Saturday 24 January 2026 – Special Guest Amy Hughes
Join us on Saturday, January 24th, for a ‘Come Closer’ morning with guest speaker Amy Hughes. Book your free ticket here.
Amy Hughes is a gifted communicator and leader. Amy has been leading Trinity Church Nottingham since 2016 alongside her husband Jonny. She is ordained into the Church of England but spends much of her time being mum to her five young children. Her life passion is leading people into the beautiful presence of Jesus where life is transformed and freedom released.
We’re meeting at Newport Pagnell Baptist Church, starting at 9:30 am and finishing around 12:30 pm. The morning will include two sessions from Amy, a choice of breakout streams and, of course, because it’s Come Closer, some delicious brunch pastries, fruit and drinks. The event is free, with donations welcomed on the day.
So, why not invest a Saturday morning in yourself and bring along some friends?
Come Closer is a multi-generational women’s organisation. Our aim is to provide spaces and resources that encourage, equip and strengthen women to come closer to God in their daily lives, and nuture friendships with other women who will cheer them on.
HIGHLIGHT RECAP
Saturday 6 December 2025
Thanks so much for joining us for the blessing parcels wrapping! It was a great morning as together we wrapped hundreds of items to go into over 80 Christmas bags for MK Act and MK Storehouse! We pray they will be a blessing to those who receive them.
Saturday 10 May – Guest Speaker Andi Russell
We want to give a big shout-out to Andy Russell, who brought a powerful word on having ‘The Courage to Change’. How do you discern God’s voice, trust Him and remain confident and committed to His plans for change in your life, even when it is unexpected, seems impossible or others may question or doubt us? Andi looked at the woman known only as Manoah’s wife, a little-known story from the book of Judges. It was a special morning, where God graciously moved powerfully and so we give Him all the glory!
Saturday 1 February – Guest Speaker Birgitte Grace
A special start to the year at Come Closer was had! Thanks to Brigitte for bringing a timely word on God’s interruptions, as we focused on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We also gave out ‘treasure’ boxes and considered what it looked like when Scripture says that Mary ‘treasured’ all these things in her heart. We’ll continue to keep adding to the treasure boxes throughout the year!
Saturday 5 October – Special Guest Rachael Newham
We’re so grateful to Racheal Newham for coming and speaking so powerfully in October. Rachael is a gifted communicator and author who specialises in the Theology of Mental Health. Author of two books, Learning to Breathe and And Yet (published by SPCK), she has worked in several roles across the faith sector, including as the Mental Health Friendly Church Project Manager at Kintsugi Hope. Rachael is also the founder of the Christian mental health charity ThinkTwice, which she ran for over a decade.
Saturday 22 June – Come Closer Spotlight Morning
On Saturday 22 June Come Closer spotlighted local women. We had special guest speaker Rosie Harriot, along with a panel of women, including Katie Garside (New Life Worship Leader), Rev Charmaine Howard (MK House of Prayer), and Chris Webb (Come Closer team), who shared their wisdom and heart. We also had an amazing testimony from Nicola and some breakout streams led by Birgitte and the Come Closer team.
It was a blessed morning where God moved powerfully through the lives of women.
Saturday 20 April – with Hannah Heather
What an amazing morning it was with Hannah Heather. Hannah powerfully unpacked what it means to be ‘in Christ’ and remain in Him. We worshipped, shared, laughed and were changed, as God met with us. Thank you to each woman who came – it was so good to be together, cheering onenaother on.
All we can say is a huge thank you to Hannah for coming and pouring out what God had given you.
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