Sunday services

We have a Sunday morning service starting at 10.30am in the building.

What happens in a Sunday Service?

We sing together as an act of worship to God. People can join in as and if they wish.

• Words of the songs are shown on a screen, with some available in songbooks.
• Our songs range from traditional hymns, songs of the 1980s and songs of today.
• Their theme is often about the relationship that people can have with God.

Someone presents Mission of the Month - a (usually) Christian organisation, mission or charity.

We pray (talk to God) together, usually as led by one person.

• The style of prayer depends on the person who leads prayer.
• Prayer includes asking, thanking, praising.
• Prayer is about individuals in need, our community, the nation, world affairs and the whole Creation.

We celebrate Holy Communion ("Lord's Supper", "Eucharist"), in which we remember Jesus' sacrifice by small pieces of bread and grape juice.

• Usually on the first, third, and fifth Sunday of the month.
• The style varies.
• Who is welcome to take part? All who seek to love and serve the Lord Jesus are welcome.
• If you do not want to join in this part of the service, that’s fine, you are most welcome to join in with the rest of the service.
• Since the Pandemic the juice is served in small individual cups.

We read from the Bible - which we take to be God's Communication to Humankind in written form.

We usually listen to a speaker (the "talk" or "sermon") explaining what the Bible says about an aspect of life or the Christian faith.

Sometimes, instead of listening to a speaker, we break up into small groups to discuss questions about the Bible passage.

We usually give people a chance to make an offering - to give money; this is NOT obligatory, but is an act of worship that some people like to do.

Style of Sunday Service

Each service is different.

The order of the above activities varies from week to week.

Our style is relaxed and mainly informal, and we encourage people to be themselves.

We use today’s language.

At times we like to be joyful and thankful for our experience of God. At other times we like to be quiet and reflective. At yet other times, we like to be challenged.

Refreshments

At the end of the Sunday morning service we usually have tea and coffee together in the church hall. You are welcome to stay and chat with us. There is no charge.

Calendar

Weeks of the Month

Special Services Throughout the Year

More information

Please come and make yourself known to one of the church’s leaders if you want to know more or would like to be more involved in the church.