children & families
Sundays at 11AM Contemporary Service
1st Sunday @ 10AM Joint Service
1st Sunday mornings of the month (and during school holidays) there is a creche room available for families to use with toys and space to play during the service
2nd & 4th Sundays
During term time we have a Children’s Group for children in their pre-school year up to year 6, on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month.
We share a Bible story and a snack, enjoy related activities like colouring, making and singing and finish with a prayer. There is also time and space for free play.
3rd Sunday - #AllTogetherAt11
This is a service for everyone to enjoy together on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Fun, interactive and inclusive. We enjoy singing (often action songs), a short talk and an interactive time with zones for those who like to be busy, reflective, colourful, chatty or to read.
Weekdays
Little Peas
We are currently full so can't accept any new families at the moment, if you would like to join the waiting list please sign up below. If you normally come along and have not had a message about the new booking arrangements please email littlepeas@bfpc.org.uk
Our toddler group for 0-4s and their parents/carers. 9:30-11am on Wednesdays in the church centre during term time. We are a fun and friendly group with parent supervised play including sensory/messy play, snacks and drinks for adults and children and finish with a singing time. There is no charge for the group but we suggest a donation of £2 per family per week.
Guides & Brownies
The Guides and Brownies Group have been meeting in the Parish Centre for over a decade. This is a fun group which meets weekly. For more information and to express an interest in participating see girlguiding.org.uk
Youth
We want BFPC Youth to be a safe space for young people to grow in their faith, learn more about Jesus, and encounter the love and power of God. It’s also a place to build friendships and community in order to encourage one another in our daily lives and journey of faith. We are passionate about young people feeling part of the family and knowing they are loved and valued.
We currently meet on the third Sunday of the month, 6-8pm to eat, have fun and explore together faith in Jesus. For more details email will@bfpc.org.uk
SOCIAL
Snooker Group
Meeting weekly to play snooker at the local Blandford Forum Snooker Club. There are two full sized tables plus a pool table, so several people can play at the same time. We currently meet up on a Monday afternoon and we welcome everyone/ all standards - honestly, you should watch us play! The club is located in a hall off the URC church in Salisbury Street; Contact Dave Griffiths at wardens@bfpc.org.uk for more details.
Badminton Group
Whether you are a beginner or you’ve played before, everyone is welcome to join us on a Friday night 7 pm @ Blandford leisure centre. We range from 15- 85 so age is no barrier. If you are interested please contact Heidi via wardens@bfpc.org.uk
Cinema Group
Do you enjoy sharing the occasional full cinematic experience with a group of like minded pals? The BFPC Adhoc Movie Club could be just what you’ve been looking for. So far we’ve been to see Top Gun Maverick and Thor Love and Thunder. If you’d like to know more, then contact Dan Roberts via office@bfpc.org.uk
Community Transformation
Community Connections
(Formerly Community Kitchen)
A space for Seniors and others in our community to gather, make new friends and reconnect with old one's over refreshments in a warm space.
We're open on Thursdays at 11.15am - 1pm (after the mid-week service) and on Saturdays 10am - midday in the church building.
Stay & Play
Over the school holidays we run stay and play sessions for families with primary school-aged children. Usually including games, crafting activities and a meal, they happen each Wednesday at 11am in the Parish Centre. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for the next sessions.
Citizens Advice
BFPC host the citizens advice service every Tuesday (10am-3pm) at the Parish Centre. If you need advice or assistance with Employment, housing, benefits, immigration, or anything else do come along. For more information, please phone Citizens Advice on 0800 144 8848 or email advice-nd@centralca.org.uk
