{"id":104,"date":"2022-09-02T09:12:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T09:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:40:48","slug":"news-and-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=104","title":{"rendered":"News and Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t    <img class=\"ba-cheetah-photo-img wp-image-26 size-full\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Melrose-Logo.png\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\titemprop=\"image\" \n\t\t\t\theight=\"320\" width=\"320\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Melrose-Logo.png 320w, https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Melrose-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Melrose-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>\n<nav>\n\t<!-- mobile menu -->\n\t\t<button>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<!-- menu items -->\n\t<ul id=\"menu-main-menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-69\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/\">Home Page<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-154\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=151\">What&#8217;s On<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=104\" aria-current=\"page\">News and Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-68\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=57\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-465\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=459\">Give<\/a>\n<ul>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-543\"><a href=\"https:\/\/melrosechurchbasingstoke.com\/?page_id=535\">Ministry Partners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n<h1>\n\t\tnews and events\t\n<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBring A Friend Sunday\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 1st March 2026\t\t\n\t\t\tYou are invited to our &#8220;Bring a friend Sunday&#8221; next Sunday 1st March.\u00a0If you have never been to church before, if it&#8217;s been a long time or you have just been needing some hope, these are all great reasons to come and join us for our Sunday service.\u00a0We look forward to seeing you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tChristmas Day Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tThu 25th Dec 2025\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s Christmas&#8230; why not start the day with church?Even if you haven&#8217;t been for a while.<\/p>Gather with us to sing carols and celebrate the birth of Jesus. All our welcome, bring the whole family!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tThe Saviour of The World Carol Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 21st Dec 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tThis Sunday 21st Dec 2025, Melrose will be joining Wessex Christian Fellowship for their annual Christmas Carol Service.\u00a0Join us for a night of Christmas celebration, to sing carols together and various presentations.\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFriday Club: Christmas Tallent Show\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFri 12th Dec 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday Club Talent Show:A great night for families. Our Friday Club children (and some parents) will be performing and showcasing their talents.\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tPop Up Gospel Choir\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t4th Nov 2025 &#8211; 25th Dec 2025\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Calling all budding gospel singers. We are running a Christmas pop-up gospel choir who will be performing over the Christmas period at various events. If you have ever wanted to join a gospel choir, this is a great opportunity to come and sing gospel with us.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Scan the QR code or text Rhoda on: 07756 383068 for more info.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 14th Sep 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service is back!<br \/><br \/>Join us on Sun 14th Sep 2025. You will be served a full fry up followed by our family service listening to stories of faith from members of our church family, music and singing and a good news message of hope for your life. At Melrose Community Hall in Popley at 10.30am.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBeach Baptism 2025\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 23rd Aug 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tOur next baptism service is scheduled for Sat 23rd Aug. We will be heading down to Southbourne beach to do the baptisms and enjoy a day together.You are welcome to join us.\u00a0<br \/>Bring a picnic and everything you need for a day at the beach.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFriday Club Presents: The Ark Man\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday 18th July 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tHave you ever read the story of Noah&#8217;s Ark to your children?Is it just that to you, a fictional story?Come and find out the truth about the Ark and what really happened!This Friday 18th July at 7.30pm at Melrose Hall(Also&#8230;If you have any questions about Creation v Evolution, then we may also have time to discuss)The whole family is welcome.\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFC Family Sports Day\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSaturday 12th July 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday Club Families and local families. Sat 12th JulyInstead of our Friday Club Party In The Park this year, we are doing something extra special.\u00a0We will be doing our summer celebration in the form of a Family Sports Day on Sat 12th July. We want you to join us for an afternoon of food, fun and sports.<p>There is something for the whole family.It&#8217;s a completely free event so just bring yourselves and enjoy games, free bbq and a bouncy castle. Even if you haven&#8217;t been to Friday Club for a while, we would love to see you.<\/p>\u00a0Save the date and join us on the day at Everest Community Academy.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFather&#039;s Day Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSunday 15th June 2025\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>We had a fantastic morning celebrating and honouring the fathers and the men of Melrose. The young people put on a great service and even cooked a full meal for the church to enjoy.