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Real Lives Sunday Night Live with Jeff Hammer
September 02, 2017
Come & hear professional musician Jeff Hammer (Teardrop Explodes, Kim Wilde) as he plays for us and shares some fascinating stories from playing alongside David Bowie & Michael Jackson, as well as the difference his Christian faith has made through it all.
Costa, Dalton Road | 7-8.30pm (doors open 6.30pm)
Believe in Barrow Yarn Bomb
September 07, 2017
Come & see the various knitted treats available at St Mark's Church in Buccleuch Street, lovingly woven by members of churches across Barrow, and all available to take away.
St Mark's Church, Buccleuch Street
Fri 8th Sept | 10am-12noon, followed by a free lunch
Real Lives Film Afternoon: 'Miracles from Heaven'
September 07, 2017
A chance to watch this popular film, based on a real story.
St Mark's Church, Buccleuch Street
Fri 8th Sept | 1pm
Real Lives Flower Arranging Event
September 07, 2017
Come & learn from skilled flower-arranger Ros Harrison as she shares her story through the medium of flower-arranging.
Trinity Church Centre, Abbey Road
Fri 8th Sept | 7.30pm
Real Lives Community Big Brekkie
September 08, 2017
Join together with others for some cooked breakfast, followed by a chance to hear someone's faith story.
St George's Church Hall, Lonsdale Street
Sat 9th Sept | 10-11.30am
Real Lives Messy Church
September 08, 2017
All-ages are welcome to join together for this afternoon of crafts, games & fun.
Trinity Church Centre, Abbey Road
Sat 9th Sept | 3-5pm
Real Lives Family Fun Time
September 08, 2017
Come along to the Vicarage Garden for an afternoon of fun for all the family, with bouncy castle, ball ponds & refreshments.: Clown magic, puppets, cake decorating, face-painting, ball pools, bouncy castles, giant slides, traditional 'sports-day' style races, and more besides!
(PLEASE NOTE: The event begins at 12noon, and not at 10am as previously advertised).
St Paul's Vicarage Gardens, 353 Abbey Road
Sat 9th Sept | Time 12noon-4pm
Entertainment Night
September 08, 2017
An evening of refreshments, entertainment & inspiration.
Emmanuel Community Church, Dalton Road (opposite Morrisons)
Sat 9th Sept | 7pm
Real Lives Songs of Praise & Strawberries
September 09, 2017
Join together for this special 'Songs of Praise'-style event, with all your favourite hymns, followed by strawberries.
St James' Church, Blake Street
Sun 10th Sept | 4-5pm
Healing Service
September 09, 2017
A chance to hear an inspiring guest speaker and opportunity to be prayed for.
Emmanuel Community Church, Dalton Road (opposite Morrisons)
Sun 9th Sept | 6pm
Celebration of the Traditional Testimony, Prayer & Praise Meeting
September 10, 2017
Come along to the Salvation Army for an 'old-school'-style gathering of testimonies, prayer & praise.
Salvation Army, Abbey Road
Mon 11th Sept | 6.30-8pm
BBQ & Dancing
September 10, 2017
An informal community bbq at Abbey Road Baptist.
Abbey Road Baptist Church, Abbey Road
Mon 11th Sept | 4.30pm
Real Lives 'Open Mic' Cafe
September 11, 2017
Come along and either give us a song, or just sit back and listen.
Spring Mount Christian Fellowship, Abbey Road
Tues 12th Sept | 7-9pm
Open Church 'Changed Lives'
September 12, 2017
Come and explore how knowing God has changed people's lives, in the Bible and today. This will be a quiet, drop-in event where you can read and reflect on stories of changed lives at your own pace, with free tea/coffee and biscuits available.
Vickerstown Methodist, Walney
Weds 13th Sept | 2-4pm
Family Cafe 'Real Lives' High Tea
September 13, 2017
St Aidan's popular 'Family Cafe' hosts a special 'high tea', with a chance to hear someone's Christian story.
St Aidan's Church, Middle Hill,
Thurs 14th Sept| 3.30-5pm
Real Lives Film Night: 'The Case for Christ'
September 13, 2017
A chance to watch this new release, as a journalist examines the evidence for Christianity.
Abbey Road Baptist Church, Abbey Road
Thurs 14th Sept | 7pm
Real Lives Children's Party
September 15, 2017
A mix of party food, activities, and a Bible-story, with an all-age party atmosphere.
Abbey Road Baptist Church, Abbey Road
Sat 16th Sept| 10.30am-12noon
To reserve a free ticket, please contact Carrol on 07847 179517
'Who Let the Dad's Out?'
September 15, 2017
A chance for dads, grand-dads and carers to bring their little ones and enjoy games & activities together, with bacon butties & coffee for the grown-ups!
St Paul's Church, Abbey Road
Sat 16th Sept | 10-11.45am
Prayer on the Street
September 15, 2017
The Gift of prayer shared on a stall to all, from members of the Salvation Army.
Duke Street steps, between the Town Hall & the Forum
Sat 16th Sept | 10am-2pm
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local events
As part of Believe in Barrow 2017: Real Lives there will be a range of local events happening across Barrow, hosted by various churches. These include everything from barbecues to 'yarn bombs', concerts, children's parties and more besides. To download a flyer of all our events, click here.
Have a look and see what takes your fancy: