Monday 28 December 2020

Fellowship & Prayers on 28th December 2020

Jonathan led our Fellowship and Prayers this evening. We were asked to bring something new and also think about something that is not costly but very dear to us. 'Twas a wonderful hour of conversation, videos, prayers, a bible reading and an interactive reflection. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ•ฎ๐Ÿ’•



Monday 21 December 2020

Fellowship & Prayers on 21st December 2020

Wow, what a fabulous session this evening, led by Rev'd David Butterworth. He shared some wonderful music with us and talked of his childhood memories of Christmas. He emphasised that love is at the centre of everything. Utterly magic - we met an extraordinary God in our ordinary place! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•‡๐Ÿ’“




Friday 18 December 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 18th December 2020

It was a lovely 'Open Mic' Fellowship & Prayers session this evening. There was a a sharing of music, stories, poetry, a reflection and prayers. Thanks everyone! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽต๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“



Monday 14 December 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 14th December 2020

Rev'd Pauline Warner's conversation took us on an interesting, insightful journey along the River Sherbourne this evening. It's often described as Coventry's hidden river, because it flows under the city centre. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒŠ



Friday 11 December 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 11th December 2020

Sue hosted our 'Open Mic' Prayers & Fellowship session this evening. There was a sharing of stories, poems and prayers. Cats, mice and babies were included in the discussions ๐Ÿ˜„.One of the questions asked was "how do you know the will of God?" Very interesting - thanks to all for coming along and being part of the CSS family!๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽค๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’—



Monday 7 December 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 7th December 2020

Huge thanks to Rev'd
Tony Buglass for leading our informative session this evening, and for the insightful look at the book of Isaiah ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“œ๐Ÿ™


Friday 4 December 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 4th December 2020

It was another great turnout at our 'Open Mic' Prayers & Fellowship session this evening. Thanks to all who shared stories, reflections and prayers ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿธ๐Ÿท๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ™




Monday 30 November 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 30th November 2020

Deacon Sue Fry led our group this evening. It was packed with activities, including writing on 2 whiteboards (1) our hopes and dreams at the beginning of 2020 and (2) positive things and blessings during Covid. We had breakout rooms for discussion and watched 4 videos! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ’“๐ŸŒˆ






Friday 27 November 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 27th November 2020

We had a fabulous 'Open Mic' Prayers & Fellowship gathering this evening. The session included a music video, bible passage, reflections, stories, prayers and poems. Cups of tea were mentioned a few times! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽต๐Ÿต๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿธ



Monday 23 November 2020

Prayers & Fellowship on 23rd November 2020

Jonathan led our 'Prayers & Fellowship' group this evening. The theme was making the most of our talents and we were treated to a fabulous music video, plus drama and discussion in breakout rooms ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿต๐Ÿ™



Friday 20 November 2020

Zoom Gathering on 20th November 2020

Rev Stephen Willey led our prayer session this evening, when we shared the breaking of bread. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Ruth ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿž๐Ÿท๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆ



Monday 16 November 2020

Zoom Gathering on 16th November 2020

It was great to be back after a week's break. Joy Welford led our prayer gathering this evening. We were shown a video of the terrifying floods in Kings Lynn and surrounding areas (in 1953). In breakout rooms we discussed what it must have been like in Noah's Ark. There was music from the Iona Community and prayers, plus discussion about our prayer booklets and virtual choir. Wonderful! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ’“




Friday 6 November 2020

Zoom Gathering on 6th November 2020

We had a great sharing of videos, poems, prose, prayers a Psalm, a blessing and a reflection in our 'Open Mic' gathering this evening. What an amazing, lovely, talented bunch! It doesn't matter if some people don't say anything though, we welcome the silence too ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ™



Monday 2 November 2020

Zoom Gathering on 2nd November 2020

 Caroline White led our Zoom gathering earlier. The theme was anxieties and we were asked to bring an everyday object or something that gave us comfort. It was a great session of videos, bible passages, music and prayers. Wonderful! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ“š



Sunday 1 November 2020

Zoom Gathering on 30th October 2020

Another wonderful Zoom Prayer session on Friday evening... thanks to all. It's a great time of sharing stories and experiences. We really do have a special family in Coffee Shop Sunday and God is always at work at our centre ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™



Monday 26 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 26th October 2020

 

John Parnham led our gathering this evening. The theme was 'God's Creative Love' and we discussed how our creative gifts can be used to worship God and reach out to others. Some people brought along some wonderful pieces of art/craft that they have created. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ™



Friday 23 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 23rd October 2020

Thanks to all who came along to our Zoom gathering this evening! We started off with music from Soul Survivor, then had an 'Open Mic' sharing of stories, reflections, poems, bible verses and prayers. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽป



Monday 19 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 19th October 2020

Rev Ian Coates led our prayer session this evening. We were split into breakout rooms and discussed the Samaritan woman at the well. She had rather an unusual encounter with Jesus in an ordinary place! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿ™



Friday 16 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 16th October 2020

