Kerith Bracknell Blog
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.
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…
Restored Lives explained
Following a powerful message from Erik Castenskiold on forgiveness, we’re excited to launch the Restored Lives course on 30th April. This 7-week online course provides practical support for anyone facing relationship breakdown or divorce, helping you navigate this season with tools, community and renewed hope—whatever your beliefs.
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.
How to Hear God - Prophecy
On Sunday 9th March, we explored how God speaks through prophecy—His word shared through others. John Bell brought a timely prophetic message, sensing a "new season" for Kerith: a springtime of revival, restoration, and fresh outpourings of the Holy Spirit. We're inviting everyone to take time to reflect and pray into what this could mean for you and our church community.
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!