Summer

Over the 6 weeks summer school holidays things get a little quieter at Church by the Bay as people go away for the holidays and get a bit of rest...

BBQ THIS Sunday

It's worth a second news slot in a row for this!  The weather is looking perfect so do some along to our Summer BBQ! It's happening this Sunday - come along...

Summer BBQ

Everyone is invited to our Summer BBQ! It's happening on Sunday 12th July - come along to church from 10am, and following the sevice we'll have a BBQ and fun...

Interested in finding out more about Christianity?

Would you like to know more about Christianity, or be refreshed in the truths of the gospel? The 321 Course is a free, video-based introduction to Christianity which explores Jesus' vision for life through...

Quiz Winners and True Satisfaction

We had a great quiz evening last Friday, thanks to all who came along and all who made it happen. Well done to Pamdemonium (yes Pam not Pan, named after...

Pub Quiz - yes it has come around quickly!

Our next Pub Quiz is coming up this Friday. It is a little sooner than normal with a busy June and July come up, but we hope you can make...

Half-term week & Books!

This week is half-term so our usual mid-week groups take a break as our staff and volunteers take a rest from the usual activities. But at Church by the Bay,...

Sunday Church

We love to welcome people on Sundays, whatever stage their thinking is at: people with nagging questions about the meaning of life; people wondering about whether there's a God and if so what...

Pub Quiz 15th May

Our next pub quiz is on Friday 15th May, 8pm at The Alhambra Bar (well signposted when you arrive). It's a general knowledge quiz with a short talk mid-way through about...

Christianity Explored

On a Sunday morning, we have our service all together, break for coffee and chat, and then usually split up into groups - tots, kids, and young people and adults,...

Quizzers Quiz

The Quizzers Quiz is the Friday! This is a chance to turn the tables, instead of us asking you questions (like we do at our church quizzes), you get to...

Easter Trail

Our Easter Trail in Regent Park was great fun! It was a beautiful, sunny morning with lots of people joining in to follow the trail, collect the stamps and make...

Easter at Church by the Bay

Do join us this Easter: A fun Easter trail around Regent Park with items to collect, crafts to make and refreshments. Do come along this Thursday (2nd April) from 10am until...

Something new...Quizzers Quiz!

We enjoy putting on regular quizes where we ask you questions. But here's an opportunity to turn the tables, and for you to ask us some questions! You get to quiz...

321 Course

The 321 Course is a free, video-based introduction to Christianity which explores Jesus' vision for life through short videos. It's aimed at a wide variety of people - those who have...

Easter Trail

It's back! We had such a great time last year when we put on the Story Trail that we're doing it again! You walk (or in some cases, run) round to...

Our next Pub Quiz

It's quiz time again! Our next pub quiz is on Friday 13th March, 8pm at The Alhambra Bar (well signposted when you arrive). It's a general knowledge quiz with a short...

Joint Prayer Meeting with MBF

This Sunday is our annual joint prayer meeting with all the churches in the Morecambe Bay Fellowship. The Morecambe Bay Fellowship is a network of churches who partner together as we...

The Word in the driving seat

On Sunday, we heard peaching from a letter in the bible called Titus. In it, Paul is instructing Titus to appoint godly elders who most importantly preach and teach God's...

Baby Grows

Our 'Baby Grows' babies and toddler group starts this week, running every Thursday in term time at our church building, 91 Balmoral Road. This group is for Mums, Dads, Grandparents...

A New Term

The New Year has started and we have lots of regular and special events coming up this half-term at Church by the Bay. Our 'Baby Grows' babies and toddler group runs...

Silver Service - Tomorrow!

Silver Service is an event for those over 55 to come along and meet new people or catch up with friends, enjoy some lovely food and usually a few table...

Breakfast in Bethlehem

Our special Christmas service is this Sunday! 10am for crafts and hot breakfast at Westgate Primary School, followed by an all age service including a nativity (totally from scratch on...

Pub Quiz Update!

Our Pub Quiz is this Friday and we can confirm as well as the usual 1st and 2nd place prices, we will be handing out a prize for the best...

Breakfast in Bethlehem - our special Christmas service

This is our special Christmas service especially geared to guests or people who wouldn't go along to church regularly. We have a Christmas nativity where every child gets to be involved...

Christmas Pub Quiz

Don't miss our Christmas Pub Quiz! This is a really fun evening with a general knowledge quiz (with the rounds very loosely themed around Christmas but no 'religious' quiz questions as we...

Books and resources

We have lots of books, leaflets and resources available at church or from our church building, 91 Balmoral Road. These include gospel accounts of Jesus' life, books about Christian living, leaflets...

Christmas at Church by the Bay

We love Christmas as we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, fully God and fully man who was born as a baby to 'save his people from their sins'. (Matthew 1:21) We...

Half term

This week sees our usual mid-week groups taking a break for half term. Why not use the extra time to read a Christian book or some of the bible, or...

Reformation Day

Every year on 31st October we join a number of churches across the world and celebrate Reformation Day  - thanking God for the light of God's Word given to His Church.    Why 31st October?...

Congratulation to the Pub Quiz Winners

A big congratulations to our Pub Quiz winners on Friday - 'Family Fortunes' who won on a tie breaker against the 'Babygrow Orginals'. We were all having such a great...

New series on Sunday's

We meet each Sunday at Westgate Primary school. We do church all together starting at 10:30am (drinks available from 10am), followed by a small break for more refreshments and then...

Pub Quiz Coming Up

Our next Pub Quiz is coming up! 8pm start on Friday 10th of October, at the Alhambra Bar (upstairs and to the right, it will be signposted and people to point...

Silver Service for Over 55's

On Wednesday, we're holding our next Silver Service event for over 55's. It's always a lovely, welcoming event for those over 55 to get together with friends over a nice...

Baby Grows is Back!

After the big summer holiday and some time to rest and prepare, Baby Grows is back this Thursday! We're really excited to see old faces and new, please do join us...

Partnering - MBF

We partner with several other like-minded churches in the Morecambe Bay area, forming the 'Morecambe Bay Fellowship'. It exists to help grow gospel ministry in our region by praying for...

Partnering - EMF

In Matthew 28v18-20 'Jesus came near and said to them (his followers), “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of[e] all nations, baptizing them in the...

Partnering - NWGP

Another organisation we partner with is the North West Gospel Partnership. The NWGP is passionate about the extraordinary message of Jesus Christ, and committed to supporting, encouraging and equipping churches in the...

Partnering - FIEC

Church by the Bay isn't a lone ranger church, we're part of a number of partnerships that help local churches to work together to reach their communities with the good...

Summer Holidays

How are your summer holidays going?! If you find yourself with more time on your hands, why not head over to our website and resources and have a listen to some...

BBQ this Sunday!

It's BBQ time on Sunday! The weather is looking perfect so do join us at church - 10am for 10:30am start, followed by BBQ and games. All free. If church is...

Events coming up

As well as our usual mid-week groups and Sunday mornings, we are putting on some extra events this term, with something for everyone!  Here's what's happening soon: Silver Service is an afternoon...

John sermon series

We've recently started a new sermon series in the gospel of John. You can catch up on the sermons and teaching times on our resources page. We've seen from chapter 1...

Youth Group Welcoming Year 6's

Our Youth Group is welcoming tomorrow those in Year 6 who will be going into Year 7 in September. We're having lots of games and ice-cream Sundaes to welcome them,...

Events coming up

This week is half-term where our staff and volunteers take a well earned rest. After this week, our regular mid-week groups start up again and we have some special events...

Resources

We have lots of resources available to help you wherever you are in your thinking. Our resources table on a Sunday is packed with leaflets, books and tracts to help...

Special Events coming up

We have two Special events coming up in the next week. We love welcoming new people along especially if you don't go to church or aren't a Christian. We want...

3 2 1 Course

On Thursday 1st May we are running a new course looking into what Christianity is all about. 'Discover Life According to Jesus in 3 2 1' is at 7:30pm, 91...

Easter at Church by the Bay

A big thank you to all who came to or made our Easter events and services happen at Church by the Bay. Our Easter Trail took place on Thursday with over...

