Kerith Bracknell Blog
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
Join us for the ALIVE series- starts Wednesday
Join us for ALIVE, a 5-week online small group beginning Wednesday, 20 April 2025. Together, we'll explore five powerful encounters with the risen Jesus and uncover how his resurrection transformed lives then—and still does today. Each 45-minute session includes a short video and guided discussion. Whether you're curious about Christianity, new to faith, or simply exploring spiritual questions, this series is a welcoming space for you.
Our Easter Trails This Year
For the past two years, our Good Friday Easter trail has been a hit with families. This year, we invited schools, and 4 schools joined in! We're grateful to our volunteers and excited to do it again for the whole church community on Good Friday…
Easter at Kerith
This Easter at Kerith Bracknell, you’re invited to explore what it means to be truly ALIVE! From Good Friday’s Walk of Witness and interactive Easter journeys for families and adults, to a powerful Half Night of Prayer and our joyful Easter Sunday all-age celebration with baptisms—there’s something for everyone to experience the hope of Easter.
Breathing IN and OUT during the week…
Midweek community at Kerith Bracknell is an invitation to deepen connections and create space for God beyond Sundays. As Simon Benham encourages us to Breathe IN and Breathe OUT God's presence this year, we're exploring new ways for community to flourish. Whether through small groups meeting in the daytime, Cafe Church in partnership with Revive, or opportunities to serve our local schools and international community — there’s a place for everyone to belong and grow.
Gift Day Update - Cost of Living Fund
Last Sunday, we relaunched our Cost of Living Fund, created in 2020 to support individuals and families facing financial hardship due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Over the past five years, thanks to your generosity, we've raised over £73,000 — helping many in our community with essential needs. However, with demand still high and the fund running low, we're asking for your continued support to help those struggling with rising costs.
Your donations, whether one-off or monthly, enable our Kerith Care team to provide supermarket vouchers to those in need — from parents struggling with school costs to pensioners facing energy bill pressures. Every contribution makes a difference.
Friday Prayer Theme & Half Night of Prayer
Join us for a powerful time of prayer and reflection as we wrap up our week of prayer and fasting with a special Half Night of Prayer on January 31st. We'll focus on being still in God's presence, inspired by the story of Mary sitting at Jesus' feet. Come and breathe in His presence, asking for His guidance and yielding to His will. Whether you join us for one hour or stay until midnight, we invite you to pray with the Kerith Bracknell community.
Support the Bracknell Climate Change Strategy (and get paid!)
Join the Net Zero Strategy Room—an immersive experience where you can have your say on tackling climate change! 🌍
Kerith Bracknell is hosting Bracknell Council’s Climate Change Team for two events next week:
📅 Tuesday, 2-4pm | 📅 Thursday, 10-12pm (K2)
There are limited spaces left, and participants will be paid for their time!
Be part of the change. Sign up now and help shape a better future.
Thursday Prayer Theme: Breathing Out (pt2)
Today’s focus is on "Breathing Out"—being a faithful presence in the world. Philippians 2:14-16 calls us to be a "breath of fresh air" in a polluted society, carrying God’s light into every space we enter.
Following the P.R.A.Y. framework, take a moment to pause and breathe deeply, thank God for the encouragers in your life, ask for opportunities to bring His presence into difficult spaces, and yield to His call to "shine like stars" in the world.
Action step: Read about the work of Tearfund and be inspired by how Christians around the world are shining for Jesus!
Wednesday Prayer Theme: Breathing Out (pt1)
Today, we shift from "Breathing In" to "Breathing Out"—living out God’s presence in our families, workplaces, and communities. Matthew 5:13-16 reminds us that we are called to be salt and light in the world, bringing out the "God-flavors" and "God-colors" around us.
Following the P.R.A.Y. framework (Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield), reflect on where you've been salt and light this week, thank God for your salvation, ask for opportunities to share His love, and yield to His purpose for you.
Action step: Explore the Isaiah61 app and challenge yourself to intentionally help others move closer to Jesus.
Tuesday Prayer Theme: Breathing In (pt2)
Today, as we continue "Breathing In" God's Presence, we focus on experiencing Him deeply within our church community—in small groups, Sunday gatherings, youth ministries, and beyond. Isaiah 41:10 reminds us, “Do not fear, for I am with you.”
Following the P.R.A.Y. framework (Pause, Rejoice, Ask, Yield), take time to quiet your heart, thank God for His Presence in our church, ask for greater awareness of His Spirit, and yield to His work in us and through us.
Action step: Encourage someone in your church community today—send a message, share a verse, or pray for them!