Welcome everyone to Waltham church's page!
It's going to be a different Christmas this year for us all and we have taken the difficult decision to stay out of Waltham church building in light of the fact that we are in the midst of a pandemic and the current restrictions placed - we don't want to encourage folk to risk infection by the Covid-19 virus, or possibly have to refuse entry to others due to numbers (always a busy time of year!). We know this will be disappointing to many (us included) but we hope you can understand our reasons.
However, we do have a lot of different things planned for December nonetheless - as well as the Christingle workshop (Sat 12 Dec 4pm) and Crib service (Thurs 24 Dec 4pm) detailed underneath, there will be an online Carol service on Sunday 20th December at 4pm, an online Midnight Communion service on Christmas Eve at 11.30pm and a short online Christmas Day service at 10am.
We do hope you can join us at some of these celebrations which form such a core part of our Christian belief and time-honoured traditions - if you struggle with technology (for whatever reason) then you can phone in instead - you will be able to hear familiar voices and there will be opportunities to catch up with everyone at each service.
Have a look at the dates, decide what you want to come to (virtually!) and put them in your diary, email us at wee3mike@btinternet.com or wee3alexander@btinternet.com for the Zoom links (or telephone numbers) and we look forward to seeing you then! Oh and don't forget to look out for our Countdown to Christmas in Waltham churchyard - a new display going up each Sunday in advent - starting with the Star!
Our Healing & Wholeness service held every Wednesday at 9am (for 20 mins) is moving online - please contact us at wee3alexander@btinternet.com for details of how to join us via Zoom.. This is a short but meaningful Celtic style service in which we offer prayers and light candles for those who need our prayers. All welcome. If you or someone you know would like us to pray for you or someone you know or a situation affecting you please contact us by email, message us via Facebook or call us on 01664 464802
St Mary Magdalene church, Waltham is open for private prayer between 9am-12noon every Wednesday and Sunday
It's going to be a different Christmas this year for us all and we have taken the difficult decision to stay out of Waltham church building in light of the fact that we are in the midst of a pandemic and the current restrictions placed - we don't want to encourage folk to risk infection by the Covid-19 virus, or possibly have to refuse entry to others due to numbers (always a busy time of year!). We know this will be disappointing to many (us included) but we hope you can understand our reasons.
However, we do have a lot of different things planned for December nonetheless - as well as the Christingle workshop (Sat 12 Dec 4pm) and Crib service (Thurs 24 Dec 4pm) detailed underneath, there will be an online Carol service on Sunday 20th December at 4pm, an online Midnight Communion service on Christmas Eve at 11.30pm and a short online Christmas Day service at 10am.
We do hope you can join us at some of these celebrations which form such a core part of our Christian belief and time-honoured traditions - if you struggle with technology (for whatever reason) then you can phone in instead - you will be able to hear familiar voices and there will be opportunities to catch up with everyone at each service.
Have a look at the dates, decide what you want to come to (virtually!) and put them in your diary, email us at wee3mike@btinternet.com or wee3alexander@btinternet.com for the Zoom links (or telephone numbers) and we look forward to seeing you then! Oh and don't forget to look out for our Countdown to Christmas in Waltham churchyard - a new display going up each Sunday in advent - starting with the Star!
Our Healing & Wholeness service held every Wednesday at 9am (for 20 mins) is moving online - please contact us at wee3alexander@btinternet.com for details of how to join us via Zoom.. This is a short but meaningful Celtic style service in which we offer prayers and light candles for those who need our prayers. All welcome. If you or someone you know would like us to pray for you or someone you know or a situation affecting you please contact us by email, message us via Facebook or call us on 01664 464802
St Mary Magdalene church, Waltham is open for private prayer between 9am-12noon every Wednesday and Sunday
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A 13th Century Church for 21st Century people.
Welcome to our church! We have a range of different styles of ‘doing church’ which are suitable for all ages, from traditional church services to fresh expressions of church such as Messy Church and Café Church - details of which can be found below. We regularly run courses including Alpha/Life on the Frontline/The Bible Course, Christianity Explored, Discipleship Explored, Still Lyfe and also home groups – if you would like to know more about exploring faith then please contact Mike or Chris Alexander (01664 464802) or email at wee3alexander@btinternet.com.
To see our Lockdown Cafe/Messy Church videos on YouTube click here
A 13th Century Church for 21st Century people.
Welcome to our church! We have a range of different styles of ‘doing church’ which are suitable for all ages, from traditional church services to fresh expressions of church such as Messy Church and Café Church - details of which can be found below. We regularly run courses including Alpha/Life on the Frontline/The Bible Course, Christianity Explored, Discipleship Explored, Still Lyfe and also home groups – if you would like to know more about exploring faith then please contact Mike or Chris Alexander (01664 464802) or email at wee3alexander@btinternet.com.
2019 Annual Report, please click Waltham Annual report
WE ARE SORRY BUT ALL THE UNDERNOTED SERVICES/ACTIVITIES WHICH USUALLY HAPPEN IN THE CHURCH BUILDING ARE SUSPENDED FOR THE MEANTIME -
PLEASE SEE ABOVE FOR DETAILS OF ONLINE SERVICES/OTHER ACTIVITIES - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOMETIME SOON
Services/Fresh Expressions of Church at Waltham
Generally there is a pattern to Waltham church’s services, although this may change over the summer months and around Christmas, Easter and Remembrance so it is worth checking the Village News on the Home page.
All of the services are listed on the Month's service page, listed in the Menu.
First Sunday of the Month – 10.30am - no service at Waltham church however a Joint Benefice Communion service held at Scalford Church- lifts can be arranged.