Pub Quiz

Yesterday evening, we had our March Pub Quiz. Thanks to all who came along and took part. We had another full room of quizzers and some high scoring! Congratulations to...

Youth Group

At Church by the Bay we have a Youth Group that runs 6pm until 7:10pm on Monday evenings. It's open to secondary school aged children and you don't need to...

Easter Story Trail

Easter is the celebration of Jesus' death and resurrection, and we love celebrating and remembering this. We'd love for others to join us in this celebration too! So this year we're...

Baby Grows

Do you have or look after babies, toddlers or preschoolers? We run a group for you! Baby Grows Thursday 9:15am to 10:30am at our church building, 91 Balmoral Road. Enjoy: A cuppa...

Joint Prayer Meeting

On Sunday, we meet with seven other churches in the Morecambe Bay area to pray. Because God is our loving Father, we can ask him for anything. But in particular, Jesus...

Robert Short (1955-2024)

Robert (far left of the picture in the yellow hat) a regular at Church by the Bay died on 18th December 2024 aged 69. We still don’t know what Robert...

New Series for our Bible Study groups

This term we're delving into Mark's gospel - picking out 6 passages in it that we might be able to easily use to share the gospel with a friend or...

New Term at Church by the Bay

It's a new year and a new term at Church by the Bay! We're excited to continue our work here in Morecambe. We are a church family made up of ordinary...

Merry Christmas

We would love to welcome anyone to our Christmas Day service to celebrate the birth of Jesus and hear all about what that means for us. There will be refreshments...

Silver Service for over 55's

Tomorrow sees our Christmas event especially for those who are over 55. Silver Service is an afternoon tea style meal, with chatting around tables and a short talk about something...

Christmas Pub Quiz THIS FRIDAY

THIS Friday is our Christmas Quiz! 8pm at the Alhambra. Test your knowledge, enjoy some nibbles and a drink, and hear a short talk about the meaning of Christmas. Bring...

Assisted Suicide

There's been a lot in the media recently covering the Terminally Ill Adults (end of life) Bill also know as 'Assisted Suicide'. As Christians, we believe God has so much...

Christmas Events

We love celebrating Christmas and have a wide range of events on to suit everyone! Our first event is our Christmas pudding making evening A lovely festive event to get us in...

Reformation Day Celebrations

Every year on 31st October we join a number of churches across the world and celebrate Reformation Day  - thanking God for the light of God's Word given to His Church.  Why...

Baby Grows

Do you have or look after children aged 0-3? We run in term time a Baby Group called Baby Grows - for 0-3 years and parents/carers. We enjoy Bible story time,...

Silver Service

We had a wonderful time at our Silver Service event for over 55's this morning. We enjoyed some friendship, good food and spent some time thinking about Christ as the...

Events Coming up!

As well as our usual mid-week groups, we have lots of events coming up over the next few months at Church by the Bay. We'd love to see you along...

Dates for your Diary

As the kids head back to school, our mid-week groups start up again. At Church by the Bay, we love welcoming people - whether that be to church on a...

Books!

Often over the summer we often get a little bit more time to read, and there are a wealth of Christian books to choose from. The best place to start reading...

Summer Break

All our mid-week groups are taking a break over the summer for our staff and volunteers to get a well deserved rest. However, church on a Sunday is still happening...

Mid-week groups

We've got just 3 weeks left of our mid-week groups until they take a break over the summer holiday! Do make the most of them: Baby Grows is a group for...

SUNDAY BBQ SAVE THE DATE

On Sunday 14th July, we'll be having a special Sunday with a BBQ and games after our service. The service itself will be aimed more for people who don't usually...

Mid-week events

After a week off for half-term, our mid-week groups start again this week. Do join us: Baby Grows is a group for Mums, Dads and Carers with babies aged 0-3 years...

Two events coming up THIS weekend!

Two events this weekend! Fun general knowledge quiz, snacks on tables, drinks available from the bar, yummy prizes to be won and a small talk from the bible to get us...

Youth Group

Tonight, we kick off our youth group again for this term but welcoming young people who are in Year 6 as they move up to secondary school in Sept. Our...

Summer Term

It might not seem like it with this weather but we've just started our summer term. At Church by the Bay, we have lots of regular events to come along...

Special Easter Sunday Service

Our special Easter Sunday service - Breakfast in Jerusalem is THIS Sunday! This service is especially geared towards all ages and stages so no matter what your background come along...

Silver Service - for over 55's

Our next Silver service is on the 25th March, 11am to 12:30pm at our church building, 91 Balmoral Road. A lunch and chance to chat and make new friends, with...

Pub Quiz and a taster!

Our next pub quiz is on Friday 22nd March, 8pm at the Alhambra Bar. If you've never been to one of our quizes before, here's a taster of what happened...

March Events!

We have several events coming up in March, we'd love to welcome you to them: A fun evening with a general knowledge quiz, snacks, prizes and a talk at half time...

Mid-week events

Our mid-week groups start back after a half-term break. We have something for everyone and would love to welcome you to something: Tea, coffee and squash, and toasted tea cakes are...

Fancy a cuppa?

This is our last week of Pop Up cafe and Baby Grows before a break for half term. Both these mid-week groups serve tea, coffee, toast and teacakes and are...

Pub Quiz This Friday!

Our January Pub Quiz is this Friday! Get a team together (or join one on the night) and test your general knowledge! 8pm at the Alhambra Bar. Edible prizes, snacks...

Hope Explored Course Starting Soon

Hope Explored is a three-session course that looks at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel. It shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the...

Coming soon!

Our mid-week Pop Up Cafe, C3 Youth and Babygrows groups start back week commencing Mon 15th January. Our staff and volunteers will be busy next week getting ready for them...

Christmas Services 2023

Over the next few weeks, our services continue as normal on a Sunday morning, 10am for coffee, 10:30am start at Westgate Primary School. We will have an extra service on Christmas...

THIS SUNDAY! Breakfast in Bethlehem

Our big Christmas service is this Sunday! A nativity from scratch on the day, crafts, Christmas food, Christmas music and games afterwards. This Sunday is for all ages and all stages...

Quiz This Friday!

A whole quiz on the subject of Christmas! Test your Christmas knowledge from the names of Santa's reindeer to Christmas number 1's. Bring a team or come along on the...

Stir Up Christmas Event

Last Friday we had a great time at our Christmas pudding making event. During the course of the event, each person made a Christmas pudding from scratch, enjoyed some festive...

Baptisms

Yesterday we baptised 8 people at church! Baptism is an outward sign of someone turning from their sins and putting their trust in Jesus. You can read more about the...

Christmas Services

As well as our special 'Breakfast in Bethlehem' Christmas service (see previous news post), over the Christmas period we have services on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. As Christians,...

Save the Date

We meet each Sunday as a church at Westgate Primary school but Sunday 17th December will be extra special Christmas service - a native from scratch on the day, crafts,...

Christmas Quiz - Date for Diary!

A whole quiz on the subject of Christmas! Test your Christmas knowledge from the names of Santa's reindeer to Christmas number 1's. Bring a team or come along on the...

Silver Service

Are you over 55 or know someone who? We're putting on an event for you! There'll be some delicious lunch, opportunity to chat and get to know new people and...

Did someone say Christmas?

It's the start of October but already the Christmas decorations are in the shops and plans are afoot for celebrating. At Church by the Bay we love Christmas and would...

Pub Quiz This Friday!

Do join us this Friday for another general knowledge quiz, drinks available from the bar, snacks on tables, edible prizes and a short talk about the Christian faith. Come along...

Happy 12th Birthday CBTB!

Yesterday marked our 12th Birthday!  We exist as a church family in Morecambe made up of ordinary people from all sorts of different backgrounds and different walks of life: young families,...

Events in the new term

Good news! All our weekly events start back up next week! We have our cafe, youth group, prayer meetings and baby and toddler group all starting back week commencing 11th...

Sunday Church over Summer

We're well into our summer sermon series in Luke's gospel account of Jesus' life. Church is on each Sunday - 10am for coffee, 10:30am start to the service. We love...

