Our worship is
designed to make us aware of God’s presence, to inspire us for the
week ahead and to challenges us to see our lives as God sees them. We
use traditional and contemporary hymns, normally accompanied by the
organ or keyboard. Listening to what God has to say to us in the
readings and the sermon are central elements in the service. Any
member of the congregation, who wishes to pray for an individual in
need, or for a local or world problem, can offer a prayer. Each
service is planned by a team, consisting of the preacher and two other
members of the congregation, and has a theme that links the various
parts of the worship. We celebrate Holy Communion twice a month.
Our Preaching Plan is also available
online
We welcome to the church those who are seeking to discover
more about what the Christian faith means. People are free to come and
be part of the congregation in as quiet and anonymous a way as they
wish. However some want to join a group at which the basic elements of
the Christian faith are explained and discussed. We hold groups like
this every so often. The minister is also available to meet with
anyone who asks to talk over matters of belief or personal concern.
Most people have problems in their lives. The church community is a
place where you can find support in times of need. The minister
and others are available to talk confidentially, either at the church
or in their home, to anyone who requests such a conversation, and we
have a team of visitors who will come to meet you in your home if that
would be helpful.
 We occasionally hold series of groups on particular topics. These one-off series sometimes coincide with a
part of the Christian year like Lent or Advent, or are in response to
specific requests from the congregation.
In our Bible Study
groups, usually held weekly, we first of all ask what the Bible
passage under discussion meant in its original situation and
straightforward teaching is given about the background to it. We then
bring our own experience to bear on the passage and help each other to
work out what it might be saying to us today and how it might
challenge or encourage us in our lives.
We have a full and active programme for young people. This
includes a programme of Christian education at the same time as the
Sunday morning service.
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