Second Sunday of the Month – 10.20am - Messy Church - something for everyone - young and young-at-heart and in between...a creative, fun and friendly way of celebrating and praising God – Crafts, activities, fun and music around a biblical theme followed by delicious filter coffee & cake!
Third Sunday of the Month – 9.30am - Café Church - We start with breakfast (the bacon butties are very popular!) then at 10am we have a short time of modern worship, followed by readings and discussion on the theme of the day. Suitable for all ages.
Fourth Sunday of the Month – 10.30am -Joint Benefice Communion service in church – all welcome.
Fifth Sunday of the Month (where applicable) Usually a united Anglican/ Methodist Communion Service which travels round the churches/chapels of the Ironstone Villages Family of Churches and those of Rev James Skinner, Methodist Superintendent for the area. Please check the Month's service page for location.
Every Wednesday -9am for 20 minutes – Service of Healing. This is a short but meaningful Celtic style service within which we offer prayers and light candles for those who need our prayers. All welcome.
Other Events/Meet-ups held in Waltham church
Little Gems - Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am Play time for babies & toddlers & their parents/carers/grandparents with freshly brewed tea/coffee – an opportunity to chat whilst the children socialise and play! Little sing-song session with musical instruments at end.
Art Group - most Tuesday mornings 10am - 12 noon restarting 4th February 2020 - mixed media - contact Christine on
01664 464802 / 07712 467233 for more information.
Movie nights / Matinees - these are held on a monthly basis - look out on church noticeboards and the Village News.
Home Groups/Lent Courses
The 'Barn Group' meets most Thursday afternoons 1.30 - 3.00 at Chris Alexander's home and follows different themes over the course of the year. If you are interested in coming along, please contact Chris on 01664 464802 for more information. This year's Lent Course, recommended by Leicester Diocese, is called 'Everyday Witness' and the Barn Group will be following this from Thursday 27 February for 5 weeks. Chris will also be offering the Everyday Witness Course at her home on Wednesday evenings (7.30-9pm) starting 11 March for those who are unable to attend during the daytime.
Watch out for the dates of our special events such as the Starlight Night Party (our alternative to Hallowe’en), Harvest Songs of Praise & Supper, Pet Service, Remembrance Service and at Christmas, the Christingle, Crib and Carol services!
Waltham Primary School
The Church has very close links with Waltham CofE Primary School, which became a Church of England Voluntary Aided School in 2009. The church is represented on the School's Governing body through Foundation Governors.
School services are held in church twice each term.
Members of the Ministry Team visit the school regularly to read Bible stories in line with the Diocesan curriculum and help with Messy Fiestas.
PLEASE SEE ABOVE FOR DETAILS OF ONLINE SERVICES/OTHER ACTIVITIES - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOMETIME SOON
Services/Fresh Expressions of Church at Waltham
Generally there is a pattern to Waltham church’s services, although this may change over the summer months and around Christmas, Easter and Remembrance so it is worth checking the Village News on the Home page.
All of the services are listed on the Month's service page, listed in the Menu.
First Sunday of the Month – 10.30am - no service at Waltham church however a Joint Benefice Communion service held at Scalford Church- lifts can be arranged.
Second Sunday of the Month – 10.20am - Messy Church - something for everyone - young and young-at-heart and in between...a creative, fun and friendly way of celebrating and praising God – Crafts, activities, fun and music around a biblical theme followed by delicious filter coffee & cake!
Third Sunday of the Month – 9.30am - Café Church - We start with breakfast (the bacon butties are very popular!) then at 10am we have a short time of modern worship, followed by readings and discussion on the theme of the day. Suitable for all ages.
Fourth Sunday of the Month – 10.30am -Joint Benefice Communion service in church – all welcome.
Fifth Sunday of the Month (where applicable) Usually a united Anglican/ Methodist Communion Service which travels round the churches/chapels of the Ironstone Villages Family of Churches and those of Rev James Skinner, Methodist Superintendent for the area. Please check the Month's service page for location.
Every Wednesday -9am for 20 minutes – Service of Healing. This is a short but meaningful Celtic style service within which we offer prayers and light candles for those who need our prayers. All welcome.
Other Events/Meet-ups held in Waltham church
Little Gems - Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am Play time for babies & toddlers & their parents/carers/grandparents with freshly brewed tea/coffee – an opportunity to chat whilst the children socialise and play! Little sing-song session with musical instruments at end.
Art Group - most Tuesday mornings 10am - 12 noon restarting 4th February 2020 - mixed media - contact Christine on
01664 464802 / 07712 467233 for more information.
Movie nights / Matinees - these are held on a monthly basis - look out on church noticeboards and the Village News.
Home Groups/Lent Courses
The 'Barn Group' meets most Thursday afternoons 1.30 - 3.00 at Chris Alexander's home and follows different themes over the course of the year. If you are interested in coming along, please contact Chris on 01664 464802 for more information. This year's Lent Course, recommended by Leicester Diocese, is called 'Everyday Witness' and the Barn Group will be following this from Thursday 27 February for 5 weeks. Chris will also be offering the Everyday Witness Course at her home on Wednesday evenings (7.30-9pm) starting 11 March for those who are unable to attend during the daytime.
Watch out for the dates of our special events such as the Starlight Night Party (our alternative to Hallowe’en), Harvest Songs of Praise & Supper, Pet Service, Remembrance Service and at Christmas, the Christingle, Crib and Carol services!
Waltham Primary School
The Church has very close links with Waltham CofE Primary School, which became a Church of England Voluntary Aided School in 2009. The church is represented on the School's Governing body through Foundation Governors.
School services are held in church twice each term.
Members of the Ministry Team visit the school regularly to read Bible stories in line with the Diocesan curriculum and help with Messy Fiestas.