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tLadies Garden Afternoon Tea\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSunday 8th June 2025\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Our will be gathering this Sunday after church service for their monthly meet up. If you are a lady, 18 and over, you are welcome to join our afternoon tea with Special guest speaker Primrose Morson.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHalf Night Of Prayer\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday 30th May 2025\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much!Join us this Friday 30th May for our Half Night of Prayer. As always, we are expectant to see God do great things because we know the power of prayer.<br \/><br \/>Come and pray with us and see what God will do!<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 25th May 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service is back!Join us on Sun 25th May 2025. You will be served a full fry up followed by our family service listening to stories of faith from members of our church family, music and singing and a good news message of hope for your life. At Melrose Community Hall in Popley at 10.30am.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tInternational Sunday Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 18th May 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tWe celebrated a fantastic morning of diverse culture in Melrose as everyone came dressed in their national dress. We celebrated through worship, songs, stories, drama and food.\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tResurrection Sunday Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 20th April 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tThis Easter, you are invited to join us for our Resurrection Sunday Celebration service. If you haven&#8217;t been to church for a while, this is a great opportunity to return and if you&#8217;ve never been to church this is a great opportunity to come and find out what all the excitement is all about.\u00a0Join us on Sunday 20th April.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMother&#039;s Day Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 30th March 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tJoin us for Mothering Sunday on Sun 30th March. We will be celebrating all our mothers and the blessing that they are to us.\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHalf Night Of Prayer\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday 21st Feb 2025\t\t\n\t\t\tJoin us this Friday 21st Feb, for our first Half Night of Prayer for 2025. As always, we are expectant to see God do great things because we know the power of prayer.\u00a0Come and pray with us and see what God will do!<br \/><br \/>Held at Oakridge Methodist Church Starting at\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tNew Years Eve Celebration\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTue 31st Dec 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>We will be seeing the new year in together on Tue 31st Dec at Melrose Hall with food, games and a time of praise and thanksgiving from 6pm onwards.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tNew Years Eve Celebration\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTue 31st Dec 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>We will be seeing the new year in together on Tue 31st Dec at Melrose Hall with food, games and a time of praise and thanksgiving from 6pm onwards.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tChristmas Day Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWeds 25th Dec 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This Christmas season, join us for 2 major events.<br \/><br \/>Sat 21st Dec we will be singin carols outside Melrose Hall in Popley btween 11am and 1pm. Come and join us\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Then on Christmas Day we invite you to join our Christmas Day Service at Melrose Hall at 10am. Arrive early to get a seat.<br \/><br \/>Sunday services will run as usual.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMen&#039;s Gathering \t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 23rd Nov 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The men of Melrose will be gathering for our last get together of the year. Meeting at Melrose Hall at 1pm and then going on to the Club Room In Hook. Pastor William Morson will be the guest speaker for the afternoon of games, fellowship and food.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 17th Nov 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us on Sun 17th Nov 2024 for our final Family Breakfast Service of the year. You will be served a full fry up followed by our family service listening to stories of faith from members of our church family, music and singing and a good news message of hope for your life.At Melrose Community Hall in Popley at 10.30am.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHalf Night Of Prayer\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFri 1st Nov 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us tonight, Friday 1st Nov for our Half Night of Prayer. As we enter into the last 2 months of 2024, we are expectant to see God do great things in our church, our community and our lives!Come an pray with us and see what God will do!Venue: Oakridge Methodist Church<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tPub Talk\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tThu 24th Oct 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>We are holding a pub discussion group this month at The Oak pub in Oakridge. Come and join us as we discuss some interesting topics. Bring a friend who doesn&#8217;t know Jesus yet but would be interested to discuss issues of faith with some Christians.Join us on Thursday 24th Oct at 7.30pm at The Oak Pub in Oakridge.<\/p>\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 22nd Sep 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us on Sun 22nd Sep for our Family Breakfast Service. You will be served a full fry up followed by our family service listening to stories of faith from members of our church family, music and singing and a good news message of hope for your life. At Melrose Community Hall in Popley at 10.30am.