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We’re so glad you’re here.

We are are church made up of people from across the Nene Valley who practice the way of Jesus together. If you’re new here, exploring Jesus, or just in need of help, you are really welcome here.

COME AND SAY HI

sundays in Raunds

We get together each Sunday at Manor School in Raunds at 10.30am.

We have groups for our 3-18 year olds, as well as a box of toys for our under-3s. Get there a little a bit early for free fresh-brewed coffee, tea and snacks. Be yourself!

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Find out what’s on this Christmas, get into generosity and discover our Advent reading plan

🎄 FREE CHRISTMAS FAMILY CINEMA - RAUNDS! 🎄

🎄 FREE CHRISTMAS FAMILY CINEMA - RAUNDS! 🎄

Join us for a FREE screening of Sony Picture's The Star (trailer on the link in bio - rated U). This isn't just any old screening, we want to embrace the full family film night experience:

🎄 Bring blankets, cushions, camping chairs and pitch up with the fam.

🎄 For extra festiveness, come in your Christmas PJs or onesies.

🎄 We've got free popcorn and refreshments for everyone.

🎄 We'll keep some of the lights up for the benefit of little ones.

🎄 We'll have some simple crafts for little busy ones who can't sit still.

Please note under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Here's the details:

⏰ Sat 21st Dec, 2.30pm
📌 Manor School, Raunds, NN9 6PA
💰 FREE! Please bring a donation for Raunds FoodBank

Doors open at 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start. Book your FREE tickets via the link in our bio.

TIS THE SEASON! COME AND SAY HI! This Sunday sees

TIS THE SEASON! COME AND SAY HI!

This Sunday sees the start of Advent - a time for expectant waiting. Whoever you are, we'd love to see you this Advent season. Join us at Manor School on any given Sunday from 10.30am*.

Venue: Manor School, Mountbatten Way, Raunds
Time: 10.30am (free coffee and snacks from 10am)

PLUS we've got groups for kids and youth aged 3-18, and a great box of toys for our under-3s, who are really welcome to be themselves.

* On Sunday 22nd December we have our Christmas family service, with coffee and snacks afterward, instead of beforehand.

FREE CHRISTMAS CAROLS & MORE - THURSDAY! Join us

FREE CHRISTMAS CAROLS & MORE - THURSDAY!

Join us for an afternoon of festive fun with carol singing, mince pies, homemade cakes, hot drinks and Christmas card-making as we think about the real meaning of Christmas

THIS THURSDAY 2-4PM
SAXON HALL, RAUNDS
FREE!

RSVP via our Christmas link in bio. If you don't get chance to RSVP, come along anyway!

🎄 5-DAYS LEFT TO DONATE! https://www.nenevalley

🎄 5-DAYS LEFT TO DONATE! https://www.nenevalley.church/christmas-gift-shop/

The Christmas Gift Shop aims to give away gifts to families in Raunds and other local towns and villages who otherwise could not afford to provide them for their children this Christmas.

From ages 0-16, we're looking for gifts to be chosen by parents and carers held the Gift Shop, alongside wrapping paper.

If you'd like to help families provide a little Christmas cheer for their kids, find all the info here including a wish list to use as a guide, and an opportunity to make a financial donation (which we can sometimes boost by 25% that to Gift Aid - you'll need to register for that with us - it only takes 2 mins): https://www.nenevalley.church/christmas-gift-shop/

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🎄❤ We'd like to take a moment to thank North Northamptonshire Council, Raunds Town Council, BizSpace and businesses at Enterprise Centre Eat Northants for their generosity in supporting the Gift shop. And of course the wonderful generosity of the general public! 🎄❤

🥘WHAT A NIGHT CHAPS! 🥘 Our Men’s Curry Ni

🥘WHAT A NIGHT CHAPS! 🥘

Our Men’s Curry Night was a hit! Almost 50 of you piled into Saxon Hall and ate copious amounts of curry (freshly prepared by Bruce!) and had
Plenty of great chat and laughter.

Now, hands up who managed a bowl of Congolese Caterpillar Curry?

Let’s do it again soon.

ONE LAST ADVENTURE! (in 2024) Walk This Way is a

ONE LAST ADVENTURE! (in 2024)

Walk This Way is a chance to get out in the Northamptonshire countryside (often featuring cake). It is a place to connect with nature, make new friends, and chat to people about life.

Everyone is welcome. For details of our next walk sign up via the 'What's On' link in bio

NEW TO NVV? HAVE LUNCH ON US! On Sunday 1st Decem

NEW TO NVV? HAVE LUNCH ON US!

On Sunday 1st December after our morning gathering, we're hosting our next Connect Lunch at Manor School.

Connect Lunches are a space to get to know other newcomers, chat to our leaders, share stories, ask questions and find out how to get involved at NVV.

The food is hot and kids and teens are really welcome to come along too.

Sign up via the link in our bio

SIMPLIFYING CHRISTMAS As we explore the practice

SIMPLIFYING CHRISTMAS

As we explore the practice of Simplicity as a church, it comes as this enormous season called Christmas is upon us. Here are a few ideas around simplifying Christmas so we can be more present to one another, but also to Jesus.

There might be a tonne of other better resources out there on this, but you can check our few thoughts out via the Christmas link in our bio.

FELLAS - BOOK BY WEDNESDAY! This Saturday is our

FELLAS - BOOK BY WEDNESDAY!

This Saturday is our Men's Curry night at Saxon Hall. We cannot wait! There will be something from everyone - hot ones, mild ones, vegan ones... all you need to do is bring your own drinks.

Waiting for the next paycheck to book? Take a free ticket.

Sign up via the link in bio ASAP

🎁 ❤ PROVIDING GIFTS FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFOR

🎁 ❤ PROVIDING GIFTS FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO GIVE THEM 🎁 ❤

Christmas is a time of year for celebration, the giving of gifts, enjoying time together. But for some, Christmas can be filled with shame and loneliness as a result of the financial strain currently unfolding around us.

For the third year in a row we've teamed up with Raunds and Thrapston Food Banks to set up a Christmas Gift Shop.

We want to provided gifts for children aged 0-16 for parents and families who cannot afford to provide them this Christmas. We've teamed up with local organisations to identify the most in need and invite them to pick a gift.

As a church community, we believe that Jesus is someone who restores dignity to people. And so, we want to help co-ordinate generosity, especially in times of financial hardship and uncertainty.

For more information check out the 'Everything Christmas!' link in our bio (see the 'be generous' section)

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