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What can you expect in a service?Our main service of the week is 10.30am on Sundays. Please see Sunday Services page for details. On one Sunday a month, there is 9am service for children and adults together, called Breakfast Church. We start off sharing breakfast, then there's a talk, an activity, prayers, singing, and we celebrate God’s love and the presence of Jesus Christ with us. Beakfast lasts around 20 mins, and then Breakfast Church last around 20 mins too. Sundays end with Evensong (once a month, choral evensong) with hymns and a sermon, again using the Book of Common Prayer. Is there a dress code?No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in what you find comfortable. Will I have to join in?Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you. You are welcome to sit and don't have to kneel or stand. Can I take Communion?Communion may be received at either the main altar or in your pew (no steps). If you take communion in your own church, whatever denomination, please feel free to take communion with us. However, if you do not want to receive communion, you and or your children are most welcome to come up to the altar rail at communion to receive a blessing. It helps us if you take your service book with you to indicate if this is what you want, especially for adults. Otherwise just stay seated in your pew. Are toilets available?There are toilets in the Church centre opposite the church building (near to the car park) and there is also a toilet with disabled access in the Western door at the back of the church which is open during services. What provision is made for the disabled?There is wheelchair access via our west door which has a ramp. There is also a section without pews in the main body of the church suitable for those in wheelchairs. If taking communion at our Sunday services then you can receive it where you are sitting - just ask one of the welcomers (with name badges) beforehand - or come up to the High Altar (there are ramps to assist). The church also has a wheelchair if needed. I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask about them?Check out our Who's Who page as there are plenty of people you can email or phone who will be able to answer your questions. |
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