We had a great sharing of music, bible readings, drama and prayers in our 'Open Mic' session this evening. There were even instructions on how to make a trifle whilst repeatedly removing 2 cats from the work surface ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ‘ผ



Monday 12 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 12th October 2020

Jonathan led our prayer session this evening. We listened to some beautiful music and then he asked us how we first encountered God (there were some lovely replies). We were split into breakout rooms to discuss 1) How do we meet God now? 2) What is an ordinary place? 3) How do we introduce others to God? ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™




Saturday 10 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 9th October 2020

We had another wonderful 'Open Mic' session last night, sharing music, prayers and stories, followed by discussion ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•



Monday 5 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 5th October 2020

Solomon shared the inspirational and heart-warming story of his nursing career in Kenya. Many thanks to him and also to Sue Fry for the PowerPoint presentation. Lovely ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ™




Friday 2 October 2020

Zoom Gathering on 2nd October 2020

We had another great sharing of music reflections, poems, drama and prayers this evening ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’™ #prodigalson #lostsheep



Monday 28 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 28th September 2020

We discussed the parable of the Prodigal Son this evening, and did some small group work in breakout rooms. It was a good sharing of thoughts and opinions....but a pity that Caroline couldn't share her chocolate orange! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ™



Friday 25 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 25th September 2020

It was an 'Open Mic' Zoom gathering this evening, with a sharing of stories, prayers poems and music. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“




Monday 21 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 21st September 2020

Caroline led our prayer session this evening. We had a quiz, video, music, prayers and discussion. The themes were not judging, not comparing, things not always being what they seem, and the Body of Christ. ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™



Friday 18 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 18th September 2020

Great Zoom Prayer session tonight - stories shared about who or what has inspired us on our faith journey ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“



Monday 14 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 14th September 2020

The theme for our prayer session this evening was 'Family and Friends' - led by Bruce.๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™



Sunday 13 September 2020

Coffee Shop Sunday Service 13th September 2020

Put the kettle on, sit down and enjoy this Coffee Shop Sunday session. It’s just over 20 mins, and I do believe that by the time you’ve watched this and finished your drink, your world will seem a better place ๐Ÿ™‚๐ŸŽถ☕️๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•

Friday 11 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 11th September 2020

It was another great 'Open Mic' prayer session this evening. We talked about God's help, his healing and his constant presence ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™



Thursday 10 September 2020

Facebook Live Prayers on 10th September

For those who didn't attend our Facebook Live prayers this evening, here is a recording of Trevor and me singing. Hopefully it'll raise a smile as neither of us remained composed ๐Ÿ˜‚ I'm wondering if we should audition for X-Factor ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

Click here for our song

Monday 7 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 7th September 2020

Our Zoom prayers this evening were led by Jonathan on the theme of 'Wisdom'. It was wonderful to see everyone as always - we are blessed with our Coffee Shop Sunday family ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•



Saturday 5 September 2020

Zoom Gathering on 4th September 2020

 It was a privilege to hear stories and testimonies this evening at our 'Open Mic' session ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“



Monday 31 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 31st August 2020

Deacon Sue Fry led our prayer session this evening. One of the questions she asked was, "What are the blessings in your life for which you would give thanks?" It was lovely to hear the responses! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿงก



Friday 28 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 28th August 2020

 This evening, Coffee Shop Sunday friends shared their favourite bible verses or passages ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•



Monday 24 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 24th August 2020

TWENTY of us attended the Zoom prayers this evening. We had fun playing on the Whiteboard - it was a bit like being at Sunday School ๐Ÿ˜‚ Trevor set up some 'breakout rooms' and in small groups we discussed 'encouragement'.



Friday 21 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 21st August 2020

There were a few connection problems with some of us this evening but it was still a great session! One of the themes was 'animals in our lives' and we also discussed the subject of humility and the example of Jesus ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜ธ๐Ÿ’•


Folded hands

Monday 17 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 17th August 2020

Trevor enjoyed experimenting with the 'break-out' rooms this evening, enabling discussion in smaller groups ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ™


Friday 14 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 14th August 2020


We had great prayer session this evening, led by Rev Marcus Torchon, Superintendent Minister at Cov & Nuneaton Circuit. He asked us to think about five Ws... where? when? what? who? why? when we are praying. He played some pretty good music too ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’“
 

Thursday 13 August 2020

A Socially-Distanced Gathering at Costa on 12 August 2020

We had a fabulous gathering yesterday at Costa Coffee on the Gallagher Retail Park - 29 of us! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’—



All photos may be viewed by clicking here

Monday 10 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 10th August 2020

The theme for the prayer session was 'Jesus - with us in the storms of life' [Matthew 14: 22-33]. It's always fantastic to share in worship and fellowship ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’—


Saturday 8 August 2020

Zoom Gathering on 7th August 2020

It was lovely to be back in Zoom prayers last night after our short break. We had a good meeting, including playing on the Zoom whiteboard. It wasn't quite a work of art but it was good fun experimenting with the text and draw function! ๐Ÿ˜€✏️๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’•