:30pm
Messy Church | Friday 2 October 3:30pm
Messy Play is ninety minutes of freeflow activities and refreshments. Messy Church is an hour of activities and refreshments, followed by a short gathered time and a shared meal.
October's Messy Church will be part of Stoneygate Baptist Church's 125th anniversary celebrations.
Harvest
Sunday 27 September
A celebration of the earth and all its goodness.
The service will also include an invitation to donate food to a local charity or support a global cause.
Church Anniversary Weekend
Friday 2 October | 3:30 pm
Messy Church
Crafts and celebration for all ages
Friday 2 October | 7:30 pm
Birthday Party
For current and former members of SBC
(please RSVP to anniversary@stoneygatebaptist.org.uk)
Saturday 3 October | 1-4pm
Afternoon Tea
Everyone welcome to drop in for drinks and cakes
Sunday 4 October | 10:30am
Anniversary Service
Giving thanks for the past and praying for the future
Throughout the weekend there will be displays
about the history of the church
and an invitation to take part in a
special collaborative artwork
Past events
A flavour of some of the things we've been up to
Quiz Night for Christian Aid Week
Friday 8 May | 7pm for 7:30pm start
Suggested donation £3 per person
Refreshments and raffle
Come as a team or join one on the night
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Messy Events
Messy Play | Friday 24 April | 3:30pm
Messy Church | Friday 22 May | 3:30pm
Messy Play | Friday 19 June | 3:30pm
Messy Play is ninety minutes of freeflow activities and refreshments. Messy Church is an hour of activities and refreshments, followed by a short gathered time and a shared meal.
Easter at SBC
Maundy Thursday | 2 April
7:30pm | Tenebrae Service ending in darkness
Good Friday | 3 April
10am | Reflective Communion followed by hot cross buns
12-3pm | Open Church with creative prayer stations
Holy Saturday | 4 April
10am-2pm | Spring Clean with lunch
Easter Sunday | 5 April
6:15am | Sunrise Firepit followed by bacon sandwiches
10:30am | Easter Celebration with activities and refreshments
Easter Wreath Workshop
Wednesday 25 March 7-9pm
Materials and refreshments provided.
Suggested donation of £25 in aid of the new church charity of the year, LOROS Hospice.
Pancakes!
Tuesday 17 February 2026
4-7pm
Sweet and savoury toppings available, plus activities to enjoy and ideas to help you get ready for Lent.
There is no charge, but donations to The Bridge will be welcome.
Christmas at SBC
Friday 5 December | 3:30pm | Messy Church
Crafts, carols and a Christmas party tea
Sunday 14 December | 10:30am | Carols on the Organ
A traditional lessons and carols style service
Sunday 21 December | 10:30am | 'Selection Box' Carol Service
A festive treat with contributions from the congregation
Wednesday 24 December | 8:30pm | 'Midnight in Bethlehem' Communion
A reflective service to mark the coming of Christmas
Thursday 25 December | 10am | Christmas Day Celebration
A joyful way to celebrate the big day itself
Sunday 28 December | 10:30am | Croissants and Carols
Informal worship with brunch, activities and carols around the piano
Realms of Glory
Concert by Tesserae
with refreshments and festive stalls
Sunday 14 December 2025 | 2pm
Free entry but any donations to The Bridge Leicester will help support people from homelessness to hope
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Tuesday 9 December | 7-9pm
Materials and refreshments provided
Suggested donation of £25 in aid of The Bridge, a local charity providing support and advocacy to those experiencing homelessness
Board Games Afternoon
Saturday 29 November
2-6pm
Drop in to play an old favourite or try something new. There'll be a range of styles appropriate for a range of ages, as well as refreshments on offer.
Church Open Day
Saturday 13 September | 10am-6pm
Explore our beautiful building and discover what happens here
Activities and refreshments
Part of Heritage Open Days and Ride + Stride
Free event but donations to toilet refurbishment welcome
Cream Tea in aid of The Bridge
Saturday 2 August | 2-4pm
Enjoy a drink and a homemade scone (or two!) in our beautiful building. Donations in aid of our charity of the year, The Bridge.
Find out more about their work supporting those experiencing homelessness at bridgeleicester.org.
World Day of Prayer
Friday 7 March 2025
7:30pm
This year the women of the Cook Islands will be helping us to celebrate that we are made wonderful.
We will be hosting the evening service on behalf of the local WDP group. All are welcome to join us.
Senbazuru
Thursday 21 to Monday 25 September 2023
various times
To mark the International Day of Peace, we aim to fill the church with a thousand origami cranes, known in Japan as senbazuru and symbolising a wish for recovery.
You will be invited to add your own crane, and spend time reflecting on the things that make for peace.
The installation will be open for five sessions,
with an event planned to run alongside each:
Thursday 21 September | Opening Night 6-9pm
Friday 22 September | Messy Church 3:30pm
Saturday 23 September | Cream Tea 2-5pm
Sunday 24 September | Peace Service 10:30am
Monday 25 September | Wellbeing Cafe 10am-12noon