St Saviour’s Church (Lidget Lane, Retford DN22 6QW) warmly welcomes everyone to its church services and community groups. For more information, please contact office@stsavioursretford.org.uk or 01777 704222, or visit www.stsavioursretford.org.uk.
Upcoming services and events
Sundays 10.30am: Morning worship with Sunday Club for children. Coffee, tea and biscuits, along with time to chat, follow the service. Communion is shared on the second and fifth Sundays of the month.
Sunday 2nd February 10.30am: The launch of St Saviour’s Café Church – an exciting new way to explore faith and experience Church. This event will continue on the first Sunday of every month, with a free breakfast / brunch served in church from 10.30am to 11.00am. A short, informal, innovative, and accessible service will follow, suitable for anyone who is curious or seeking to belong. All are welcome – whatever your age.
Tuesdays 3.30pm to 4.45pm (term time): Lego Club for primary-age children and their adults. Play, snacks, and Bible stories. Contact Jane on 01777 948431.
Wednesdays 10.30am: Traditional Book of Common Prayer Communion, followed by a time of friendship and refreshments.
Thursdays 5.00pm: Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides. Contact clarecheetham19@gmail.com.
Grief Café: On the first Tuesday of each month from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, an informal get-together for those who have been bereaved. Just turn up or contact Barbara Moakes on 07768 159844 for more information.
Pies, Peas and Performances: Monthly live music events in the Community Centre. For more information, contact Mark Barnett on 01777 701865.
Midweek Time Together Groups: Opportunities for people to meet, learn more about Christian faith, and spend time chatting. Contact Ali and Mark Barnett on 01777 701865 or Barbara Moakes on 07768 159844.
In addition, the Community Centre hosts regular AA meetings, art classes, calligraphy, bingo, Tiny Toes Ballet, and a judo group. For contact details for these groups, phone Martin Dawson on 01777 703121.
The Jumble Sale will take place on Saturday 1st March, with doors opening at 11.00am. There will be wonderful bargains and refreshments available. Jumble is collected locally; for more information, call 01777 703121.
St Saviour’s Looking Forward… A Reflection – Reverend Bryony Wood
I wonder if you, like me, can’t quite believe we’re into 2025! How fast the years come and go.
As I look forward, I wonder which of the future dates in my new diary will bring smiles and which might bring tears. None of us know what’s ahead, but one thing is for sure – both joys and challenges are better shared.
I wonder too, if you’ve ever pondered beyond that which is seen and planned for?
What is beyond our tomorrows? Who is there for me? Why am I here? What’s life all about anyway? And is God actually real?
Big questions – it can be helpful to explore them with other people.
At St Saviour’s, we like to grapple with those big questions. We share life’s joys and support those who are struggling. ‘Church’ is where we can grapple and grow in faith – together. We’re not perfect, but we have experienced the hope and peace that God offers, and we know it’s a gift too good to keep to ourselves!
Whatever or whoever you are, there’s a space and a place here for you.
If you have big questions, or just want to try us out – come along or contact us.