Summer Books

Good Christian books are a great way to learn more about God and how to live for Him. Whether it's a book on a specfic topic (like Extraordinary Hospitality by...

Summer Holidays

With the summer term ending, we're taking a little break from events over the summer as our staff and volunteers take a well earned rest. Things will start back up...

BBQ on Sunday

This Sunday we're having a BBQ and games after church. Come along to see what church is like - a usual Sunday starting at 10am for coffee, then church followed...

Summer BBQ

Our End of Term Special Sunday is on 16th July with church as normal followed by a BBQ and fun and games. We're inviting all the groups and clubs we're...

Pub Quiz Very Soon!

Our next Pub Quiz is on Friday 7th July, 8pm start at the Alhmabra Bar. A general knowledge quiz (hint: there is always a music round so swot up!) and...

Summer Events

We're got two summer events for you to get in your diary: Our next Pub Quiz is on Friday 7th July, 8pm start at the Alhmabra Bar. A general knowledge quiz...

Still time to sign up to Partnership Day

There's still time to sign up to the Morecambe Bay Fellowship Partnership Day on the 17th June. If you have any questions about how it works do email us at...

Youth Group Event

Our C3 Youth is having a social to kick off the new half-term tomorrow evening, with games and food. Do come and join us if you're aged between 11 and...

Pub Quiz This Friday!

We'd love to see you at our Pub Quiz this Friday! A fun general knowledge quiz with a short talk giving us some food for thought from the bible. All...

Silver Service on Monday

Silver Service back on Monday 11am to 1pm where anyone over 55 is welcome to join us for free tea, coffee, conversation, gospel food for thought and lunch. If your...

Events this term

All our weekly events are back up and running this week after the Easter Break. Click here to see what's on each week at Church by the Bay. In addition to...

Morecambe Bay Fellowship Partnership Day

Church by the Bay joins our friends from Bethany Ulverston, Capernwray Evangelical Church, Ingleton Evangelical Church, Moorlands Lancaster, Parr Street Kendal and Trinity Milnthorpe, for a day out in Keswick...

Easter Break for Regular Events

Our regular mid-week events take a short break for Easter now, recommencing the week of the 24th April. But over Easter, don't forget our special services taking place (details below)...

Breakfast in Jersusalem - THIS Sunday

This coming Sunday (2nd April) is our special Sunday Easter service, do join us for bacon rolls, crafts, Church, refreshments and games. This service is for all ages but children will...

Easter Services - Do Join us!

Easter is fast approaching, here's what's coming up at Church By The Bay to remember the death and ressurrection of Jesus: On Sunday 2nd April we have a special Sunday morning...

Next Pub Quiz Date

Our next pub quiz is on Friday 17th March, 8pm at the Alhambra Bar. All are welcome for a fun quiz and a short talk about the Christian faith. Do...

International Evening

We're really looking forward to this evening hosted by our friends from Iran and Azerbaijan! The evening starts at 5:30pm at 91 Balmoral Road, or come as soon as you can after work. This...

Pub Quiz Very Soon!

Our next Pub Quiz is very soon! Join us at the Alhambra Bar this Friday, 8pm start. The evening is free and involves a fun quiz and a short talk about the...

CAP Money Course

We're running The CAP (Christian's Against Poverty) Money Course which is a free course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple system to successfully manage your money. In just a few...

NEW Friday Friends

Friday Friends in a new event we're running for our Iranian, Kurdish and Azerbaijani friends, and their friends. Coffee, table-tennis, games, and some Bible teaching (in Farsi). All are welcome...

Starting Up Again...

Our regular term-time events start again this week. Do come along and join us! Pop-up cafe on Tuesday mornings in term time at our church building 91 Balmoral Road. Tea, coffee and squash,...

New Events at Church by the Bay!

Take a look at some events coming up at Church by the Bay... As well as our weekly term time Pop up Cafe and Baby Grows groups restarting week of 9th Jan, we've got the...

Christmas and New Year Services

Do join us on Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This meeting is at our church building, 91 Balmoral Road. 10:30am start. All welcome, bring along your family...

Christmas Carols

Not long until our traditional Christmas Carols service, with bible readings, songs and a short talk about the true message of Christmas. Includes mulled wine, mince pies and other festive...

Breakfast In Bethlehem

Breakfast in Bethlehem is coming up next Sunday! It includes Christmas carols, Christmas readings, a nativity for children to join on the day, crafts, games, tea, coffee, mulled wine and...

Christmas Quiz!

Not long until our special Christmas themed quiz in the Alhambra bar - Friday 9th Dec, starting at 8pm. Come along for a fun evening and test your knowledge of the...

Stir Up Friday!

Our Christmas women's event approaches rapidly! So far we have over 70 people coming with just a few places left. The evening is for ladies and includes making a family-sized Christmas...

Christmas Events Announced!

It may only be October but Christmas will be here before we know it! At Church by the Bay plans are already coming together for our Christmas events... Our most popular...

English Speaking Classes

This Tuesday (18th October) we are re-starting our English and Bible classes to help our Farsi-speaking friends learn English and get to know Jesus better. Everyone is welcome, whatever your...

Queen Elizabeth II's death

Many, many people will be deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II today. However, Christians grieve with great hope: we have confidence she is with her King now...

Free English classes for beginners at Church by the Bay

This Summer we are starting English and Bible classes to help our Farsi-speaking friends learn English and get to know Jesus better. Everyone is welcome, whatever your first language, and...

Hope Explored

There are few emotions more powerful than hope. But these days, hope often feels hard to come by. Where can we find a hope that won’t disappoint us? Come and join...

Summer at Church by the Bay

Over summer Church carries on! Our Sunday Church service is at Westgate Primary School, LA4 4XF. 10:00am for coffee and a 10:30am start. .  Here are some special events happening this summer to get involved with: Our weekly...

Pub Quiz is coming!

Our Pub Quiz returns this coming Friday 1st July at 8pm. Join us at the Alhambra bar opposite the Prom for a night of fun, quizzing and a short talk from the Bible. Come...

Platinum Jubilee lunch

This year marks the Plaitnum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II as the nation celebrates 70 years of her reign as Queen. Up and down the country people are planning all...

What's on - Summer at Church by the Bay

There is lots going on at Church by the Bay during this summer term. See what is going on and how you can get involved.  Our Sunday Church service is now...

Easter at Church by the Bay

Come and hear some good news of new life for you this Easter at Church by the Bay. Get in touch for more info: admin@churchbythebay.org.uk or Phone 01524 40 60 70

Happy new year! 2022 at Church by the Bay

Join us at Church by the Bay in 2022 for an exciting new year: Beat the January blues and join us for our first Pub Quiz of the year on Friday 14th...

Christmas at Church by the Bay

Join us for our Christmas events at Church by the Bay! Christmas is almost here! Why not come and join us for one of the events below as we get ready...

Christmas at Church by the Bay

Christmas is almost here! It's time to start filling your diaries with fun things, and Church by the Bay has plenty of fun Christmas activities to come along to or...

It's back! Pub Quiz returns

It's back! The Church by the Bay quiz returns, Friday Oct 1st, 8pm for a pub quiz and a short talk from the Bible. It will be in the bar area at the...

Church by the Bay has moved!

We’re delighted to announce that from Sunday 16th May 2021 we are now meeting at Westgate Primary School, LA4 4XF. Meeting together is so important. The physical gathering of church is...

Shake up!

Shake up is this Saturday! Come along for a morning fun and free event for families! There are craft, games, storytime and a bacon bun! It's at our Church building: 91...

Cafe

Cafe happens every Tuesday from 9am-11am at 91 Balmoral Road, we'd love to see you there! Pop in for 5 minutes or the full 2 hours. Tea, coffee, toast and...

Gift Day

Gift Day is this Sunday! It was fantastic to hear the plans for Church by the Bay last month at our Vision Day, and now the time has come give in...

Saturday Shake Up

Saturday Shake Up is our new monthly Saturday morning fun and free event for families! Craft, games, storytime and a bacon bun! It's at our Church building: 91 Balmoral Road,...

Quiz night

Our next quiz night is fast approaching! The quiz is shaping up nicely and promises to have that perfect middle ground of challenging yet do-able! You'll also have the great...

