Welcome to the Forest of Dean Community Church.

What to expect on Sunday mornings.

Future events.

Sunday morning for children, parents and toddlers on Wednesdays and evening activities for the youth.

The pastor and his wife and what they believe.

How and where we try to help overseas.

Contact details and where to find us.

News starting 6th November 2011

Photos from Sunday 29th January.
Photos from Sunday 22nd January.
Photos and soundtrack from Sunday 15th January - The Music Team and Bible Explorers Music Group.
Photos from Christmas in the Philippines - added Sunday 1st January 2012.
Photos and Videos from our Christmas Morning Service - Sunday 25th December 2011.
Photos and Video clip from our Family Service - Sunday 11th December 2011.
Photos and movie from our morning service - Sunday 4th December 2011.
Photos and movies from our morning service with Chris and Abby Eaton - Sunday 27th November 2011.
Photos and movies from the Chris and Abby Eaton Concert on Saturday 26th November 2011.
Photos from Sunday 20th November 2011 Morning Service.
Photos from Sunday 13th November 2011 - Special Remembrance Service, including information about three local brothers who fought in the 1st World War.
Photos from Sunday 6th November 2011 when Peter Mead and his children joined us for the service and for lunch.

News from 5th June to 30th October 2011

Sunday 30th October 2011 - Photos and PowerPoint from the Morning Service.
Sunday 23rd October 2011 - Photos of the Morning Service including a special dedication for James Dvornik.
Sunday 16th October 2011 - Photo of Rod Neep who gave his testimony and movie of 'Amazing Grace' by Chris Tomlin.
Sunday 2nd October 2011 - Photos and news about 'The One Place' and a PowerPoint of Victoria's baptism.
Sunday 25th September 2011 - Photos.
Harvest 16th and 18th September 2011 - Photos and Movies.
Youth Group canoeing 24th August 2011 - Photos.
Julian and Liz Marsh from CPI visit FODCC 31st July 2011 - Photos and Powerpoint.
Nathan Fisher's success at the Special Olympics - Photos and results.
PPT and movie from Saturday 25th June 2011 of the Churches Together Barbeque Mission.
Photos from Sunday 19th June 2011 - Fundraising for Rwandan orphans' project and Fathers' Day movie.
Photos from Sunday 5th June 2011.

News from 27th February - 31st May 2011

Joint statement from Churches Together in Cinderford and Heywood Community School - added 31st May - link.
Ron Frost 15th May - link.
Our Weekend 6th - 8th May - link.
Sunday 20th March Baptism and Birthday Service.
Friday 18th March 'An evening of Music and Mime' with special guest Steve Murray.
On Sunday 6th March we watched a video all about 'Tom's Shoes' and then Norly Bulacan shared his testimony.
Photos and movie from Sunday 27th February.

News from 7th November 2010 - 16th January 2011

We watched a moving DVD of Nick Vujicic during the Morning Service on Sunday 26th December 2010
Photos - Midnight Service Christmas 2010 at Heywood School
Rod Neep - Midnight Service Christmas 2010 at Heywood School - Movie
Medieval Music - Midnight Service Christmas 2010 at Heywood School - Movie
"In the Beginning" - Midnight Service Christmas 2010 at Heywood School - Video
"Mary did you know" - Christmas 2010 - Video
"It's about the cross" - Christmas 2010 - Video
"O Holy Night" - Christmas 2010 - Video
Photos and a video from Sunday 28th November 2010.
Photos and a video from Watoto's 'Child soldier no more' - Tuesday 23rd November 2010.
Photos from Sunday 21st November 2010.
Photos from Sunday 7th November 2010.

News from 15th August - 17th October 2010

Powerpoint from Turkey and Tim's birthday presentation - Sunday 17th October.
Photos from Harvest Celebration - Friday 24th September.
Photos from Sunday 12th September.
Photos from Sunday 5th September.
Photos from a Ladies Pamper Night - Saturday 14th August.
Photos Heywood project and Art Day August 2010.
Photos from our morning service with Pam and Richard Harknett - added 15th August.