<\/p>\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tGospel Of Mark Session\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tThu 19th &amp; Fri 20th Sep 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>If you have been interested to find out more about what Christians believe and why we believe it, this will be a great opportunity to come and find out in an informal walk through of the Gospel of Mark. Join us on Thu 19th eve, 7pm -9pm at Melrose Hall or on Fri from 2-4pm also at Melrose Community Hall in Popley.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tPop Up Cafe\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTue 17th &amp; Thu 19th Sep 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us for our Pop Up Cafe where you can enjoy free hot chocolate, tea, coffee and cakes. Come and have a chat with us outside Melrose Community Hall in Popley on Tue 17th Sep from 9.30am &#8211; 12pm and Thu 19th from 2pm &#8211; 4pm.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBeach Baptism\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 17th Aug 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This Saturday 17th Aug, we will be making our way to Southbourne Beach for our annual baptism on the beach. Bring your picnic, swim wear and beach chairs for a day of fun as we celebrate more people making a public declaration of faith.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tCommunity Sports Day\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 10th Aug 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>We are welcoming the whole family to come and join us for a day of sporty action. Come and show us your skills. Even if you&#8217;re not sporty, come down and enjoy an afternoon of fun. At Everest Community Academy. Join us from 11.30am on Saturday 10th August.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 28th July 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us on Sun 28th July for our Family Breakfast Service. You will be served a full fry up followed by our family service listening to stories of faith from members of our church family, music and singing and a good news message of hope for your life.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFriday Club Party In The Park\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFri 12th July 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Sunday 7th July, Melrose Christian Fellowship celebrates 50 years. This will be a momentous occasion where we look back and see how far God has brought us a\u00a0 church! Come and join us to celebrate!<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMelrose Jubilee Celebration Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 7th July 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>What a momentous occasion we had celebrating 50 years of Melrose Christian Fellowship. As we looked back, it reminded us of how faithful God has been and how he has kept the church standing strong. Thank you to all our guests and friends who joined us to celebrate with us. We are excited to see what God will do in and through us as we enter this next season.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMelrose Jubilee Celebration Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 7th July 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Sunday 7th July, Melrose Christian Fellowship celebrates 50 years. This will be a momentous occasion where we look back and see how far God has brought us a\u00a0 church! Come and join us to celebrate!<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tLadies Evening\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 11th May 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Calling all ladies. You are invited to join us for an evening of dancing, singing, relaxation and food. This Saturday 11th May.Book a babysitter if you need to, wear something comfortable, bring an exercise mat or towel to lie on bring a friend and come and join us.\u00a0<\/p>\u00a0Please register to attend at <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/MCFLadiesEvening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/MCFLadiesEvening<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 21st April 2024\t\t\n\t\t\tYou and your family are welcome to join us as we share breakfast together, hear stories of what God has done in the lives of our church members and of course have a chance to sing with us or just enjoy the songs.\u00a0Join us at 10.30am on Sun 21st April at Melrose Community Hall\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tLadies, girls &amp; Men and boys Afternoon\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 14th April 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us on Sunday for our usual Sunday service an in addition to that, afterwards we will be having an afternoon where the ladies and girls will fellowship together while the men and boys will fellowship together.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tResurrection Sunday Service &#8211; Easter Sunday\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 30th and Sun 31st March 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This Easter weekend, we will be celebrating over two days. On Sat 30th March we will be out on the streets of Popley with our choir singing and sharing the good news of Jesus with our neighbourhood from 11am &#8211; 12.30pm.Then on Sunday 31st, join us for our Resurrection Day Service at the usual time of 10.30am followed by games, deluxe hot chocolates, cakes and hot cross buns.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMother&#039;s Day Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 9th March 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us for our mother&#8217;s Day celebration Service on Sun 9th March. As we celebrate and treat our mothers.\u00a0<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMen&#039;s Breakfast\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 24th Feb 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The men of Melrose will be gathering at Morrisons Supermarket Cafe on Sat 24th Feb. If you are a man and want to join us feel free to meet us at the Cafe at 8am. We meet for fellowship and food.