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Pub Talk
21-11-2007 | Christchurch Blog | Church | General »
  Thanks to everyone who attended the family meeting last week. It was so good to see so many of you take the time to come out and hear about what God has been doing amongst us and the shape of things to come. There are so many encouraging initiatives taking place with us taking the gospel out to the worlds in which we live; thanks for all you’re doing in giving yourself to these.

It seems we’ve been able to secure the back part of the Tredegar Arms for the first Sunday night of every month. The pub can be found at the top of Forge Road (take junction 28 north and the pub is at the top of the road by Bassaleg High School). We hope this will be a really fruitful venture. We realised that there are many folk who would enjoy being able to ask questions about what we believe and why, but may not want to come to a Christianity Explored evening in a church…especially guys! For many men, the thought of coming to a church evening to drink coffee and eat cakes is their worst nightmare; many women would feel the same way too!

The plan is to produce an invitation card on the back of a beer mat (how cool is that!) and the other side will be for any questions to be written down. I’ll be there, together with most of the pastoral team ready to be grilled by whomever, on whatever topic (within reason!)

Let’s start thinking now who we could invite to these evenings. Nobody will be asked to contribute; and folk can just sit around and listen in without having to ask any questions if they prefer. The pub has always been the focal point of friendship, community and conversation in Wales, and we are called to “go” with the gospel; where else would it be better to go therefore, than to the local for a chat and a pint?

The first evening will start on February 3rd and the intention is to meet every month. For those who enjoy their beer, it’s worth noting that the Tredegar Arms is also one of the finest Real Ale pubs in South Wales; so at the least you’ll be able to get a decent pint! I look forward to seeing you there.
Pete Greasley