Play & Praise

Organised by The Pickle Fellowship
Hosted at Play! Pickle Serangoon (Air-Con Courts)

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday 30 June
8 AM to 10 AM
$15 per pax

About Play & Praise

Play & Praise is a weekly pickleball gathering organised by The Pickle Fellowship, created for Christians and seekers who want to connect through sport, faith, and genuine community.

The sessions are hosted at Play! Pickle’s Serangoon venue, a comfortable, air-conditioned indoor facility designed for social and beginner-friendly play.

Each session begins with a short time of worship and reflection, followed by pickleball open play in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Light coaching and guidance are provided for beginners, and no prior pickleball experience is required.

This is not a tournament or a church service. It is a community gathering built around movement, encouragement, and shared values.

About The Pickle Fellowship

The Pickle Fellowship is a community initiative that brings people together through pickleball, faith, and meaningful connection.

Its heart is simple: to create consistent spaces where people can stay active, reflect on faith, and build genuine relationships in a natural, pressure-free setting.

By partnering with Play! Pickle as the host venue, The Pickle Fellowship is able to offer these gatherings in a neutral, high-quality sports environment that is welcoming to both Christians and seekers.

Who Play & Praise Is For

  • Christians seeking fellowship beyond traditional church settings

  • Seekers exploring faith in a relaxed and relational environment

  • Beginners and social pickleball players

  • Anyone who enjoys staying active and building community

What to Expect Each Session

  • Short worship & reflection, led by a Christian facilitator

  • Pickleball open play in a social, non-competitive format

  • Beginner-friendly guidance and tips

  • Air-conditioned courts at Play! Pickle Serangoon

  • A warm, respectful, and inclusive community atmosphere

  • All pickleball equipment is provided.

Fees

$15 per pax

This fee is required to cover:

  • Court bookings at Play! Pickle Serangoon

  • Use of pickleball equipment

  • Coaching support and facilitation

What Makes Play & Praise Different

  • Organised by The Pickle Fellowship

  • Hosted at a dedicated pickleball venue, not a church hall

  • A thoughtful blend of sport and faith, without pressure or formality

  • Beginner-friendly and inclusive by design

  • Community-first, not performance-driven

What Play & Praise Is Not

  • Not a tournament

  • Not a formal church service

  • Not a high-pressure or competitive environment

Schedule: Tuesdays 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

8:00 – 8:20 AM
Worship & short reflection

8:20 – 10:00 AM
Pickleball open play with light coaching and rotations

What to Bring

  • Comfortable sports attire

  • Non-marking indoor court shoes

  • Water bottle

  • An open heart and willingness to connect

A Weekly Space to Play, Reflect, and Belong

Play & Praise, organised by The Pickle Fellowship and hosted at Play! Pickle, offers a welcoming way to start the week grounded, energised, and connected.

Whether you come for the pickleball, the faith, or the community—you are welcome here.

FAQ For Church Leaders & Ministry Teams

  • No. Play & Praise is not a church, and it is not a replacement for church. It is a community gathering organised by The Pickle Fellowship, designed to complement—not compete with—local churches.

    Participants are encouraged to remain rooted in their own churches and faith communities.

  • Play & Praise is inter-denominational. The worship and reflections are intentionally kept simple, scripture-rooted, and non-denominational, focusing on encouragement, gratitude, and shared Christian values.

    There is no promotion of any specific doctrine, denomination, or church.

  • The sessions are led by a Christian facilitator with experience conducting worship and faith-based gatherings.

    The role of the facilitator is not to teach doctrine, but to create space for reflection, prayer, and encouragement in a way that is welcoming to both Christians and seekers.

  • No. There is no pressure to convert, commit, or participate beyond one’s comfort level.

    Play & Praise is designed to be relational, not persuasive—offering a gentle, respectful environment where faith can be encountered naturally.

  • Play & Praise is best understood as a pre-evangelistic or relational space, rather than a discipleship programme.

    It provides an accessible entry point for:

    • Christians to invite friends

    • Seekers to experience Christian community

    • Relationships to form organically

    Any deeper discipleship is intentionally left to the local church.

  • No. There are no offerings or donations collected.

    The $15 participation fee is purely to cover venue, equipment, and coaching costs, and is not framed as a religious contribution.

  • The Pickle Fellowship operates with clear values, transparency, and respect for the local church, and remains open to dialogue and accountability with church leaders who wish to understand or partner with the initiative.

  • Yes. Churches are welcome to:

    • Share the event with their congregations

    • Encourage members to attend as a fellowship or outreach activity

    • Attend together as a group

    There is no expectation of exclusivity or ongoing commitment.

  • The long-term vision is to create healthy, sustainable spaces where sport, faith, and community intersect—always in a way that supports, not replaces, the role of the local church.