The Feast

Everyone is welcome at The Feast. Come and gather for food, live music, stories, prayer activities and marshmallows around the firepit.

By Magdalene Community Church

Select date and time

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:30 - 17:30 GMT+1

Location

Chopwell Primary School

Derwent Street Chopwell NE17 7HS United Kingdom

Agenda

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Set Up

We are a church where everyone gets to contribute and be included. There are light jobs, heavier jobs and everything in between. Even if it's your first time, you might be asked if you mind helping t...

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Arrival

You'll be met at the school entrance by one of our welcome team. It's a two minute walk from there across the back field to the Forest School area. Enjoy some music and have an explore of the site, c...

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Feast Begins

We begin around the firepit with prayers, songs and stories from the Bible. For those who listen best when their hands are busy, there's a background activity and you are welcome to move around diffe...

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Marshmallows and Tidy Up

Everyone is encouraged to stay and join in with the big clear up. While this happens there's also a children's story and marshmallows around the firepit. The Tidy Up is an important time for buildin...

About this event

A family-friendly outdoor (all weather!) event where we come together to eat, hear Christian stories around a fire pit, sing and pray. Great for those at the beginning of their faith journey and those wanting to make new connections and friendships in an alternative church setting. There's food for everyone and it's free. Children participate in all aspects of the Feast including setting up, cooking, leading worship and washing up. Please dress for the weather, and as we enter darker months please bring a head-torch/ similar if you can.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available?

Yes! There is a carpark to he front of the school and on street parking available in the adjacent street.

What about the food?

All food is free, vegetarian, locally and ethically sourced, cooked on site by our own church members, and is totally delicious. There are always at least two options and a full food allergy sheet is available. If you are vegan let us know.

When do I need to sign up by?

The Thursday before the event so we can make sure there's enough seats and food.

Will my children be welcome?

Yes! They are key members of this community. There's lots to explore, plenty of space for them to roam, including quieter spaces for those not keen on crowds, and there are lots of opportunities for them to contribute, learn and feel loved. Our adults also expect to learn from them.

Do I need to believe in God?

No. ALL people of any faiths or none are welcome at the Feast. Our leadership and many of our members are committed Christians, but some just beginning to explore while others are just here for the community and food and all of that is fine. Join in with what you feel comfortable. No judgement here.

Do I need to bring anything?

Please dress for the weather! We're heading into colder months now so please wrap up. Also please bring a torch or head torch so you can depart from the site safely in the dark.

How accessible is the site?

There are some grassy slopes which can be slippery when wet and unfortunately the site has no disabled access. There's a sports field to walk across which is fine for prams/pushchairs.

Organised by

Magdalene Community Church
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