THE ULTIMATE GOLD FESTIVAL
Programme Of Events
Stratford Churches ran lots of activities during the Olympic & Paralympic Games. The Salvation Army had sporting events, St. James' Church and Major Road Baptist Church provided hospitality to visitors walking past, Highway Church showed events on a large screen and Central Baptist Church had children's activities, prayer, hospitality, services and concerts.
The Hub of the Ultimate Gold activities was St. John's Churchyard and there were open-air activities from 12noon until late almost every day.
There were Christian entertainers – highlights included a Dance Team from Paris, a Christian Rock Band from Poland, the Saltmine Theatre Company and various bands and singers from the UK, a dance group from Rio de Janeiro and the Light of the World Parade from the US. For 3 days we also had the Youth for Christ Football Cage in the Churchyard.
Visitors to Stratford stopped and enjoyed the open-air entertainment and refreshments, and let us share the Good News and pray for, and with, them.
Please see our map pages for venue locations.
The Hub of the Ultimate Gold activities was St. John's Churchyard and there were open-air activities from 12noon until late almost every day.
There were Christian entertainers – highlights included a Dance Team from Paris, a Christian Rock Band from Poland, the Saltmine Theatre Company and various bands and singers from the UK, a dance group from Rio de Janeiro and the Light of the World Parade from the US. For 3 days we also had the Youth for Christ Football Cage in the Churchyard.
Visitors to Stratford stopped and enjoyed the open-air entertainment and refreshments, and let us share the Good News and pray for, and with, them.
Please see our map pages for venue locations.
WEDNESDAY 25th JULY.
10am to 12noon - Coffee Morning at Major Road Baptist Church.
7:30pm - "Guests and Gladness" - Pax Christi ~ Peace Icon - an ecumenical service of prayer and music - making peace the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
THURSDAY 26th JULY.
2:30pm to 4pm - Kids Klub for 5 to 11 year olds at Brickfields Christian Centre, organised by Hope Church Newham.
7pm to 8:30pm - Open-air Ultimate Gold Launch Service for all (including receiving the Torch Relay prayer baton), in St. John's Churchyard.
FRIDAY 27th JULY.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to Midnight - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church. Large Screen Showing of the Opening Ceremony from 8pm.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 7pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Charley Pinfold and Kaylan Waterman (singers) 2pm to 5pm (10 min sets).
- Fruhstuck (Rock Band from Poland) perform at 4pm & 6pm.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church. Stratford Methodist Church, The Great Commission Ministry and others.
2:30pm to 4pm - Kids Klub for 5 to 11 year olds at Brickfields Christian Centre, organised by Hope Church Newham.
7pm - Golden Night at Highway Church, Watch the Opening Ceremony on the Big Screen. Refreshments. There will be a short presentation of the Christian message.
Parish International Evening - St Francis Roman Catholic Church. The community will celebrate the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad Games with a social gathering. You are encouraged dress in your national costumes, bring along some national dishes from your country of origin and party with us at the Car Park. There will be a marquee and a BIG TV screen set up, where we can watch and enjoy together the live opening ceremony. Oh Yes, not forgetting some really fun games too!!
SATURDAY 28th JULY.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10am to 12noon - Coffee Morning at Major Road Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 4pm - Joy of the Nations Outreach on the Streets. Prayers start in Church at 12 noon before we move out. There will also be people around to offer water and counselling if needed.
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Life Dancers, 12noon to 7pm (10 min sets)
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 7pm (10 min sets)
- ECHO (Local Christian Motown band) perform 4pm, 5:30pm & 8:15pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
2:30pm to 4pm - Kids Klub for 5 to 11 year olds at Brickfields Christian Centre, organised by Hope Church Newham.
6pm - First Mass of Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
SUNDAY 29th JULY.
Church Services in Stratford today.
Church Services in Stratford today.
- 9:30am - Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM UK)
- Joy of the Nations Christian Centre.
- 10:00am - RCCG.
- 10:15am - Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
- 10:30am - Highway Church,
- Brunch Church at The Salvation Army,
- Holy Communion at St Matthew's Church,
- Morning Worship at Major Road Baptist Church.
