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Angel Tree
Final Collection 28 November

Angel Tree is a partnership with Prison Fellowship, giving us as a church the opportunity to help support local families this Christmas.

Over the past few years we've been privileged to work and build relationships with men in HMP Berwyn, many of whom have families and children who they won't see this Christmas.

Angel Tree is an opportunity to provide a meaningful gift to a child, on behalf of their father in prison. This helps families build relationships and stay connected, which evidence suggests, reduces the risk of reoffending.

You can drop off presents during a Sunday Gathering at Bridge House with the final collection being the 28 November. 
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For more information and to sign up click here.

Fill the Van
Final collection 28 November

In partnership with Crossroads Community Hub, we're having another Fill The Van morning, collecting supplies which will go into special festive food hampers for those who need them around our region.

You can drop off items during a Sunday Gathering at Bridge House with the final collection being the 28 November. 
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Download a shopping list here.

First Sundays
​5 December

On the first Sunday of each month we do something a little different. There will be various events for you to connect with such as parties, giveaways and catch-up coffees. Who could you invite along?

For more information about any of the below events, email hello@vineyard53.org

First Sundays -
​Love Your Neighbour

We want to show a little bit of God's love and generosity to people in our region. 

So we're going to be giving away all kinds of Christmassy treats to our neighbours and those in the surrounding area. Why not join in the fun?

There are three options to choose from: 
Option 1: We'll provide you with packs of locally-sourced fudge and Christmas cards to give your neighbours.
Option 2: Bake/make something edible yourself and we’ll provide quality paper treat bags to package them up in, and Christmas cards to give your neighbours. Why not even knock on their door and say hello?
Option 3: We’ll provide you with mulled wine, mince pies, yule logs, Christmas cards and invitations to arrange a Christmas mingle with your neighbours.

Collect at the Sunday Gathering on 28 November to be ready for the First Sunday in December, when we're encouraging people to participate at some point over that weekend.

First Sundays -
​Kickstart Christmas

Kickstart your Christmas with a party at Caffi Isa in Mynydd Isa, 10am-12noon. Hosted by Vineyard 53, you can expect the wonderful Caffi Isa choir, free refreshments, children's craft and stories. All totally free.

Click here to download a flyer with the full address and a map to Caffi Isa. 

First Sundays -
YA Boardgame Afternoon

Our Young Adults are hosting an afternoon of playing boardgames together. A few hours to play some of the various games CUPS has to offer. Join us for however long you can between 1pm and 4pm. 

CUPS is a boardgame cafe in Chester City Centre, opposite the Cathedral Gardens. The full address is: 25 St Werburgh St, Chester, CH1 2DY.
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​Click here to view their website for more information.

First Sundays -
Christmas Coffee Catch-up

Join us for hot drinks, cakes, friendly faces and a chance to chat. We'll be meeting at Grace Tea Rooms, 2-4pm. Pop in to say hi or stay for the afternoon.

If you’d like to help with serving drinks – contact Nikol at hello@vineyard53.org

The full address is: Grace Tea Rooms, 72 Whitby Rd, Ellesmere Port CH65 0AA

First Sundays -
Letterpress Christmas Card Workshops

Come along to Tpel Paper & Press to print your own Christmas Cards using a letterpress machine and get to keep upto 10 cards each! There will be mince pies and hot drinks available too.

You can sign up as a family or group of friends. Children under 10 would need to be supervised by a parent or carer. 

We are limited to six people per session but there are four one-hour slots between 11am and 3pm over two days. ​

You can sign up for a time-slot on the Saturday here.
You can sign up for a time-slot on the Sunday here.

The full address is: Tpel Paper & Press, 10 Rufus Court,
​Chester CH2 3PY

For more information about Tpel Paper & Press, click here.

Carols at Carriage Shed
​12 December

Wrap up warm and join us for Carols at Carriage Shed. Journey through the Christmas story with carols and readings in a beautiful, sheltered outdoor setting.
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You can expect a live band, kids’ crafts, hot drinks and festive snacks. Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm. All totally free.

You don't need to sign up - you can just show up. But, if you are planning on coming along, please let us know here to help us get a sense of numbers.

Click here to download a flyer with the full address and a map to Carriage Shed.

All Ages Sunday Gathering
​19 December

It's Christmas and we're so excited to celebrate together!

Expect games, stories, music, and as much festive fun as we can stuff into a Sunday morning. Perfect for all ages and for friends and family who may not have been to church before.

Live-streamed at 10.30am from our YouTube channel

Christmas Day ZOOM!
​25 December

10am https://vineyard53.churchsuite.co.uk/events/n6d9pzyt

Join John and Anna on this special Christmas Morning. It'll be half an hour to connect with church family and have a little festive fun.