Christmas Carols

Come along on Sunday 15th December at 10am and Sunday 22nd December at 6pm to hear something good for a change!  Or join us any Sunday from 10am for coffee and...

Breakfast in Bethlehem

On Saturday 7th December, 9:30-11am, for 0-11s and their families, a free morning of craft, games, the Christmas story and a bacon butty to finish. 

Women's Stir Up Evening

On Friday 29th November, a fun evening making a family-sized Christmas pudding to take home and steam, with a short talk about the true meaning of Christmas, mulled wine, nibbles,...

Men's Beer and Sausage night

Our Men's night is Friday 22nd November: our 'famous' beer and sausage tasting with a taste of something even better. 8-10pm at 91 Balmoral Road, our Church building. 

Christianity Explored

Our next Christianity Explored course starts on Tuesday 17th September 7:30pm at our church building at 91 Balmoral Road. If you are interested in finding out more about Christianity, who...

Book group

Next Wednesday - 21st August - we have a book discussion group, and we're discussing "The book your pastor whishes you would read (but is too embarrassed to ask)". It's starts...

It's Summer!

The Summer holidays are in full swing which means things are a little quieter at Church by the Bay. So please use this time to rest, but why not also: Read...

Sunday Funday 3: Summer Fayre

Our third Sunday Funday is this Sunday: Sunday 21st July! And we're finishing with a bang, we're having a summer fayre!  Think tin cans, coconut shys and rubber ducks all with loads...

Quinta camp

Quinta Camp starts soon: it's Tuesday 23rd - Sunday 28th July. We're sending 3 leaders and 1 member. It promises to be great fun with loads of Bible teaching to...

The world we all want

We all dream of a better world - a world of security, plenty and friendship. God promises such a world, and the Bible is the story of what God has done...

Church Family Weekend

We do hope you're super excited for Church Family Weekend. Just 4 days away! Remember it all kicks off at 5:30pm a week this Friday at 91 with food and...

Sunday Funday 2: Crafts

Our second Sunday Funday of 2019 is fast approaching. We'd love to see you on 16th June at 2pm at 91 Balmoral Road and West End Primary for afternoon tea,...

Dads group this Saturday!

We've got another dads group this Saturday and this month we're all going on a summer holiday - it's a beach theme! We'd love to see you, any man with...

Dads group this Saturday!

Dads group is on this Saturday at 9am at 91 Balmoral Road. Whether you've been before or not we'd love to see you there if you are a Dad, step-dad,...

Sunday Fundays

We've loved Sunday Funday so much over the past few years that we're going even bigger this year! We're going to have 3 Sunday Fundays! And the first one is happening...

Christianity Explored

Come and hear about how Jesus could be the best news for you. And bring your questions! We're starting a course on Tuesday 7th May at 7:30pm at 91 Balmoral...

Cafe

Cafe has restarted! Join us again on Tuesdays from 9am-11am at 91 Balmoral Road.

Meats of the World

Men, come and try exotic meats from 5 different continents (as well as some more normal ones). 8pm, Friday 5th May at 91 Balmoral Road.

Easter Sunday

Join us on Sunday 21st April at West End Primary from 10am for Church for all ages with an egg hunt and crafts for kids, hot cross buns for everyone,...

Good Friday

We're meeting on Friday 19th at 10:30am at 91 Balmoral Road for a more formal time together to celebrate Jesus' death. We will follow this with a bring your own...

Breakfast in Jerusalem

An exciting morning for 0-11s and their families.

There is craft, games, the Easter story and a bacon butty to finish.

It's at 91 Balmoral Road at 9:30am on Saturday 6th April.

Girls night in: Chocolate night!

Come and join us for a fun evening of yummy treats, a short talk on joy and make some truffles to take home.

Church family lunch

This Sunday following the main meeting at West End Primary School, we'll all be going over to 91 Balmoral Road to have lunch together. It promises to be super tasty...

Dads group this Saturday!

Dads group is on again on Saturday 12th! It would be great to see you there if you're a Dad, Grandad, Step-dad or even Great-Grandad! And don't forget to bring...

Women: Hope for the suffering world

This Friday our women in church are coming together for a night called: Hope for our suffering world. It's going help them to know what to say when it seems...

C3 Central: next Wednesday.

We're having our first C3 central of the year at Church by the Bay. Do join us at 91 Balmoral Road at 7:45pm on Wednesday 27th February. Our topic will be...

It's Half Term!

Schools in the area are having half term at the moment, which means we at Church by the Bay are having a quieter week, with no Connect, Pop-up Cafe, Football...

Quiz night this Friday!

It's fast approaching - the quiz night is this Friday, 8pm at the Exchange on Regent Road. Come along - whether you have team or not! It promises to be...

Pop-up café restarting!

Pop-up Cafe restarts tomorrow! Pop-in to 91 Balmoral Road from any time between 8:45-11:00am on any Tuesday to pick up a tea or coffee. More information here

Dads group

Dads group is on again on Saturday 12th! It would be great to see you there if you're a Dad, Grandad, Step-dad or even Great-Grandad! And don't forget to bring...

Pub Quiz

Happy New Year! Sorry to burst your bubble but... Monday 21st  is Blue Monday - officially the saddest day of the year. So come Church by the Bay's annual pub quiz to...

Christmas Holidays

On both Christmas Day and Sunday 30th December we will be meeting at our church building at 91 Balmoral Road, LA3 1SS Both of these meetings will start at 10:30am, with...

Carols!

Carols are coming! This Sunday (16th December) is Family Carols in the morning! Come along at 10am for a 10:30am start. We'll have a nativity for the children to do during...

Christianity Explored

Our next Christianity Explored course starts on Sunday November 18th 12:30-1:15 after Church with childcare. Join us to meet Jesus in the pages of Mark’s gospel and see why he...

Breakfast in Bethlehem

You are invited to a free morning of craft, games and the Christmas story with a bacon butty to finish!It's Saturday 8th Dec 9:30-11:00am, for 0-11s and their families. Let...

Stir Up Friday

On the 30th November at 8pm we are inviting you to an evening of Christmas pudding fun! It will include making a family-sized Christmas pudding to take home and steam,...

Curry Challenge!

Men, test your tastebuds and your wits at Church by the Bay’s Curry Challenge and hear about something even better than a good curry. It's Friday 23rd November 8pm at our church...

Reformation Day talks are online!

If you weren't able to make the Reformation Day talks they are now available online here.  We had a great time hearing about why church is SO important and why it's...

Dads group

Dads group is on agian this Saturday! It would be great to see you there if you're a Dad, Grandad, Step-dad or even Great-Grandad! And don't forget to bring your...

Pop-up café restarting!

Pop-up Cafe restarts tomorrow! Pop-in to 91 Balmoral Road from any time between 8:45-11:00am on any Tuesday to pick up a tea or coffee. More information here

Dads group

Dads group is on agian this Saturday! It would be great to see you there if you're a Dad, Grandad, Step-dad or even Great-Grandad! And don't forget to bring your...

Reformation Day Central

Reformation Day Party!

Church Family Lunch

It's a church family lunch this Sunday, everyone is really welcome, it's absolutely free and there is no need to bring anything! Just stay behind straight after church in the...

Football

Football starts up again for the term this evening, whether you have "mad skills" or not, you'd be welcome to come join at Heysham Mossgate Community & Sports Facilities. 

Pop-up café restarting!

Pop-up café is starting back up again for the term, come and pay us a visit! Pop-in to 91 Balmoral Road from any time between 8:45-11:00am on any Tuesday to...

Summer Bible Teaching

Who is Jesus and why does He matter today? This summer at Church by the Bay we're digging into Mark's gospel - one of the accounts of Jesus' life, death...

Church Family Weekend

Friday April 13 – Sunday April 15 This is for everyone at Church by the Bay – a chance to spend time together, eat together, and hear God’s Word together. Peter...

Breakfast in Jerusalem

A free morning of Easter crafts, games, story, a bacon bun and a taste of the real Easter for under 11s and their families. Why not come and hear some...

