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Summer's here, and you're invited!

We'd love to connect with you this summer. There are lots of events — large or small, energetic or quiet, midweek or Sunday — and we hope you'll find some to join in with, to see familiar faces and meet some new ones!

Read on for all the events, and be sure to click the 'Sign up now' links.

Big Church Picnic
​Sunday 18 July | 12–3pm

We're kicking off the summer with three Big Church Picnics, in three venues.

Bring along a picnic, and we'll provide some games. Open to all ages.

Sign up for Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port

Sign up for Alexandra Park, Hoole

Sign up for Wepre Park, Connah's Quay

5-a-Side Football Tournament
Saturday 24 July | 10am–12pm

Cheshire County Sports, Upton, CH2 1PR

A fun round robin football tournament, raising money for our amazing partner charity, Love The One in India.

Either make your own team, or sign up as an individual and we'll sort you out. Age 16+.

Find all the info and sign up here.

Sundays at Bridge House
Sunday 25 July | 7pm
Sunday 8 August | 7pm
Sunday 22 August | 7pm

Bridge House, University of Chester Queen's Park Campus, Handbridge, CH4 7AD

We're back at Bridge House for three Sunday evenings this summer. You can expect live worship, prayer and short talks. We can't wait to see you all again!

No need to sign up. Just show up.

Fill the Boot
Sunday 25 July | 7pm

In partnership with Crossroads Community Hub.

As part of our Sunday evening at Bridge House on Sunday 25 July, we'll be showing God's loving generosity by 'filling the boot' with food and toiletries to support people in need in our community.

​We'll be sharing a shopping list over on our social media. Give us a follow on Facebook.

Family Football
Sunday 25 July | 3.30pm
Sunday 8 August | 3.30pm
Sunday 22 August | 3.30pm

Cheshire County Sports, Upton, CH2 1PR

​A free and informal kick-about for kids of all ages and their grown-ups.

Sign up for Sunday 25 July

Sign up for Sunday 8 August

Sign up for Sunday 22 August

Summer Giveaway
​Sunday 1 August | 1–3pm

Chester City Centre

Join us in Chester as we show God's love and kindness to the city by handing out drinks and healthy snacks. We're excited about the people we'll meet, and we'd love you to join us!

No need to sign up. Read all the info here.

DTI Live
​Monday 2 August | 6–9.30pm
Wednesday 4 August | 6–9.30pm

Upton, Chester

The 'Dreaming The Impossible' national youth conference is coming to a garden near you. Youth aged 11+ are invited to join us in the garden for food and fun, and to enjoy the amazing DTI livestream together.

Sign up for Monday 2 August

Sign up for Wednesday 4 August

Welcome BBQ
Friday 6 August | 7.30pm

John and Anna's, Upton, Chester

If you're new to Vineyard 53, or if you've never been to a Welcome Dinner, then this event is for you!

Come and hang out in the garden with us, meet some of the V53 leaders, hear our story and eat some amazing BBQ.

​Sign-up here

The Big Summer Quiz
​​Saturday 7 August | 7.30pm 

Upton Pavilion, Chester, CH2 1HD

Our famous Big Summer Quiz is back! It's free to enter, just grab a team and meet us at Upton Pavilion.

Who has spent lockdown swotting up? Who can unravel the expertly photoshopped clues? And who will take home the prize?

​No need to sign up. Just turn up!

Aqua Park — Wild Shore Delamere
Thursday 12 August | 5.30pm | Age 6+

Wild Shore Delamere, CW8 2JL

Adventurous aquatic fun for grown-ups and children aged 6+. You'll laugh, you'll have fun, and you'll get soaked. This event costs £13 per person, which you'll pay when you sign up.

(Children aged 6 and 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.)

Sign up here

Big V53 Beach Day
Sunday 15 August | 11am onwards

Colwyn Bay Promenade, LL29 8HH

​We do love to be beside the seaside! Come and join us for fun in the sun (we hope!).

All ages are welcome. Bring your beach stuff and a picnic. We'll bring the volleyball net and some games.

​No need to sign up. Just turn up!

V53 Women Walking
​Tuesday 17 August
Tuesday 24 August

Come and join a friendly group for an informal walk and hang-out in the beautiful North Wales countryside.

The details will be communicated via a WhatsApp group. If you'd like to be added to it simply email hello@vineyard53.org and we'll sort you out! 

Campfire Worship
​Friday 20 August | 7.30pm | Worship from 8pm

Nercwys, Mold, North Wales

We've missed worshipping together. So let's gather around a campfire in the gorgeous North Wales countryside to worship God.

This will be an informal evening of worship, fire and good times.

Sign-up here

The V53 Big Summer Fun Day
​Sunday 29 August | 12–3pm

Upton High School Field, Upton, CH2 1NN

​Roll up, roll up — it's the V53 Big Summer Fun Day! Expect inflatables, carnival games and loads of old-fashioned fun for all ages.

We'll be taking over Upton High School's main field for a chance to re-connect with some friendly faces and have loads of fun!

You can expect:
— An amazing FREE hog roast (plus veggie / vegan options)
— Bouncy castles
— Fun games
— Soft drinks and fresh coffee

After so many months of lockdown, disruption and confusion, this is going to be a great celebration and a chance to re-connect ahead of the next season of church.

Sign up here for the Big Summer Fun Day.

Back-to-School Prayer Evening
​Sunday 29 August | 8pm

On Zoom.

As we head into a new school year, let's gather together on Zoom to pray for families with children returning to school. Perhaps your kids are heading up to high school, re-adjusting after lockdown, or you'd just appreciate praying together.

​No need to sign up. Just turn up!

Online talks throughout the summer

As well as our in-person gatherings, we'll still be gathering online every Sunday morning at 10.30am on our YouTube channel.

​We'll be releasing some online resources each week to help adults and children dig into the content of the talks.

​Subscribe over on our YouTube channel so you never miss a Sunday morning stream.

You can also catch up on previous Sundays over on our Talks page, or on the Vineyard 53 Podcast (available on most podcast providers).

There won't be any regular Vineyard Kids or 0-5s YouTube streams during the summer.​