- 11:00am - Bryant Street Methodist Church,
- Central Baptist Church,
- All Nations, an Olympic Service followed by a BBQ and activities for children,
- Hope Church Newham, during the Games meeting at Brickfields,
- Family Communion at St James Church,
- Open-air Communion at St John's Church.
- 12 noon - Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
- 1:45pm - The Great Commission Ministry.
- 2:00pm - PCEA UK.
- 3:30pm - Every Nation.
- 6:00pm - Hope & Grace Romanian Church,
- Evening Prayer & Praise with ECHO Band at St John's Church.
- 6:30pm - Central Baptist Church,
- Evening Service at Major Road Baptist Church,
- Singing before Prayer & Praise 6:45pm with singing, prayers & teaching in Russian and English at St James Church.
from 9am - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church, with Sunday Services at 11am & 6:30pm.
10:30am to 6pm and 6:45pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with Sunday service at 11am, Russian/English Service at 6:45pm and concerts and children's sessions.
11am to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- Open-air Morning Communion Service 11am to 1pm.
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 2pm to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Heartbridge Performing Arts Company (dancers & singers from Hawaii), short performances 2pm to 5pm. 1 hour performance 5pm to 6pm.
- SDS Dancers, 5pm to 7pm (10 min sets)
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- ECHO lead Open-air Worship 6pm to 7:30pm + perform 8:15pm (60 mins).
MONDAY 30th JULY.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church. Includes Cake & Controversy 3pm to 4pm with a choice of topics to discuss. Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
10am to 3:30pm - Holiday Club organised by PCEA at Brickfields. Sessions for children 5+ and youth.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Lunchtime Concert inside St. John's 1:10pm to 1:45pm (Maria Camahort, Classical Guitar).
- Sylvain Ramseier (acrobat from Switzerland) 12noon to 4pm (10 min sets).
- Trinity Baptist (drama & music) 4pm to 8pm (15 min sets).
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Karen Setters (singer) 6pm & 8pm.
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
1pm to 5pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
TUESDAY 31st JULY.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church. Includes Cake & Controversy 3pm to 4pm with a choice of topics to discuss. Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
10am to 3:30pm - Holiday Club organised by PCEA at Brickfields. Sessions for children 5+ and youth.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Jolly Jack the Clown 12noon to 5pm
- Richard & Emma (singer & concertina player) 12:30pm to 2:30pm (10 min sets)
- YFC Football Cage 12:30pm to 4:30pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Evergreen (band) at 4pm, 6pm & 8pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Worship with Richard Aubrey, 7pm to 8pm
1pm to 5pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
7:30pm to 9pm - Evening session of Taize Prayer (Peace) at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
8pm - Bible Study at Major Road Baptist Church.
WEDNESDAY 1st AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church. Includes Cake & Controversy 3pm to 4pm with a choice of topics to discuss. Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
10am to 12noon - Coffee Morning at Major Road Baptist Church.
10am to 3:30pm - Holiday Club organised by PCEA at Brickfields. Sessions for children 5+ and youth.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm & 7pm to 9:30pm (10 min sets)
- Jolly Jack the Clown 12noon to 5pm
- YFC Football Cage 12:30pm to 4:30pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Lunchtime concert inside St. John's 1:10pm to 1:45pm (St. Francis School Choir).
- Light of the World Parade at 1:45pm & 5pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Open-air Worship with Richard Aubrey, 8pm to 9pm.
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
1pm to 5pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
6:30pm to 8pm - Digging Deep Bible study at RCCG
7pm - Br. Benedict & other members from the Community of St. John (Canning Town Parish) will lead a "HEALING" Praise & Worship session at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
THURSDAY 2nd AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church. Includes Cake & Controversy 3pm to 4pm with a choice of topics to discuss.
10am to 3:30pm - Holiday Club organised by PCEA at Brickfields. Sessions for children 5+ and youth.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- Benny Prasad (Indian musician) 12:30pm to 2:30pm (10 min sets).