Easter Sunday

Sunday 1st April, from 10am - everyone welcome! A Church service for all ages with an egg hunt for kids, hot cross buns for everyone, and a talk on the true...

Spring Term Bible Teaching

What does it mean to live as a Christian as we look forward to Jesus' return?1 Peter was written for Christians in a very similar situation today - where being...

Pub Quiz

Something to look forward to in this bleak January: Church by the Bay's annual pub quiz to beat those January blues! Join us and bring friends at 8pm on Friday...

Christianity Explored

Starts Monday 22nd January 2018: Three groups - adults / young people / children Christianity Explored is an opportunity to do just what the name implies: explore Christianity. Over five weeks,...

Christmas services 2017

Our Christmas services at our Church building: 91 Balmoral Road Saturday 23rd December 6pm LOVE Sunday 24th December 10:30am: JOY Monday 25th December 10:30am: HOPE Sunday 31st December 10:30am: Guest Speaker - Joel...

Christmas carols at Church by the Bay

Breakfast in Bethlehem

Saturday 9th December for 0 - 11 yearolds and their families. A free morning of craft, games, the Christmas story and a bacon butty to finish. 9:30am - 11:00am at 91 Balmoral Road, LA3...

Stir Up 2017

Ladies, come and make your own family-sized Christmas pudding to take home! The evening includes making a Christmas pudding, sampling the pudding, mulled wine, nibbles, coffee and mince pies. There...

Beer and Sausage Tasting

An evening for men with a taste of the real meaning of Christmas

Friday 24th November 2017
8pm
91 Balmoral Road

Let us know you're coming!

Soli Deo Gloria II

Why the Reformation? In our previous post, we thought about why we should take Church history seriously.In this post we consider why we should celebrate the Reformation - something that...

Soli Deo Gloria

On 31st October 2017, Churches across the world will be celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Reformation began in earnest, in Germany in 1517 when a man called...

Dads group

Men bring your under 11s to Church by the Bay's dads group for some fun and a bacon bun every second Saturday of the month.

For more information, get in touch!

Pop up cafe

Church by the Bay's Tuesday termtime pop up cafe 9-11am for all our neighbours and anyone passing by our building! With free tea, coffee, toasted teacakes, and storytime for kids. Come along...

1 Samuel: the throne

God's plan for His people is a King. The book of Samuel (in two parts in our Bibles due to the length of the scrolls) teaches us about God's King,...

Summer 2017 Update

In this summer 2017 update: Interview with Caro Highlights of the year June 2016-2017 Highlights of Sunday Funday 18th June 2017 Highlights of the Church weekend 23rd - 25th June 2017 We thank God for...

Amos: Prepare to Meet your God

What's the future got in store? What will it be like to meet God? In Amos, we find a complacent people, worshipping God in ways he had forbidden, and instead of...

Interview with Caro

Have a listen to how Jesus found Caro...

Summer BBQ

On Sunday 16th July everyone is welcome to a free BBQ at our Church building: 91 Balmoral Road. From 12:30 onwards. With games for kids. Join us for Church first 10:00...

Sunday Funday 2017

We had an excellent Sunday Funday...Here are some of the pics:

Sunday funday video from Gerry Straker on Vimeo.

2016-2017 Review

AGM 2017 from Gerry Straker on Vimeo.

Here's some pictures from our Church year 2016-2017. We thank God for His work among us!

Church Weekend

We welcome Paul Baxendale, pastor of Parr Street, Kendal to our Church weekend, preaching on John chapters 3 and 4.

Talks will be online here!

Sunday Funday

Join us for our Sunday Funday! 2pm-4pm on Sunday 18th June at West End Primary. We've lots of things to enjoy including: Hot dogs Ice cream Tea and cake Bouncy castles Sports Crafts Kids talk Find out a bit about...

James

What are the struggles God's people face today? What are the pressure points? In James, we find that the ancient problem there is just the same for us: worldliness. Less obvious,...

Sorrow turned into joy

The world seems unbeatable, almost invincible, and Christians can find themselves wondering: where is God? In Esther we find a book in the Bible that deliberately does not mention God....

Anxiety Support

Many people struggle in different ways with mental health. At Church by the Bay, we want to acknowledge the reality of people's struggles and for people to know they are...

New talk series

Today, there are many voices today amongst churches and Christians offering us the next step, or the next new thing, or a new theology - something better than what we...

The World We All Want

The World We All Want is a 5 week course that gives you the chance to see for yourself that the Bible has good news for you. The course takes a...

Acts: To the end of the earth

We kick off January as we mean to carry on, with a new series on Acts. Acts is about speaking the good news of Jesus Christ to the end of...

Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Come along on Christmas Day and New Year's Day to thank God for the gift of Jesus Christ and to begin 2017 as you mean to carry on: with Jesus...

Breakfast in Bethlehem

Saturday 10th December for 3-11 yearolds and their families. A free morning of craft, games, the Christmas story and a bacon butty to finish. 10am - 11:30am at our new building:...

Christmas carols at Church by the Bay

Men's Beer and Sausage Tasting

A beer and sausage tasting evening for men, with a taste of the real meaning of Christmas. Saturday 3rd December 8pm, at 91 Balmoral Road. It promises to be a...

Stir Up

Ladies, come and make your own family-sized Christmas pudding to take home! The evening includes making a Christmas pudding, sampling the pudding, mulled wine, nibbles, coffee and mince pies. There...

Matthew 26-28

In Matthew 21-25 we saw Jesus arrive in Jerusalem, to his people in his city and his temple. We saw Jesus judged and rejected, and we saw Jesus judges them for...

BIG Questions

Thursday 27th October 8pm at the Exchange (29 Regent Road). Come join us for a drink and listen to what the Bible has to say about the big questions of life,...

Youth work

At Church by the Bay our four youthwork principles are: 1. Parental responsibility The Bible gives the responsibility of bringing children up in the faith to parents. Where parents are Christians,...

Anxiety Support

Many people struggle in different ways with mental health. At Church by the Bay, we want to acknowledge the reality of people's struggles and for people to know they are...

Membership

The Bible teaches that local church is what God is doing in the world, and we're thrilled to have a growing family of people committed to gospel partnership here in...

Building Church

What is God doing in this world? The surprising answer is: Church! Not a building Not a denomination Not a meeting But God’s people. In the book of Ephesians, Church is: Christ’s body for...

Summer book: A foot in two worlds

  Our book of the term: A Foot in Both Worlds by John Chapman. The author writes: I have been a Christian for 60 years. That's a long time to give something a...

2 Peter: how to receive a rich welcome

What does Peter, one of Jesus' best friends want to tell Christians, just before he dies? What is most important to him to tell the Church?What does he want Christians...

Building God's House

Summer 2016 sees us hear God speak from the book of Exodus chapters 25-40. In the first fifteen chapters - the famous bit of Exodus - we saw God's great rescue...

Big Questions

Tuesday 5th July 8pm at the Exchange (29 Regent Road). Come join us for a drink and listen to what the Bible has to say about the big questions of...

The year in numbers

We put together this video for our annual meeting, to thank God for His work among us. Of course it's not the whole story of church life... There's a whole load...

Sunday Funday

Join us for our Sunday Funday! 2pm-4:30pm on Sunday 26th June here at West End Primary. We've lots of things to enjoy including: Hot dogs Ice cream Tea and cake Bouncy castles Sports Crafts Find out a bit about Church by...

Beach BBQ

Join us on Saturday 18th June for a barbecue on the beach! All are welcome, so bring your friends and family for some good grub with a good view! Everything is free, we'd...

Picnic in the Park

On Sunday 15th May it's our Summer Picnic at Happy Mount Park.Bring sunscreen and sunglasses to enjoy the sunshine (hopefully!). 12:30pm onwards. And, don't worry, if it's raining - we've got a wet weather plan! Contact...

Appointment with God

Summer 2016 sees us hear God speak from the book of Exodus chapters 16-24. In the first fifteen chapters we saw God's great rescue of his people - but the...

Children at Church by the Bay

This term our children have been following the sermon series in Exodus and the Psalms  - the week after the adults and the young people. Here's a taste of the...

