Regular Services

9.30 Parish Communion

The service at 9.30 is a traditional Holy Communion Service lasting approximately 1 hour. We have an organist and we sing hymns both traditional and more modern. We follow the Anglican Lectionary.

Together@11

The second service, at 11.00, is a more contemporary, and less formal, service. A variety of topics are covered each week, taken by different members of the congregation and usually there is participation by one of the homegroups. Newer songs are sung, either accompanied by a keyboard or small worship band, or video recording, but we also have time for the old faithfuls.

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Refreshments

Between the 2 services we serve tea, coffee and biscuits, and enjoy a time of fellowship together.

Children

Childrens area

We have a small children's area in church where parents and young children can sit and complete colouring sheets and/or puzzle sheets, play with toys, look at books. We also have a selection of bags containing toys, books, crayons and paper for toddlers.

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Pizza Praise

Pizza praise is a special time designed for younger children (approx 5-8 years old, but younger and older siblings welcome) and their parents and carers. It is an opportunity to join a group to learn about Jesus, to hear stories and sing and make things. There is pizza and drinks to follow so that we can build a community of families together.
The timings are 4pm to 5.30pm. After a summer break Pizza Praise starts Sunday 1st September.

Gatherings

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The first Sunday in the month we hold a Gathering, in the hall. A light breakfast is served from 9.15am, and then the service follows at 10am cafe-style. There is a real family feel to the service and we try to involve everyone. Music is usually provided by our Music Group, and there are often table activities to get everyone thinking and chatting.

After this, at approximately 11am, there is a short spoken service of Holy Communion in the church.

You can attend either or both of these services.

Midweek Meeting

Thursday Group

Thursday group meets at the home of Sheila Thompson once a month on the fourth Thursday at 2pm. It comprises a short Communion Service followed by tea, coffee, and chat . Anyone is very welcome ,
For more information please get in touch with Sheila. For Dates see the Church Calendar

If you have any questions about any of our Services or need to get in touch with us about any other enquiry we will be happy to help. Please Contact Us for more information.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Services with one at 9:30am and another at 11:00am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits in the hall between the services. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. We ask for a small contribution towards the refreshments. If you are coming to the 11.00 service, refreshments will be available from about 10.15 onwards.

The first Sunday in the month we hold a "Gathering" service. This is an informal service held in the Church Hall. It is preceded by a light breakfast at 9.15, and then the service begins at 10am. Following this is a short spoken Holy Communion Service in the church to which you are welcome to stay.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access through the Community Hall, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilet at the back of church as well as in the hall.

Our Services

The 9.30 service is a formal Holy Communion led by a visiting cleric or Rev Bob, or Rev Pat. The service is projected on screens, and hymns accompanied by Chris, our organist. The service lasts about 50 minutes. The service is also streamed. It is uploaded to Youtube.

The 11.00 service is a less formal gathering and will be different every week. Music is provided by videos on the screen, or by our small worship group. There will be readings, a talk, sometimes there is congregational participation. We try to have members of the congregation involved as much as possible. The services are put together by various lay people or groups of people - for example one of the home groups.

The first Sunday in the month we hold a cafe-style service - The Gathering. We meet in the hall at 9.15 for breakfast, and then start an informal service at 10 am, sat around the same tables, which ends just before 11.00. This is then followed by a short spoken Communion Service held in the church. You are welcome to come to just The Gathering, just the Communion, or both!

At the end of all services we share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church.at - plus at The Gathering, a Birthday slot with chocolate for the birthday person!

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What about my kids?

Unfortunately at the moment we do not have enough children attending the services to make Children's Work during the service viable, although we would love this to change.
We have a child-friendly area with a box of toys and activities available. There are also bags for younger children containing a toy, some crayons and paper, and a couple of books.
Childrens area

Pizza Praise is a new initiative (January 2024) on a Sunday at 4pm. A time of singing, games and stories aimed at families primarily with children aged 5-8

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have several groups that meet throughout the week. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership

We are in a period of Vacancy at present - the churchwardens Neil Whitaker and Jayne Robinson are in charge.

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.