"you are welcome whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey"
Some helpful things…
Click on the questions to find out more, you may be surprised by the answers!
What is a church service like?
Sunday is one of our main focuses of gathering for the week. We gather to worship God.
Worship is usually led by church members or visiting preachers from the area. The service is a mixture of singing, bible reading, prayer and a talk.
You are very free to join in as much or as little as you like. If anything feels unfamiliar feel free to ask the person who welcomed you before the service or anyone sat near to you.
How long does a service last?
Our Sunday services last around an hour.
What about music?
Music is important to us and can very often be a means through which we connect with one another. We sing a mixture of modern and traditional hymns and use an electronic organ and a piano.
How will I know what to do?
There are no fixed rules so you will be fine, but please do feel relaxed and join in as you are able. We frequently stand to sing hymns and sit to pray, but ministers will usually guide everyone as to what to do. We are a lot more relaxed about doing “the right thing” than you imagine.
What is communion?
Communion takes place once a month and is a moment when Christians share bread and wine to remember Jesus, particularly that Jesus breaks down social divisions to bring us all together. As an “open and inclusive” church everyone is welcome and invited to share communion with us – being invited to share bread and wine together is a gift to us and a sign of being one people.
Usually bread and wine are brought to you in your seat, but again the minister will guide the congregation through the service.
What should I wear?
Simply whatever you are most comfortable wearing. There are no expectations about clothing, so please feel relaxed and be yourself in all that can mean for you.
What about children in the services?
Children are very welcome to join us.
What about giving money to the church?
There is no expectation or requirement to support the church financially. But if you feel like you wish to, there is a collection made during the service.
Most people support church through cash donations, standing orders, or an envelope scheme that enables us to Gift Aid donations
Praying together?
Prayer is part of our regular worship and important, though it might feel odd at first. Prayer is essentially about us making room in our thoughts, hearts and minds for someone or something and for a moment holding them tenderly and closer to us.