- YFC Football Cage 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
- YWAM Restenas (Korean drummers & dancers), 2pm & 5pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Liz the Lion & Kate (band), 4pm, 6pm & 8pm.
- Worship with Denise & Nelly, 7pm to 8pm
1pm to 5pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
FRIDAY 3rd AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10am to 3:30pm - Holiday Club organised by PCEA at Brickfields. Sessions for children 5+ and youth.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Lunchtime concert inside St. John's 1:10pm to 1:45pm (Eileen Broster, Piano).
- Saltmine (drama company) at 3pm, 4:30pm & 6:30pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Paul Ganney (worship songs) at 7pm
- ECHO at 8:15pm.
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
6pm to 10pm - Music Night at Central Baptist Church. Karaoke, food and viewing of Athletics.
6:30pm to 8pm - Prayer Meeting at RCCG
7:30pm to 9pm - Evening session of Taize Prayer (Faith) at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
SATURDAY 4th AUGUST.
Joy of Nations church hall, Windmill Lane, will be open for people to come in for prayer or rest.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
10am to 12noon - Coffee Morning at Major Road Baptist Church.
after 10am Mass - Eucharistic Adoration till 5pm ending with Benediction. St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Kenya Night 5pm to 9:30pm (PCEA & St. John's).
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
4pm to 6pm - "Let's Come Together" at Ithaca House, 27 Romford Road E15 4LJ. African drumming, dance and storytelling performance promoting the Olympic values of Respect, Excellence and Friendship, organised by CEM UK.
6pm - First Mass of Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
6:30pm to 10pm - Worship Night at Central Baptist Church. Evening Service with a theme of overcoming with inspirational speakers and viewing of athletics.
SUNDAY 5th AUGUST.
Church Services in Stratford today.
Church Services in Stratford today.
- 9:30am - Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM UK)
- Joy of the Nations Christian Centre.
- 10:00am - RCCG.
- 10:15am - Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
- 10:30am - Highway Church,
- All Age Worship at St Matthew's Church,
- Morning Worship at Major Road Baptist Church.
- 11:00am - Bryant Street Methodist Church,
- Central Baptist Church,
- All Nations,
- Hope Church Newham, during the Games meeting at Brickfields,
- Family Communion at St James Church,
- Open-air Communion at St John's Church.
- 12 noon - Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
- 1:45pm - The Great Commission Ministry.
- 2:00pm - PCEA UK.
- 3:30pm - Every Nation.
- 6:00pm - Hope & Grace Romanian Church,
- Communion Service at RCCG,
- Evening Prayer & Praise at St John's Church.
- 6:30pm - Central Baptist Church,
- Evening Service at Major Road Baptist Church,
- Singing before Prayer & Praise 6:45pm with singing, prayers & teaching in Russian and English at St James Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 6:45pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with Sunday services at 11am and 6:45pm and concerts and children's sessions.
11am to 7pm at the Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- Open-air Morning Communion Service 11am to 1pm.
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 2pm to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Jesus Gang (Brazilian street dance group) 1:30pm, 3pm & 4:45pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Open-air Evening Worship with Richard Aubrey, 6pm to 7pm.
6:30pm to 10pm - Worship Night at Central Baptist Church. Evening Service with a theme of overcoming, inspirational speakers and viewing of athletics.
from 7pm - Golden Night at Highway Church. Watch the Women's 400m & Men's 100m Finals on the Big Screen. Refreshments. There will be a short presentation of the Christian message.
MONDAY 6th AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 1pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church. Includes Cake & Controversy 3pm to 4pm with a choice of topics to discuss. Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Peca Brazil Arts Company (music, dance & drama) 12noon, 1pm & 2pm.
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Lunchtime concert inside St. John's 1:10pm to 1:45pm (Zoe Lethbridge & Julian Collins, Flute & Organ).
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Open-air Worship with Denise & Nelly, 7pm to 8pm.
- ECHO 8:15pm.