News from 21st May - 18th July 2010

Phil, Hilda, Wami and Olivia Cracknell visit from Zambia. Photos and report added 18th July. Click here.
Photos from BBQ at Mike and Fiona's house - added 18th July. Click here.
Extract from CPI newsletter - added 4th July. Click here.
Saturday 26th June: Fun Run at Heywood Community School. Click here.
Sunday 20th June: 10.30 a.m. service Rev. Stuart Phillips from Manchester plus Fathers' Day movie. Click here.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18th - 20th June: Witness Stand at the Three Counties Show. Click here.
Sunday 13th June - CAP launch with Shelly Bibby from Ross. Click here.
Sunday 30th May - Baptism of Abigail and George. Click here.
On Sunday 23rd May Peter and Sandra Brind joined us for morning service. Click here.
Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd May - Church Fun Weekend with Peter and Sandra Brind. Click here.

News from 24th January to 4th April 2010

On Sunday 4th April we celebrated Easter Day and Emily's dedication at FODCC.
On Friday 2nd April there was a Churches Together march from Lidls to the Co-op in Cinderford.
On Saturday 27th March Helen and Simon celebrated their wedding reception at FODCC.
On Sunday 21st March we celebrated our 4th Birthday with guest speaker David Sullivan.
On Saturday 20th March we celebrated our 4th Birthday with an evening of music and story teller David Sullivan.
On Sunday 14th March we had a special Mothering Sunday Service. The message was given by Steve Brind from Cardiff.
On Sunday 28th February, Tim Cracknell showed us a taster of photographs from the Mission Trip to Peru.
On Sunday 24th January 2010 we were joined by Victory Outreach (Click here.)

News from 11th September 09 - 17th January 2010

Sunday 17th January 3 p.m. Songs of Praise: We hosted the Churches Together in Cinderford annual service at Heywood. (Click here.)
On Sunday 17th January 2010 we were joined by special guests Richard & Damola Hawkes from London. (Click here.)
On Sunday 17th January Rod Neep showed us a Power Point about the new school uniforms at Alara School Kenya. (Click here.)
On Christmas Eve 2009 we enjoyed watching and listening to "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant. (Click here.)
On 29th November 2009, Grev Parmenter and his family joined us and Grev gave us the message. (Click here.)
On 20th - 22nd November 2009, Peter Mead and his family joined us for a weekend of Bible teaching. (Click here.)
On 15th November 2009, a few families got together at church for a meal.
On 8th November 2009, Avril Harper shared her testimony and played a favourite piece of music for us: "Mirror, Mirror" by Darren Braund (music). Whilst the music is playing you can minimse it, so that you can continue to browse this site.
On 1st November 2009, Rod and Gay Neep shared about their most recent trip to Kenya: (click here)
Harvest Supper - 11th September 2009: (click here)

News from 17th May - 30th August 2009

Baptism of Michelle and Yvonne Jackson - 30th August 2009: (click here)
Heywood Community Project - August 2009: (click here)
Sunday 26th July 2009 - Jade gives a talk about her recent trip to Kenya: (click here)
Sunday 31st May 2009 - Victory Outreach at our Sunday service: (click here)
Sunday 17th May 2009 - Baptism service of Norly and Rowena Bulacan: (click here)

News from 29th March - 3rd May 2009

Sunday 29th March 2009: (click here)
Easter Sunday 12th April 2009: (click here)
Fun Weekend videos - Friday 24th - Sunday 26th April 2009: (click video links below)
Flash Dance Video
Jackson 5 Video
Jackson 5 extract Video
Lizzy & Crew Video
Friday Video
Saturday Video
Sunday 3rd May 2009 - Baptism service of Laura and Jo: (click here)

News from January - March 2009

Poem written and recited by Kath Smith in church on Sunday 4th January 2009: LAID LOW FOR US. (click here)
On 1st March there was an Evening of Praise (click here)
On Sunday 15th March there was a baptism service for Penny Barrington with a buffet lunch afterwards. (click here)
22nd March 2009 - 3rd Birthday Celebration photographs with Ross McMillan. (click here)

News from September - November 2008

Painting and decorating at the Forge Centre (click here)
Collective in our Sunday service (click here)
Collective at Lakers (click here)
Kids' Club (click here)
Julie Hallam's baptism (click here)

News from 13th June 2008 - 12th September 2008

The 'Witness Stand' at the Three Counties Show (click here)
Lunch after the service on the 6th July (click here)
Monday 4th August funeral for Slim Partis (click here)
Friday 12th September we held our Harvest Supper (click here)

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