Sundays - What Should I Expect?
Come visit us and see for yourself! You are more than welcome!
The People
You will find a real mixture of people, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Our format is pretty simple – there is singing, prayer, readings from the Bible, a kids song and a time especially for the kids, as well as a message from the Bible (which normally lasts between 20-30 minutes). If you think this sounds long, we hope you might be surprised at how engaging it can be, as we believe that real hope for hard questions of life comes from the depth of the Scriptures, where we discover the person of Jesus. You might like to listen to some examples on our Youtube channel first.
Afterwards, we have time to chat over a cup of tea or coffee, and on the first Sunday each month share lunch from 1.00pm and have food and fun around the table together.
We don’t assume that everyone knows what to do, so don’t worry about that – you can relax and we’ll walk you through it. You can listen in or get involved as you like- there is no pressure or expectation on you to say, do or give anything. The whole meeting lasts just over an hour.
For the Kids
We try to make the whole family feel included in what we do. Kids are part of that family, so we don’t expect them to be silent – we want them to feel part of things.
Most weeks the kids will have their own times together- hearing from the bible, playing games and doing craft.
Sometimes the kids stay in with the adults. During the 20-min bible talk for adults they are either free to listen or we can give them a kids pack with colouring-in, word games etc.
There are also a range of toys and games for pre school kids / toddlers to enjoy during this time.
Who else will be there?
Our group is like a family, open to all people, regardless of their background or life circumstances, and regardless of where they are at in their spiritual journey. This is a great place to meet a very diverse group of people and become part of a supportive community.
What will I hear?
Creative and relevant bible teaching is at the heart of all that we do. Generally we work through books of the bible, seeking to understand how they apply to our life. Currently we are in the Psalms for the Summer. If you’d like to listen in before coming to visit us you’ll find messages on our Youtube channel.