I no longer call you servants . . but friends (John 15:15)

Welcome to the Christian Singles Fellowship Website!

About Us . . . 

Christian Singles Fellowship provides support and friendship for single Christians centred around group holidays in the UK. These holidays take place throughout the year in a variety of attractive locations and are specifically designed to provide fun, fellowship and relaxation in a Christian context for single Christians.

Not all single Christians are actively seeking a  marriage partner! At Christian Singles Fellowship, being single is recognized and valued. At the same time, we know of many Christian couples who have met for the first time on such holidays. It is hoped that our holidays provide a safe, friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which single Christians can meet up with old friends and make new ones.

Each of our holidays provides a variety of activities, catering for a wide range of interests - both secular and spiritual - including:

We can cater for a wide range of ages, and also for guests with special requirements such as difficulties with mobility or particular dietary needs. Please contact us to let us know your requirements, or mention them on the Booking Form.

The emphasis on our holidays is on fun and fellowship. All activities are optional but at the same time we hope you will relax in the friendly atmosphere of our holidays and will want to join in!

Most of our venues offer a choice of accommodation styles with as many single rooms and en-suite rooms as possible.

About our Holidays . . .

We have some really exciting holidays coming up starting with our Summer Holiday at Pilgrim Hall, East Sussex. Please click on the "Future Holidays" button at the bottom of the page for more details. 

News and Events

Easter Break at Wycliffe - Report and Pictures!

CSF Easter Break at the The Wycliffe Centre, High Wycombe, 6 – 9 April 2012

  The Wycliffe Centre is the base of Wycliffe Bible Translators. It offered us a high standard of accommodation and good meals. Its location in the Chiltern Hills is quiet and peaceful with a lot of surrounding woodland. It was not difficult to spot red kites in the area from time to time. For some of us it was a  chance to visit a new part of the country.

  We arrived on Friday afternoon and during that evening and throughout the weekend it was good to renew old friendships and make new ones.

  On the Saturday morning we took a walk through woods to a nearby garden centre where we enjoyed hot drinks at the cafe. That afternoon we visited Hughenden Manor, the home of former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. It was interesting to learn about its history in Disraeli's time and about its use by the RAF during the Second World War. In the evening as part of a social we were treated to one of Howard Lowry's quizes.

  On Sunday morning we celebrated Easter with a service led by Bryan Conway. On Sunday afternoon we enjoyed a walk along the Thames at Marlow. As the walk progressed the path became more difficult for a mobility scooter used by one of our number. This proved to be no problem as there we several of us in the party who were pleased to help. In the evening several members shared their talents to provide an entertaining evening.

   Although it rained from time to time during the weekend much of it seemed to fall at night. It was only on the Monday morning when we were prevented from taking a walk. Instead we enjoyed some indoor games.

  We are grateful to the CSF leaders for their efforts in preparing and organising this holiday and their attention to detail. We are thankful too to all who helped on the holiday as they were able, leading prayers, Thoughts for the Day and Epilogues and providing practical support and encouragement.

(With many thanks to Mike T. for his excellent report)

CSF group photo by the River Thames at Marlow (with thanks to Patricia D!)

Photos from Brenda!

This is Hughenden Manor, home of Benjamin Disraeli,  which was visited on the Saturday of the Easter Break. (photo: Mike T.)

 News From Bryan Conway, our Honorary President

Our CSF President, Bryan Conway, is involved with mission Work in India with an organisation called Bethany Ministries. This excellent work is based in the city of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, South India and provides medical care for people in outlying villages, and the team consists of doctors, pastors and other workers. The Gospel is preached in these villages at well as being outworked practically through the medical help that is being given.

Bethany Ministries now has its own website!

 www.bethanyministries.net 

Why not take a look! Bethany Ministries would love to hear from you! We also have some information about Bethany Ministries here on the CSF Website - to access this, please click on "Links" at the bottom of this page. 

For Bryan's Report on his recent trip to India, click here: Bryan Conway

John Grint's Work with Street Children in Tanzania

  Our Autumn issue of CSF News featured the work that CSF Member John Grint is involved with amongst the street children of Kigamboni, Tanzania. This article has generated much interest, and John has very kindly agreed for our website to link in with the website of KSC, the UK-based organisation which is in partnership with the Kigamboni Community Centre, Tanzania, the group that  John works with when he goes out to Africa. John has recently returned from a three month "tour of duty" in Tanzania, and his reports can be found by clicking on the "Members' News" button at the bottom of this page.

To find out more about John and his work generally, please go to our "links" page by clicking on the links button at the bottom of this page. Many thanks for your continuing support and interest!

Bible by the Beach 4th-7th May 2012

Several CSF members once again met up over the  May Bank Holiday Weekend in Eastbourne for Bible by the Beach which was held at the Congress Theatre.

This year's theme was "Christ in all the Scriptures". The main Bible readings were on Isaiah and were led by Stephen Gaukroger. Each evening there was a main celebration with worship led by Stuart Townend and his band. They also did a late night concert on the Saturday evening.

The morning seminars covered a range of subjects including prayer, and Christ the prophet. In the afternoon the talks were on "Understanding the Trinity" and "Impacting our Communities".

In between sessions we all met up in a local restaurant to have meals together and chat. The weekend was enjoyed by all, and we thank Patricia very much for once again organising our group to attend.   Sarah B.

(Many thanks to Sarah for her excellent report.)

Become a Member of CSF!!

Membership of CSF is steadily growing, and we would like to encourage you to become a full member of CSF! There are many benefits to CSF Membership. On joining CSF you will receive a letter welcoming you into formal membership, a membership card and number, and the latest issue of CSF News - our members' magazine with news and interesting articles many of which are written by members themselves, quizzes and details of CSF events and holidays etc. You will also benefit from a reduced rate on our holidays, regional days and other events. We hope that all our "regular" guests will participate in our membership scheme, and warmly encourage all single Christians to join us. We also have a Group Membership scheme, and "Friends of CSF" - details of which can be found by following the links below.

For details about membership and to download a Membership Application Form, please click on the "CSF Membership" Button (on this page) or on the  following link:

CSF Membership

CSF Magazine 

Could YOU contribute to CSF News?!

Following the successful launch in the Summer of 2010 of CSF News, the magazine for CSF Members, we are now well established, and have received many kind and approving comments about the style and content of the magazine. We'd really value your letters, comments, topics for discussion, photos or even articles written by you or that have been especially helpful to you as a single Christian. Articles should preferably be no longer than 250-300 words, and preferably sent as an email attachment to stewartfleming@tiscali.co.uk, or alternatively posted to Howard Lowry at 18 Wrekin Walk, Stourport, Worcs. DY13 0LR. Please help to make this a real magazine for members!! We're hoping to send out the next issue at the end of June and so would really like to receive your contribution by the middle of June 2012.

More Exciting News!!

We are delighted to advertise events from all local Christian singles groups whether CSF-affiliated or not. Please click on the "Local Groups" button to find what's happening locally. Please contact stewartfleming@tiscali.co.uk to advertise your local events on our website or in our members' magazine, CSF News!

Please send in your News for inclusion in "News and Events" as well as photographs for the Gallery! If you have other items or articles (perhaps even something you have written yourself!) which you feel would be helpful to single Christians, please send them in for inclusion in our website to stewartfleming@tiscali.co.uk

Links to Helpful sites

We are expanding our web site to include links to sites that we hope will be of interest to single Christians. If you know of a site that you would like us to include, please get in touch! To access our current links, press the "links" button!