The Real Easter

What really happened 2000 years ago?Why does it matter today? Join us on Easter Sunday March 27th for a very special service: From 10am Easter crafts for kids and refreshments for everyone Easter Sunday...

The Great Escape

Spring 2016 sees us hear God speak from the book of Exodus - God's great rescue of his people. We'll be hearing the first 15 chapters - the story of...

Christians Against Poverty

Church by the Bay are runnning a Christians Against Poverty money course, starting 7pm, Thursday 7th January, at Galloway's (91 Balmoral Road, LA3 1SS). This is a three week course that...

Membership

The Bible teaches that local church is what God is doing in the world, and we're thrilled to have a growing family of people committed to gospel partnership here in...

Pub Quiz

Invite friends and join us at 8pm on Friday January 29th at the Clarendon (corner of Marine Road West and Albert Road) for a Pub Quiz and a short talk...

Football

Church by the Bay men play footy on Tuesday evenings 8pm at the Globe (not Morecambe's actual stadium - yet - the pitches round the back). Plenty of parking. Cost...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! This Christmas we had a great time hearing the good news of the baby Jesus, God with us born to save us from our sins and born...

Christianity Explored

One Life. What's it all about? Christianity Explored is an opportunity to do just that: explore Christianity. Watch the trailer...Over 6 weeks, it's a great opportunity to see how Jesus' life...

Women's Meeting

At Church by the Bay we want to see "Women in Christ, speaking Christ to our hearts, our church and our neighbours." This is so important to the life of...

Church Family Lunch

  The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as different people sometimes meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

12 Dates of Christmas

12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS The Church by the Bay 12 dates of Christmas are here. 12 (or so) events where we gear up for Christmas and our carol services. The events in...

Men's Curry Night

Men's Curry Night: Friday 18th December

At Babar Elephant 8pm. Let Gerry know if you can come.

A taste of Christmas

A Taste of Christmas is one of our 12 dates of Christmas. Find out the best Christmas foods for your Christmas and help choose the refreshments at our carol services! Thursday 10th...

Little Stars

Wednesday 9th December CHildren's Craft morning with games. storytime and food. 10.00am - 11.30am at the Strakers' (Note the change of venue). Get in touch for more information.   This is one of our 12...

Matthew 21-25

In Matthew 16-20 Jesus set out for Jerusalem, and taught His disciples about what He would do there as King, and who would be in His Kingdom.Now in Matthew 21,...

Christmas Carols

Stir Up Saturday

  Ladies, come and make your own family-sized Christmas pudding to take home! The evening includes making a Christmas pudding, sampling the pudding, mulled wine, nibbles, coffee and mince pies. There will be a short...

Matthew 16 - 20 Jerusalem

In Matthew 11 - 16 we saw people were making all sorts of decisions about Jesus - but actually He was making decisions about them. Now,  Jesus sets out for Jerusalem,...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as different people sometimes meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

Membership Meetings

We believe that local church is what God is doing in the world, and we're thrilled to have a growing family of people committed to gospel partnership here in Morecambe!...

Gift Day

We don't often talk about giving at Church by the Bay, but our annual Gift Day on October 11th 2015 is an opportunity for church members to encourage one another...

Men's Meeting

"And the things you have heard me say...entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Jesus Christ."...

Building Church

What is God doing in this world? The surprising answer is: Church! Not a building Not a denomination Not a meeting But God’s people. In the book of Ephesians, Church is: Christ’s body for...

Christians Against Poverty

Church by the Bay are runnning a Christians Against Poverty money course, starting 7pm, Thursday 17th September, at Galloway's (91 Balmoral Road, LA3 1SS). This is a three week course that...

One Forever

Our book of the term: One Forever by Rory Shiner. A gem of a book, it explores the vital teaching of the New Testament that believers are 'in Christ', what...

2 Timothy

What should a church leader be like? What should his priorities be? What should a Church be looking for in a leader? What kind of leaders should a Church be...

A year in numbers

This is the presentation we showed at our annual Church meeting. As you can imagine, there have been downs as well as ups, and the whole of church life can’t...

Sunday Funday

Join us for our Sunday Funday! 2pm-4:30pm on Sunday 19th July    here at West End Primary. We've lots of things to enjoy including: Hot dogs Ice cream Tea and cake Bouncy castles Sports Crafts Find out a bit...

God's Promised King

God promises a king who will rule his people Israel, but his people don't want to be ruled and try to kill him. But God uses their wicked plans for the...

Church Family Weekend 2015

This will be our third Moorlands and Church by the Bay joint church family weekend together. It will be a great time to get to know each other better, to encourage each other...

Teddy Bears' Picnic

This Sunday - 10th May - is our Teddy Bears' Picnic at Happy Mount Park.Bring little ones, a picnic and their teddies. 4pm - 6pm. Meet by the Crazy Golf. And,...

Summer Bible preaching at Church by the Bay

This Summer, we'll be looking at the story of Isaac in Genesis 25-35 - God's promised son. We'll be seeing how God passes his promises on and keeps his promises...

Behold your King!

This Easter, we've been exploring John's account of what happened on those crucial days, two thousand years ago that changed the world. We've seen the night Jesus was betrayed, his trials,...

Women's Meetings

At Church by the Bay we want to see "Women in Christ, speaking Christ to our hearts, our church and our neighbours." This is so important to the life of...

Easter Sunday at Church by the Bay

Sunday 5th April 10am - 12 noon Everyone is really welcome to our all age Easter Eggstravagansa! 10am Easter crafts and mini eggs 10:30 Easter Sunday all age Church service with a talk on...

Men's Meetings

"And the things you have heard me say...entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Jesus Christ."...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as different people sometimes meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

Parenting Training

For those with children, parenting is our most important job, and we find it really difficult! It is a God-given privilege and delight and yet the hardest thing of all....

Bible talks in Malachi

God's people then and now charge God with not loving them and with not doing His job properly. But in Malachi, God turns the tables, and charges His people with not...

Music Practice

At Church by the Bay we believe music is an important part of our Sunday meetings. Colossians 3:16 says, "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you...

Training at Church by the Bay

Training is one of our three 'distinctives' at Church by the Bay. We think it's really important to remember first, why we do what we do: to serve Jesus and help the...

Sunday talks in Matthew

Our Winter continues series in Matthew's gospel. People are making decisions about Jesus, but at the same time Jesus is making decisions about them. Come and meet the King and hear...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as people meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

Christmas 2014

This Christmas at Church by the Bay, join us for two carol services: ALL AGE CAROL SERVICE10am Sunday 21st DecemberWest End Primary School, LA3 1BWWith nativity craft and Christmas refreshements TRADITIONAL CAROL...

The World We All Want

The World We All Want is a 5 week course that gives you the chance to see for yourself what the Bible is all about, with no singing, praying or pressure....

Gift Day

We don't often talk about giving at Church by the Bay, but our annual Gift Day on November 9th is an opportunity for church members to encourage one another in...

Membership Meetings

We believe that local church is what God is doing in the world, and we're thrilled to have a growing family of people committed to gospel partnership here in Morecambe!...

3rd Birthday

Celebrate with us what God has done at Church by the Bay over the last three years!

Party Invitation

Church by the Bay is three years old! And you are invited to the birthday party! Date: Sunday 14th SeptemberTime: 10 for 10:30amPlace: West End Primary Church with a birthday theme. Come and hear...

Building Church

Jesus says 'I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it'. Jesus is building His Church; Church is what God is doing in this world; and...

Ruth: A Royal Welcome

Our summer series by our in-house preaching team is in the book of Ruth. We'll see the royal welcome Ruth gives to the Lord, the royal welcome Boaz gives to...

Prayer

Our talks in August this summer are all about prayer. There is loads of confusion, wrong thinking and guilt about this massively important topic.Over four weeks we're going to see...

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Last week some of our little ones enjoyed a Teddy Bears' Picnic in the park! Have a look at the video.

The Quest for Contentment

Paul said "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do...

What's your goal

What's your goal? What's your life's purpose? What are you striving for? Will your goal count? What happens if your career doesn't go as planned? If your relationship breaks down? If ill...

