Kerith Bracknell Blog
This Season’s Christmas Gatherings at Kerith Bracknell 🎄
Christmas is nearly here, and Kerith Bracknell is celebrating with a variety of festive gatherings for all ages. From our vibrant Christmas Experience with carols and family fun, to a reflective Advent service, a community Christmas lunch, and a joyful Christmas Day celebration, we’re excited to journey through this season together as we honour the birth of Jesus.
Our Heart for Christmas initiative ❤️
This Christmas, Kerith is inviting each of us to take part in our Heart for Christmas campaign—an opportunity to show the love of Jesus through simple, powerful acts of kindness. Whether it’s blessing a neighbour, supporting someone in need, or encouraging a stranger, we’re joining together to bring hope and justice to our communities. Complete your act by 21 December and help us celebrate the impact of kindness this season.
Join the team and serve with us this Christmas
Christmas at Kerith is just around the corner—and we need your help to make it unforgettable! Join the team for our Christmas Experience 2025, featuring the Nativity Journey, festive market, and three carol concerts. With over 1,000 guests expected, every volunteer plays a vital role. Sign up to serve, bless our community, and share the joy of Christmas at kerith.church.
From Darkness to Light: Reclaiming Halloween with Joy and Community
This Halloween, Kerith Church invites you to move From Darkness to Light! Join our 2025 Light Party on 31 October—a fun, faith-filled celebration for families and children. With games, crafts, food, and worship, we’ll share God’s love and bring our community together in joy. Learn more, sign up to help, or pray for the event at kerith.church.
Plan for the Week of Prayer and Fasting
Mark your calendars for Kerith Church’s Week of Prayer and Fasting, 5–10 October 2025. Together we’ll focus on “Breathing In” God’s presence and “Breathing Out” His love to the world through daily prayer, fasting, and worship gatherings. Visit kerith.church/prayer for guides, Zoom links, and full event details.
Midweek Connect launches on Thursday…
Midweek Connect begins Thursday 25 Sept at Kerith Bracknell! From coffee and conversation to small groups and reflective prayer, this new weekly rhythm is your chance to go deeper in faith and build community. Join us from 10am for refreshments and engaging sessions that meet you where you are.
And We’re Off to a New Term: Bracknell Vision Sunday Recap
Our Autumn 2025 Kerith Bracknell Vision Sunday reminded us of God’s faithfulness and reignited our passion for His presence and purpose. It was a powerful moment for our Kerith Bracknell family as we gathered to celebrate, reflect, and look ahead.
We’re Hiring!
We’re Hiring: CAP Debt Coach + Befrienders in Bracknell
In the face of heartbreaking debt statistics—59% borrowing for food, 49% considering suicide—Kerith is partnering with Christians Against Poverty to bring hope to Bracknell. We're hiring a part-time CAP Debt Coach (paid) and seeking volunteer CAP Befrienders to walk alongside clients, offering practical help and the love of Jesus. This is more than a job—it’s a calling to bold, compassionate action.
Kerith Youth- Help build the next generation TODAY!
Kerith Youth: Help Build the Next Generation Today
With over 50 young people regularly attending Fridays and Sundays at Kerith Bracknell, our youth ministry is bursting with life—and opportunity. As we navigate leadership changes, we're calling on passionate over-18s to join the mission. Whether it's supporting on Sundays or bringing energy to Friday nights, now is the time to invest in discipling the next generation. No experience needed—just a heart for Jesus and a willingness to show up.
Sparklers Toddler Group: A Quiet Revival in Bracknell
Sparklers Toddler Group: A Quiet Revival in Bracknell
For 35 years, Sparklers has been a lifeline for families in Bracknell—offering play, stories about Jesus, singing, and crafts for toddlers and carers. Recently, it's seen a quiet spiritual revival, with full sessions, answered prayers, and a renewed sense of purpose. With changes on the horizon and a need for more volunteers, could this be your time to join the harvest?
Summer 2025 Series
Join us over the summer, this August, as all ages come together to explore Bible-based insights on building stronger relationships. From listening well to handling emotions and healthy conflict, each Sunday offers worship, games, and practical tools to love one another better. Let’s grow, laugh, and learn — together!
What’s on this Sunday (remember 10am!)
Join us this Sunday at 10am for a powerful message from Alain Emerson (24/7 Prayer, WTC) and an all-age time of worship, communion, and reflection at Kerith Bracknell.
Coming soon to a church near you… Midweek Connect at Kerith Bracknell!
Kerith Bracknell’s Gift Days on 29th June and 6th July 2025 mark an exciting step forward in our church’s journey. We’re raising funds to upgrade our ageing PA system and continue creating a welcoming, distraction-free space for worship. A portion of all giving will also support Tearfund’s climate resilience work in Nigeria. Join us in sowing into the future of our community and beyond.
Kerith Bracknell Gift Days in June & July 2025
We’re stepping into the next chapter together—refurbished lighting (tick)—and now raising funds to upgrade our auditorium sound system for clearer, distraction-free worship and teaching. Added advantage? 10% goes towards Tearfund’s ‘Trash to Cash’ initiative.
One week to go! RISE UP Women’s Gathering
One Week to Go: RISE UP Women’s Gathering – June 21, 2025
Next Saturday, hundreds of women will gather at the Kerith Centre in Bracknell for a powerful day of worship, teaching, and connection at the RISE UP Women’s Gathering. With inspiring messages from Beccy Oliver, Rachel Issitt, and Megan Pillay, this year’s theme “RISE UP” draws from Psalm 20:7-8, calling women to trust in God and stand firm in faith. Expect heartfelt worship, practical workshops, and time to reflect, pray, and reconnect with Jesus. Tickets still available—don’t miss this transformative day!
Camping Gear Giveaway⛺
Need camping gear for Wildfires or have some to share? Join us on Sunday 25th May for our Camping Gear Giveaway and help make Wildfires accessible for everyone.
Church in the Park - the plan!
On Sunday 1st June, we’re taking church outside to Elms Park! Join us for worship, a picnic, and games as we gather together while auditorium upgrades take place.
Backstage with our Kerith Youth…
Go behind the scenes with our Youth Pastor Bryn and discover what makes Friday nights at Kerith Youth so special—from games and worship to life-changing moments and dedicated leaders.
Who wants to be free?
Discover true freedom in Christ through this 10-week discipleship course starting Wednesday 7th May. Learn who you are in Christ, overcome spiritual struggles, and grow in maturity.
Breathe In Worship Night 9th May 7:30pm
Join us on Friday 9th May at 7:30pm for BREATHE IN – a relaxed worship night at the Kerith Centre, led by our Bracknell team. Come and rest in God’s presence as we seek His kingdom together.