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 18th Feb 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Our family breakfast service is back for 2024. Join us on Sunday 18th Feb at 10.30am for food, music and stories of God&#8217;s life-changing work in people&#8217;s lives. All the family is welcome.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHealing and Deliverance Training\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 14th Jan 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us for teaching and training on healing and deliverance with David and Christine West. Sunday&#8217;s session will be at our usual meeting place at Melrose Community Centre, 597 Abbey Road Starting at 10am\u00a0 and finishing at 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch as this will go much longer than our usual SUnday service.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tProphetic Training\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 13th Jan 2024\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us for teaching and stirring up of the prophetic with David and Christine West. Saturday&#8217;s session will be at Wessex Christian Fellowship, Wessex Cl, Basingstoke RG21 3NP. Starting at 10am\u00a0 and finishing at 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch.<\/p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tNew Years Eve Celebration\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 31st Dec 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>There will be no Sunday morning service this coming Sunday the 31st Dec. We will however, be seeing the new year in together on Sun 31st Dec. Bookings for the meal are now closed, however you can join us for our talent show and celebration service from 7.30pm onwards. Please note, we are NOT Meeting at Melrose Hall. We will be meeting at Oakridge Methodist Church.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tChristmas Day Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMon 25th Dec 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>December is upon us. It&#8217;s always a super busy month but we would like to highlight and invite you to join us for our Christmas Day Service. The whole family is welcome.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tChristianity Explored\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 24th Sep &#8211; Sun 22nd Oct 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tJoin us at this 5 week course that explores Christianity.<p>Discover who Jesus is, why he came and how He calls us to respond. Be a part of a short Bible study &amp; watch a short video. Be a part of a discussion if you want to.Ask any question you like or just come along to listen.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tTFM Mission Week\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSat 9th &#8211; Sun 17th Sep 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tWe are still recovering from an incredible week of mission after the Through Faith Missions Team joined us and three other churches in Basingstoke to spread the good news of Jesus across the town. We had a week of visiting our local areas, chatting to people on their doorsteps about faith, praying for people, outreach in the Town Centre and various events throughout the week. God was glorified and many lives were touched by the love and power of God.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSun 17th Sep 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tJoin us for food, songs of celebration, stories of the life-changing power of Jesus in the lives of our members.\u00a0The whole family is welcome. We start breakfast at 10.30am\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBig Questions Night\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWeds 13th Sep 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tCome and get answers for the big questions that people often ask when it comes to God, faith and the Bible.\u00a0Invite friends to join us, who may have asked the same questions.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tTrue Origins: Science In The Bible\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTue 12th Sep 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tIf you are interested in science and finding out how it fits with the Biblical view on how this world came to be, this event is for you.Maybe you have friends or family members who don&#8217;t believe the idea of creation can stand up in a world of science. This is a great opportunity to come and hear a scientist who is a Christian present some information they may have never considered before.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBasingstoke Mission Week\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t9th &#8211; 17th Sep 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tThis Saturday 9th September begins our Basingstoke Mission. We are partnering with 3 other churches and\u00a0 will be joined by Through Faith Missions team to bring the good news of Jesus to Basingstoke. We have a number of events on over next week, which you are invited to join us at. Keep an eye o this page to see the various events that are happening throughout the week.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tBeach Baptism Day\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t19th Aug 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tOur next baptism event will be taking place on Sat 19th Aug at Southbourne Beach. We will be making a day of it, picnicing, games and enjoying time at the beach. The baptisms will take place around 11am. If you are a believer in Jesus, have not been baptised and would like to be please contact us to make arrangements.\u00a0\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tYouth Retreat 2023\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJuly 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tOur 2023 Youth Retreat was a great success. Melrose youth were joined by young people from Wessex Christian Fellowship and other friends. The young people had a fantastic time in Aldershot doing mix of sports activities, worship and minsitry and fellowship and fun together.\u00a0We explored the theme of Identity and encouraged our young people to find their true identity in Christ.