Church Family Weekend

This will be our second Moorlands and Church by the Bay joint church family weekend together. It will be a great time to get to know each other better, to encourage each other...

Book Group

This summer our church family will be reading True Friendship by Vaughan Roberts. In a culture of independence and self-sufficiency, we need to rediscover God's intentions for relationship--with our Creator...

Philippians: Real Joy

At Church by the Bay, our summer series is in the book of Philippians. It’s a book about joy, humility, unity, contentment, the future, and of course the gospel. We’re...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as people meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

Romans: Faith Alone

After Easter, we welcome speakers from our sending church in Lancaster: Moorlands. Andy Blain and Nathan Weston are coming over to speak on the book of Romans - and how we...

Psalm 105: Official Film Trailer Released

Announcing the release of the official film trailer, Psalm 105! Psalm 105 shows God at work to call a people to obey Him and belong to Him.  Our Sunday school class...

Guidance & God's Will

What is God's will for the world?    What is God's will for my life?      What does God want me to do?    How do I find out...

Sacrifice

Our book we've chosen for Spring 2014 is called 'Sacrifice' by Simon Guillebaud - we think it's going to be really useful. A written sermon on Romans 12:1 challenging Christians to...

Psalms 104-105 The LORD's Work

What kind of God is the God of the Bible? What kind of control does he have over the earth? Over our lives? How does he use his power? Our next...

Habakkuk: How Long O Lord?

This Spring we're looking at the book of Habakkuk and asking the question: How long O Lord? As we see the mess His Church is in, and how powerful the...

Men's Meetings

"And the things you have heard me say...entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Jesus Christ."...

Evangelism Training

As Christians, God wants us to help more people hear the good news about Jesus Christ (sometimes called evangelism).More often than not, we find we need help to do what...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as people meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

John 1-2 God on earth

This winter we're looking at John chapters 1-2 and we're going to meet God on earth, the light shining in the darkness, the Word become flesh, who brings us grace...

Christmas at Church by the Bay

Everyone is welcome to join us - whatever your background, whatever your beliefs - for our Christmas services. We'd love to see you. 15th December 6pm Traditional Christmas CarolsFollowed by mulled...

Matthew 8-10 Follow Me!

This Autumn, on Sunday mornings we'll be looking at Matthew 8-10. In a world that so often gets Jesus all wrong, and where people are confused over what it means to...

Baptism

We are looking forward to baptising on the beach on Sunday 6th October! Baptism in water, is given to us by God to bring people into the Church. It's 12:45, straight after...

Training at Church by the Bay

Training is one of our four 'distinctives' at Church by the Bay. We think it's really important to remember first, why we do what we do: to serve Jesus and help...

Jude: Fight for the Faith

In November on Sunday mornings we'll be hearing Jude urge his readers to fight for the faith that was 'once and for all delivered to the saints' because the good...

Genesis 12-25 Bright Hope for Tomorrow

In Genesis 4-11  - the descent of man - we saw the continued rejection of God and His Word. Every inclination of people's hearts is only evil all the time...

New Bible talk series

The brand new church in Thessalonica set up by Paul was suffering both persecution and false teaching. This was causing them deep concern. Was Christianity all it was cracked up...

Mark's Gospel Audio Recording

Church by the Bay have put together an audio recording of Mark’s gospel. Mark’s gospel answers two important questions: Chapters 1-8             Who is Jesus? Chapters 9-16           Why did Jesus come? But Mark is...

Handle with Care

The Bible is clear. The trouble is, we are not clear. And that means we need to handle the Bible with care. The Apostle Paul, one of the first Christians wrote to...

Genesis 4-11 The Descent of Man

Over summer at Church by the Bay we're going to carry on hearing God speak to us from the book of Genesis. These ancient chapters help us to understand our world...

Church by the Bay welcome video

What is Church by the Bay all about?

The good news from 1 Corinthians 15

In our recent 1 Corinthians series, we saw Paul's helpful summary of the good news about Jesus Christ in 1 Corinthians 15. We thought it would be useful to try...

Moorlands Month

April is Moorlands month at Church by the Bay! Joe Standerwick, Danny Rurlander, Alex Yare and Chris Haley are coming over from our sending church Moorlands to preach God’s Word...

Easter Eggstravaganza

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Prayer

Here's the Puritan prayer from the book Valley of Vision, (slightly amended) that we used on Sunday 24th March in response to the sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:35-49.   Son of God...

1 Corinthians Easter Sunday morning talk series

Why is Jesus' resurrection important? What happens after death for Christians? Where do we go?This Easter we will be looking at 1 Corinthians 15 and seeing why Jesus' resurrection from the...

1 Book, 1 Story, 1 Hero

The Bible is one book, with one story, and one hero. And that hero ain't you. From Creation to New Creation we've sketched out the history of the whole world and...

Genesis Sermon Series

In our Spring Sunday morning talk series, we're going back to the Spring of the world, the dawn of time when God created the heavens and the earth by His...

Sunday morning Bible talks in January

Christians are on the margins of our society today. Sometimes mocked. Largely ignored. We're outsiders. We're not at home here. On Sunday mornings  (January 6th and 13th) we're going to...

Toddle Through Christmas 2012

See the fun we had at Toddle through Christmas 2012!

Morecambe Library Display

Q. How many Kings are there in the nativity? That's the theme of our library display that the children at Church by the Bay have helped to create. If you can't pop...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as different people sometimes meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

Christmas at Church by the Bay

  Is there room for Christ in your Christmas?The angel said "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." (Luke...

Toddle Through Christmas

Join us at Church by the Bay for a fun filled Christmas celebration for 0-5s and their parents. Saturday 15th December 2012, 3.30pm-5pmGalloway’s Centre, 91 Balmoral Road, LA3 1SS There will be...

Stir Up Tuesday

Come and make your own family-sized Christmas Pudding to take home (and steam)! Date: Tuesday 27th NovemberTime: 8pmPlace: More Music,  13-17 Devonshire Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QT It costs £5 which includes all ingredients and a...

Church Family Weekend 2012

Church by the Bay met up with Moorlands Church, Lancaster, for a brilliant Church Family weekend. You can't catch up on the conversations, the personal encouragements, the singing, the fun....

Church Family Weekend

Our first church weekend is on 20th - 21st October 2012. It is a joint weekend with Moorlands, our sending church. On the Saturday, we join them on their side of...

Beer and Sausage Tasting

The Church men are inviting their mates to a beer and sausage tasting evening, with a short talk on how Jesus brings the good times. Friday 26th October 8pm, at...

Christianity Explored

One Life. What's it all about? Christianity Explored is an opportunity to do just that: explore Christianity. Watch the trailer...Over 5 weeks, it's a great opportunity to see how Jesus' life...

Book for Autumn

Our Church Family is going through suffering at the moment. Suffering is always difficult to deal with. 'Why is there so much suffering' is always a question that people ask...

Time to Move

Church by the Bay have outgrown their home, and so we are moving! We are now meeting at West End Primary school, Chatsworth Road, LA3 1BW.You'll find a warm welcome, and...

Chris and Alison's Wedding

Saturday 22nd September, 10:30am at Christ Church, Broadway, LA4 5BJ.

Celebrate their public promises before God to be a picture of Christ and the church!

Autumn Bible talks

This Autumn we will be hearing the King's Speech as we listen to Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount. First we'll see the speech preparation in chapters 3 and 4...

Autumn Small Groups

Christians are on the margins of our society today. Sometimes mocked. Largely ignored. We're outsiders. We're not at home here. 1 Peter was written to Christians in a similar situation,...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as different people sometimes meeting up during the week in various homes, every now and...

Summer at Church by the Bay

Summer provides a great opportunity to take life at a different pace, and prepare for another year of serving God. Here's four things that the elders are encouraging the church family...

Toddle on the beach photos

We had a great time on the beach on Saturday. We are thanking God for good weather and a good turnout. The children heard and saw Jesus' story from Matthew...

1 Thessalonians: The Genuine Article

  Our current sermon series is the book of 1 Thessalonians. The Christians in Thessalonica were a new struggling church, feeling alone and facing persecution. How do they know that they...

