We have an amazing program for you at Welcome Church this Father’s Day, Sunday 21st June 2026.
An Inspiring Interview
We’re excited to be welcoming John “Mitch” Mitchell, one of the most respected rugby coaches in the world, for a live interview during both Sunday services.
Mitch has coached at the highest levels of international rugby and is the Head Coach who led England Women’s Red Roses to Rugby World Cup victory in 2025. Mitch received an OBE for services to rugby as a result!
In addition to his own playing and coaching career, Mitch has also seen his son Daryl go on to play cricket for New Zealand. We’ll be hearing some of Mitch’s story of sport and leadership – you won’t want to miss it.
An Inspiring Message
We’ll be coupling Mitch with a brilliant guest preacher, Adrian Holloway.
Formerly a BBC radio and TV presenter, Adrian started his working life as a reporter on The Times newspaper. His book “The Shock of Your Life” has been translated into many languages too.
In addition to speaking all around the UK with the John 3:16 Trust, Adrian is also now the Lead Pastor at The Beacon Church in Camberley.
Something for everyone
To make the day even more special, we’ll have bacon rolls available on arrival for everyone, alongside tea, coffee and pastries, and every man will be given a chocolate treat during the service.
If you’re not regularly a part of Welcome Church, let me extend my invitation to you to join us at 9.30am or 11.30am on Sunday 21st June.
All welcome. Come as you are.
Who could you invite?
I also want to encourage everyone who’s part of Welcome Church to think about who they could invite. Father’s Day is a brilliant opportunity to invite dads, friends, neighbours, colleagues, teammates and family members who might not normally attend a church.
Mitch’s story has the kind of appeal that reaches people from all walks of life, and Adrian’s message will be accessible to everyone. We’re believing this will be a Sunday where many people take a step through our doors for the very first time and start a journey towards Jesus.
So why not grab some flyers and start thinking about who could you invite to come with you?
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