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
7:30pm - Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord at St Francis Roman Catholic Church - The Bishop of Brentwood (Rt. Rev. Thomas McMahon) will preside at the Mass. The Bishop of the Forces (Rt. Rev. Richard Moth) will preach the homily at that Mass. This will be a great celebration, do come and join us.
TUESDAY 7th AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 1pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- French Team (urban dance from Paris) 2pm, 4pm & 5:30pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Jesus Gang (street dance from Brazil) 6:30pm & 7:40pm.
- On Foreign Soil (band) 7pm & 8:20pm.
3pm to 4pm - Cake & Questions. Enjoy free tea and cake at O12 Bar & Grill Restaurant, The Grove.
Choose one of these topics: Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
Choose one of these topics: Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
7:30pm to 9pm - Evening session of Taize Prayer (Hope) at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
8pm - Bible Study at Major Road Baptist Church.
WEDNESDAY 8th AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10am to 12noon - Coffee Morning at Major Road Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Lunchtime concert inside St. John's 1:10pm to 1:45pm (Francis Bassett, Jazz Piano).
- Heartbridge Performing Arts Company (dancers & singers from Hawaii) 2pm to 5pm (15 min sets) & 6pm (75 mins).
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Open-air Worship with Guest Speaker The Bishop of Barking, and Richard Aubrey leading, 8pm to 9pm.
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
3pm to 4pm - Cake & Questions. Enjoy free tea and cake at O12 Bar & Grill Restaurant, The Grove.
Choose one of these topics: Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
Choose one of these topics: Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
6:30pm to 8pm - Digging Deep Bible study at RCCG
7pm - Ms Teresa Carvalho, chaplain at St. Bonaventure's School, and her team of youth leaders will lead Praise & Worship session. The theme will be "GOOD & HEALTHY VIBES WITH GOD & OTHERS" at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
THURSDAY 9th AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 1pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 9pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Paul Woodman Christian Escapologist.
- SDS Dancers, 12noon to 5pm (10 min sets)
- Anne-Laure Rouge (gymnast from Switzerland), 12noon to 4pm (10 min sets)
- FireFallDown (band) 12:30pm & 2:45pm
- Richard Aubrey (songs) 1pm & 3:20pm
- Myth of Ben (band) 1:10pm & 4pm
- ExodusOnFire (band) 4:45pm & 5:45pm
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm
- Paul Ganney 7:30pm to 9pm (several sets)
- Denise (worship songs) 7:30pm to 9pm (several sets)
3pm to 4pm - Cake & Questions. Enjoy free tea and cake at O12 Bar & Grill Restaurant, The Grove.
Choose one of these topics: Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
Choose one of these topics: Fabrice Muamba : Jesus and living twice / The X Factor : Jesus and the celebrity culture / Stress : Jesus and the secret of inner peace / Astrology : Jesus and your star sign / Unjust Suffering : Jesus and deliverance.
FRIDAY 10th AUGUST.
9am - Eucharistic Adoration with morning prayer till 6pm ending with evening prayer and Benediction. Please do find some time for reflective and quiet meditation in the presence of our Lord in our daily busy lives at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
9am to 1pm - SPACE community drop-in with Olympic Big screen and family/kids activities at The Salvation Army.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Jolly Jack the Clown 12noon to 5pm
- Lunchtime concert inside St. John's 1:10pm to 1:45pm (Serenade Duo, Flute & Guitar).
- Willet (band) 2pm, 5pm & 8pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Richard Aubrey (Songs from the Shows) 5:45pm
1pm to 2pm - Uniting Service at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
6:30pm to 8pm - Prayer Meeting at RCCG
7:30pm to 9pm - Evening session of Taize Prayer (Love) at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
7:30pm to 9:30pm - "The Real Games" - competition and fellowship for local men at The Salvation Army.
SATURDAY 11th AUGUST.
Joy of Nations church hall, Windmill Lane, will be open for people to come in for prayer or rest.
9am to 5pm - Fair Trade Cafe at Bryant Street Methodist Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10am to 12noon - Coffee Morning at Major Road Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 7:30pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with services, concerts and children's sessions.