Jonah: God's Big Salvation

The book of Jonah is full of big things: a big storm, a big fish, a big vomit, a big city, big repentance, big anger, big heat, big wind, big...

What on earth is the church?

Why do Christians bother getting out of bed on a Sunday? Why do we encourage each other to come? And what about if I feel like doing something else on...

Toddle on the beach

Toddle on the beach is our fun-packed sports themed summer event for 0-5s and their parents. It's on Saturday 7th July at 3pm-4.30pm. There will be games, songs, story time,...

Church Family Lunch

On Sunday 24th June, we meet together as usual to hear God's Word  in our local church. But afterwards, we are invited to join our partner church Moorlands for a...

What every pastor would like his Church Family to read

Last Sunday at Church by the Bay we heard that we are to meet together regularly and we do that to hear God speaking in His Word. Ordinary preachers speak ordinary words...

Church by the Bay in the sunshine (yes we did have a week of it here)

Prior to the cold damp Jubilee lunch, we had a sunnier occasion when we shared lunch on the beach.

Lovely Jubilee despite the weather!

On Sunday 3rd June, it was great to share lunch with the Church family on the Prom, and introduce passers-by to Church by the Bay. We gave out Church by the...

Everyday Church

As a new Church, we are thinking about what it means to live as Church. During our Sunday meetings we are seeing what God says Church is and what God...

Bible Reading Plan 2013

This year at Church by the Bay, many of the church family have started a new Bible reading plan. The whole Bible is God's Word and we are committed to listening...

Lovely Jubilee

On Sunday June 3rd, Church by the Bay join Morecambe's record breaking attempt for the longest street party in the world! We'll be on the Prom after the church meeting from...

what on earth is the church?

Why do Christians bother getting out of bed on a Sunday? Why do we encourage each other to come? And what about if I feel like doing something else on...

One life: what's it all about?

We're on this earth for such a short time. What's our purpose? What are we here for? Why do we die? At Christianity Explored, we find out about Jesus' life and...

Toddle through Easter

We had a great time a couple of weeks ago at our Easter event for children, Toddle Through Easter. Here's what we got up to:

The Lone Prophet

Into a ruined kingdom, destroyed by idolatry, comes Elijah, a lone prophet calling people to turn back to the one true God.Tying in with our midweek series in 1 Kings,...

Church Family Lunch

The early church met regularly to eat together, and we like to do the same. As well as different people sometimes meeting up during the week in various homes, every...

Moorlands month

As part of our ongoing partnership, Danny Rurlander, pastor of Moorlands will be speaking on Revelation 6:1-11 this coming Sunday. We're really looking forward to welcoming him and his family this...

We all like sheep have gone astray, depicted in our library display

We are very grateful to Morecambe library for letting us put up an Easter display. It's themed on Isaiah 53:6 - lots of sheep who have gone astray.

The Real Easter

Join us on Easter Sunday as we see why Jesus' resurrection offers us a great and certain future in this world of disappointment...       For more information on our Toddler event click...

Toddle through Easter

Toddle through Easter is our fun-packed taste of the Real Easter for 0-5s and their parents. It's on Sunday 1st April at 3pm, at Galloway's, 91 Balmoral Road. There will...

How to read the Old Testament

Our Real Food group had a great time last week seeing how the Old Testament is first understood as fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Luke 24:44-45). We saw that we are very...

What happens at Church by the Bay?

Ever wondered what happens at Church by the Bay? Have a look at this little video to get a flavour of what goes on. And then why not come and...

Church Family Lunch

Our next Church Family lunch, is on Sunday 11th March from 12:00 onwards. A chance to enjoy some good food and to get to know each other better. We'll be having...

One Sunday last October...

See what happened one Sunday last October, and praise God with us!

Catch up on the Royal Story

Our two sessions preparing for 1 Kings, have now been summarised for those who missed it, or those who were there but would like a quick review. See how 1...

The Royal Story II

Church by the Bay got ready for the midweek Real Food series in 1 Kings, last Wednesday, with the second instalment of the Royal Story - seeing how 1 Kings gets...

The Royal Story I

Last Wednesday saw our midweek Real Food groups get together to look at the royal story - how the Bible gets ready for the book of 1 Kings. Listen to the...

Christianity Explored

  Got questions about the meaning of life? Ever wondered why we are here? Or maybe you're no longer satisfied with what you've been told by others and want to find...

Christmas Family Services

Come and join us this Christmas at Church by the Bay to hear the first Christmas story. 18th December: Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus, Immanuel 25th December: Matthew 2:1-12   The King of...

Christmas at Church by the Bay

Come and join us this Christmas at Church by the Bay to hear the first Christmas story we would love to see you... On Sunday 4th December we have our Toddle Through...

Christmas Card Making Evening

Tuesday 6th December 8-10pm Come and join us as we make Christmas cards, listen to Christmas music, eat Christmas nibbles and listen to one woman explain why Christmas is so important to her. All materials are...

Men's Pub Trip

Friday 9th December 8.30pm

Venue TBC

A chance for Church by the Bay men to get together and chat before Christmas and invite their friends.

For more details: info@churchbythebay.org.uk

Toddle Through Christmas

For more details: info@churchbythebay.org.uk

Week 10 at Church by the Bay

We are on week 10 at Church by the Bay. A good chance to remind ourselves of what a church should be doing... In Acts chapter 2, Peter, one of Jesus'...

Church by the Bay Youth Group

On Fridays we have our youth group. 5:30pm-7:00pm at Andrew and Bethany's.The Bible teaching series is called Don't Waste your life. There's snacks and time to chill too. For more details...

Prayer Tea

Prayer is really important at Church by the Bay. Prayer is simply talking to God our Father in heaven. On Sunday 6th November, the whole Church family - babies and children too...

Music Training

At Church by the Bay we love singing to thank God for what He's done for us, and to encourage each other.On Wednesday 2nd November we'll be having a training...

Happy Reformation Day!

What is Reformation Day? Reformation Day is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the rediscovery of the Bible's teaching and the good news of Jesus Christ that happened in the 16th century....

Something to celebrate?

At Church by the Bay, we’ve been seeing in Mark’s gospel just how grim evil is. In chapter 5, we've seen a man who had a 'legion' of evil spirits...

Men's sausage and beer tasting

A chance for men to put the taste buds to the test and to hear a short talk on why Jesus is all about feasting. Friday 4th November 8pm at Jon...

SOUND

SOUND is on Saturday 5th November and is for young people aged 14-18 across the North West. The day provides young people with challenging teaching and opportunities to ask questions. Many young people...

Young People's Fireworks Night

Our young people (11-18) are invited to join Moorlands' firework night on Wednesday 2nd November 6pm-8pm at Halton Green West. There will be fireworks, sparklers, a massive bonfire, yummy food, great...

This week at Church by the Bay

Join us for Colossians 1:24-2:7 at Real Food on Wednesday evening or Friday for Mums.

And it's our final World We All Want on Thursday 20th Oct - at the Strakers'.

Early Morning Prayer Meeting

We're starting a monthly early morning prayer meeting this coming Monday (17th October) at 7am Monday at the Strakers'. Breakfast is provided. We'll finish at about 7:45am. If you need to...

World We All Want: Venue Change

The World We All Want on Thursday 13th October will now take place at the Strakers' house. For directions, please contact Gerry: info@churchbythebay.org.uk

Church Family Lunch

This Sunday, October 9th, after church is our first Church Family lunch, from 12:00 onwards. A chance to enjoy some good food and to get to know each other better. We'll...

Baptism Testimonies

It was a wonderful privilege to have our first Baptisms last Sunday - a picture of what Jesus Christ has done in washing away sins and bringing his people into...

Prayer Tea

On Sunday 2nd October, we’ll be meeting 4pm-6pm to pray for the work of our new church and to pray for gospel work more widely. This meeting is for the...

Baptisms

On Sunday 2^nd October we will be baptising some new Christians in the sea at 3pm. More details coming soon.

Real Food

Real Food has started with a chance to get to know each other. Next week, we begin looking at the book of Colossians in the New Testament together, to see...