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The information displayed on this page is as accurate as possible, though we advise contacting the church office for the latest on what is happening. More information about house groups, students and our church offices is available on our web site.

Regular Events

Housegroups
Meet weekly at different locations in the city including Brighton, Hangleton, Hanover, Portslade, Lewes and Seaford. All welcome. See flyers in church for details or contact the church offices during office hours (Thursdays and Fridays 9:00am to 5:00pm).

The Evening Service
June 15th 2008 at Komedia, right in the centre of the city, round the corner form the train station. The entrance is on the corner of Regent Street or see their website for more directions.
An opportunity for you to find out about Jesus, get prayer and healing and to have the chance to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. We do an evening service once a month in Brighton. The music is live, great to listen to, and the bar is open! We're aiming for the service to be fun, with a ten minute story from someone who has recently met Jesus, and a short talk. If you - or someone you know is even vaguely interested in God then you'll probably enjoy it. If you like good music then you'll definitely enjoy it! We always give an opportunity for people to respond to Jesus, receive prayer or follow up with an introduction to Christianity (Alpha). We need helpers + musos so if you like a church that wants to reach out to our culture, then this might be the place for you. So come along... just as you are.

Baptisms!
If you would like to be baptised or if you're interested in knowing more please speak to your homegroup leader, read our leaflet on baptism or contact Chris in the office to discuss possible arrangements 01273 719898.

Prayer Meetings
Danny co-ordinates prayer meetings for the church - please contact him if you would like more information on any of the regular events below, or if you have any prayer requests. 07976 214495. The quarterly prayer newsletter is available from church on Sundays.

Prayer Breakfast
Monthly event - usually on the first Thursday of each month at 7.15am at the church offices. Start the day praying for the church and the city together. Please contact Danny if you would like more details 07976 214495

Oasis - Thursday mornings (10am to 1pm) at the offices.
Our new weekly drop-in . Please feel free to pop in for coffee a chat a prayer. Open to everyone, in and out of the church! Hosted by Shirley. See flyers for details.

Women's Monthly Worship and Prayer:
Second Monday of every month. An informal evening of worship and prayer, 7pm in the church offices.

Men's - Teaching and Ministry:
Second Friday of every month, 7.30pm at the church offices for worship, teaching, ministry etc. Contact Chris K for more details on 642218 (day) or 812176.

Other Events and Meetings

YOUTH ALPHA: 18th March @ the Bebee's @ 7pm
A practical introduction to the Christian faith for young people! This course tackles with honesty and common sense, some of the key issues we face when we think about the claims of Christianity, and it points the way to an authentic faith that is both exciting and relevant to today’s world. Contact Leeza for more details on: 07771 741343

Saturday Morning Teaching Sessions:
The aim of these sessions is to train, equip and encourage. Please come to as many as you like. Dates TBC depending on the level of interest shown so please email or call the offices to say if you are interested (by the 31st January).

Biblical Overview: A walk through the history and culture of the ancient world, to help you in your reading and understanding of the Bible, from creation to the emergence of the Early Church in the First Century. led by Chris Simmons. Chris is the Senior Pastor of Brighton Vineyard Church.

Genesis, Creation & The Flood: An illustrated examination of the Biblical account, including up-to-date archaeological and geological photographic and scientific evidence. A practical and evidential approach to this important topic with time for questions and discussion. led by Chris Knight. Chris is a Senior Lecturer at Brighton University. He has been studying this topic for over 25 years.

How to interpret the Bible (Hermeneutics) A useful session for anyone wanting to grow in their understanding of how to read, interpret and apply God’s word to life today. The seminar will focus on key issues such as how, and why should I read the Bible and how do I understand it today? Led by Chris Simmons and Tim Worthley. Chris is the Senior Pastor at Brighton Vineyard Church. Tim is a qualified doctor and co-worker at the Church.