12noon to 5pm - Coffee & Croissants at RCCG
12noon to 9:30pm at The Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 12noon to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Jolly Jack the Clown 12noon to 5pm
- Kaylan Waterman (singer) 12noon to 4pm (10 min sets).
- On Foreign Soil (Band) 1pm & 4pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Nigeria Night 5pm to 9:30pm (RCCG), a night of Nigerian/African praise, worship, poetry and free food, games & activities for all ages.
3pm - Live screening of Men's football final event. Joy of the Nations.
3:30pm - "The Big Summer Challenge" - a fun quiz for the whole family (family dinner included) at The Salvation Army.
6pm - First Mass of Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
6pm to 9pm - Youth Praise at Central Baptist Church. A praise concert organised by the youth, music, dancing, drama and a great time for the family.
from 7pm - Golden Night at Highway Church. Watch the final night of Athletics including the relay races on the Big Screen. Refreshments. There will be a short presentation of the Christian message.
SUNDAY 12th AUGUST.
Church Services in Stratford today.
Church Services in Stratford today.
- 9:30am - Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM UK)
- Joy of the Nations Christian Centre.
- 10:00am - RCCG.
- 10:15am - Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
- 10:30am - Highway Church,
- Holy Communion at St Matthew's Church,
- Morning Worship at Major Road Baptist Church.
- 11:00am - Bryant Street Methodist Church,
- Central Baptist Church,
- All Nations,
- Hope Church Newham, during the Games meeting at Brickfields,
- Family Service with prayer and anointing with oil for healing at St James Church,
- Open-air Communion at St John's Church.
- 12 noon - Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
- 1:45pm - The Great Commission Ministry.
- 2:00pm - PCEA UK.
- 3:30pm - Every Nation.
- 6:00pm - Hope & Grace Romanian Church,
- Evening Prayer & Praise at St John's Church.
- 6:30pm - Central Baptist Church,
- Evening Service at Major Road Baptist Church,
- Singing before Holy Communion at 6:45pm at St James Church.
9am to 10pm - Hospitality & Prayer at Central Baptist Church.
10:30am to 6pm and 6:45pm to 9pm - The Open Door at St. James Church.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with Sunday services at 11am and 6:45pm and concerts and children's sessions.
The church will be open for visitors for rest, refreshments, conversation or quiet, with Sunday services at 11am and 6:45pm and concerts and children's sessions.
11am to 7pm at the Hub at St. John's Churchyard.
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
(if wet, activities and events will be inside).
- Open-air Morning Communion Service 11am to 1pm.
- FREE Children's activities (face-painting, table football, badge-making, etc.). Puppet Show & children's talk every hour. 2pm to 5pm.
- Youth activities / Open-Air Campaigners.
- Hospitality, Prayer Ministry, Church Tours, Surveys & "The God Test".
- Jolly Jack the Clown 1pm to 5pm
- Karen Setters 1:15pm & 3pm.
- French Team (urban dance from Paris) 2pm & 4pm.
- "Moving On" discussion 5pm to 6pm.
- Open-air Evening Worship 6pm to 7pm.
12noon - Mass of Thanksgiving - On the last day of the Olympic Games Bishop Thomas will preside at Mass at St Francis Roman Catholic Church.
from 7pm - Golden Night at Highway Church. Watch the Closing Ceremony on the Big Screen. Refreshments. There will be a short presentation of the Christian message.
The Paralympics
The Festival during the Paralympic Games will be smaller than the festival during the Olympic Games, but we will be in the Churchyard every day and there will be entertainment at different times.
The Festival during the Paralympic Games will be smaller than the festival during the Olympic Games, but we will be in the Churchyard every day and there will be entertainment at different times.
- There will be face-painting and other children's activities (maybe even puppets).
- Jolly Jack the clown will be here at various times.
- There will be classical music concerts in the church & churchyard (see here for details).
- OAC (Open-Air Campaigners) will be joining us on 29th, 30th & 31st August.
- Echo, A Christian Motown Band, will be performing on 1st & 2nd September.
- Sign Dance Collective will be joining us on the 3rd & 5th September.