\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJuly 2023\t\t\n\t\t\tSunday 23rd July, join us for food, songs of celebration, stories of the life-changing power of Jesus in the lives of our members.The whole family is welcome. We start breakfast at 10.30am\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFriday Club Party In The Park\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJuly 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Calling all Friday Club families. We will be closing our summer term with a party in the Park on Friday 14th July. Including a BBQ and games. All the family are invited. This will be held at the park off Shakespeare Rd. Join us near the entrance on Tewkesbury Close.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tLadies, Girls and Men &amp; Boys Afternoon\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJuly 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us this Sunday 9th July, after our morning service for fellowship together. The ladies will meeting for a bbq, the girls will be gathering at the Morson&#8217;s and the men and boys are heading of to Hook Youth Centre.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFamily Breakfast Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMay 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us for our family breakfast service on Sunday 28th May. It is our Sunday service with a difference.We start our morning with breakfast around tables and then move into our service with songs and stories with the chance to hear of the good news that Jesus brings when He comes into someone&#8217;s life. All are welcome.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMen&#039;s Breakfast\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMay 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Calling all men. The men of Melrose will be meeting at Morrisons Cafe to share breakfast together, chat and get to know each other.If you want to join the brothers for fellowship and food, join them on Sat 20th May at Morrisons Cafe.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tLadies Evening\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMay 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Calling all ladies! Join the women of Melrose for an evening of food, faith and fun.\u00a0It will be a night of fun and sharing faith stories. And of course in true Melrsoe style you will be served a lovely 3 course meal.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tKing&#039;s Coronation Celebration \t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMay 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Melrose Christian Fellowship will be joining the Melrose Community Association at this event. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family on sat 6th May.If you would like the food provided, you will need to\u00a0 book in advance and make a payment of \u00a35 per person.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tChurch Family Breakfast\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tApril 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>We have church family breakfast bi-monthly. Our last service was held was on 2nd April. We had a wonderful time of sharing breakfast, getting to know each other and hearin testimonies of God&#8217;s saving power in the lives of some of our members. Join us for our next event on 28th May.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHealing and Deliverance Meeting\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tMarch 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Are you in need of healing, physically, emotionally or spiriituallly?We are hosting ane evening of prayer for healing and deliverance. Join us at 6pm for worship, prayer and ministry.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHalf Night of Prayer\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFebruary 2023\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFestive Events\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDecember 2022\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This December we have a number of events happening. If you have children you may enjoy our Friday Club Christmas concert. We will also have our church Christmas dinner as well as\u00a0 a 1-hour Christmas Day service. Finally we will be seeing the new year in together at Melrose Hall with dinner, games and a watch night service.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tJoint Service\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSaturday 12th Nov 2022\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This service comes off the back of a fruitful mission in May 2022, where we joined with Wessex Christian Fellowship, New Life Community Church and Healing Springs Church. The mission was led by <a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Through Faith Missions<\/a> who deployed a team of missionaries to the Town for one week. God moved in many ways during that week and as a result the team will be returning this month to do a weekend of mission in the town. The churches involved will be joining together to celebrate what God is doing and to have a time of fellowship, thanksgiving and ministry. Join us for this live event on Sat 12th Nov at Ridgeway Community Centre for a time of worship, testimony and ministry.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tHalf Night Of Prayer\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday 28th Oct 2022\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Join us for our half night of prayer at Melrose Hall, from 6pm -11pm, where we spend time meeting with the Lord in praise, thanksgiving and prayer.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tMother&#039;s Away Day\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSaturday 24th Sep 2022\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFriday Club Is Back\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday 9th Sep 2022\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Friday Club is back! We have three sessions for children and young people. The sessions are based on year group and maturity level. The sessions are all faith based where we play games, have discussion and learn from the Bible. Contact us if you have any questions.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tFriday Club Summer Party In The Park\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tFriday 15th July 2022\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Our Friday Club ended the summer term with a bang! 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