Spiritual Gifts & Prophecy A highly informative and practical session. This seminar will look at Biblical teaching and examples of the various gifts, help you understand which areas you are especially gifted in as well as offer a chance for hands-on experience! Not to be missed. Led by Debbie Gross & Jo Simmons Debbie is on staff at Brighton Vineyard Church and Jo is a co-worker.

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do? A practical session teaching about the third and less well known person of the trinity - God the Holy Spirit. This session will look at his activity amongst people as revealed in Scripture, help define his role and purposes for us today, as well as include practical teaching about how to recognise him and co-labour with him in today's world. led by Phil & Shirley Crabbe. Phil and Shirley were both in leadership at Kensington Temple Church in central London and currently lead a housegroup at Brighton Vineyard.

The role of the law vs the role of the Spirit: This is a theologically geared teaching session, focusing on the apostle Paul’s understanding of the Law, its present role, and the role of the Spirit. It aims to answer the question, ‘How then should we live?’ led by Chris Simmons.

Worship. What is it and why / how do I do it? This session will help answer the above questions by looking at the place and meaning of worship as revealed by God in the Bible, and as expressed by a few Biblical personalities. The session is very practical and will help define what worship is/is not, and how it can be expressed in our contemporary world. led by Linda Ronald. Linda leads the Worship Ministry at Brighton Vineyard Church.

Community Action Projects
As a church we are involved in a range of different ministries to the disadvantaged members of our community, where the aim is to share God’s love with those who need it in a practical and supportive way.

DAY of ACTION Saturday May 17th
Volunteers needed for a day of short-term community projects. We will be decorating, cleaning, clearing and gardening as a way of showing God's love to people in need. If you can help, or know someone in need, please contact Kate Standing or Rachel at the church offices, or simply sign up at the back of the hall. No specific DIY skills required - just a willingness to help.

Community Action Prayer Meetings
Meeting every 6 weeks at 10am in the ‘Blue Lounge’ area in the entrance to BHASVIC. The next 4 dates are as follows: 30th December, 10th February, 23rd March and 4th May.
Contact Kate for more details.

Decorating Projects:
We currently have links with Hove YMCA who provide supported accommodation for young people who have been made homeless in Brighton and Hove. Volunteers from the church help decorate the new homes of people to help them settle in the community.

Carpenter's Arms: 27th April, 25th May, 22nd June & 27th July
Members of the church attend and support this monthly evening service at St. Luke's Church, Prestonville. It is aimed at providing a short service with a meal for disadvantaged members of the community, including the homeless (see above for details of the next service).

Gardening Projects:
Brighton Vineyard teamed up with another local church last year to clear a number of people’s gardens in the Whitehawk area of Brighton; we’re hoping to do this again.
If you would like to get involved, or would like more information, or have your own idea of something we can do, please contact the church offices on 01273 719898 or Kate on 01273 414896. There are also leaflets at church on Sundays with more info - please feel free to pick one up.

Ministry Trips & Conferences

Russia 2008 - CONFERENCE IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Ministry Trip from the 6th - 20th May 2008.
Chris will be taking a ministry team to Russia from the 6th - 20th May 2008. They will be doing a regional weekend conference for the Vineyards in Siberia (Western Russia) where every Vineyard church in Russia will be present. Teams will be involved in helping with a church building, helping with an orphanage and drug rehab centre. They will also have the chance to do some concert evangelism. Lots of prayer is needed so please ask God for the team to be protected and blessed whilst they are there, as well as for his Holy Spirit to really fall on the Russian people.

Danish Summer Camp 20th July - 26th July 2008
We are taking a team to the Baptist Summer camp in Denmark this year. Leaving Gatwick on the 18th July and arriving home on the 25th July.
The camp is in beautiful surroundings in northern Denmark and will cost £200 for the flights, a rented car and accommodation in a rented house (this does not include food). Chris will be speaking & ministering on several of the days and will need people to help minister! It should be great fun and a real opportunity to minister cross culturally with our Danish friends and experience God’s presence together. So if you haven’t been on a ministry trip before, this might just be for you! All are welcome regardless of experience. Please Contact the office for more details.