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Welcome

The following information gives you an idea of our usual pattern of services.

What's on this week? (links to Home Page)

What's on this month? (links to Service Calendar)

Key information about coming to church...

   

Where & when do we meet?

We offer a variety of services and groups during the week. From quiet and contemplative to family fun; modern worship to traditional ceremony, there's something for everyone. Below is our general pattern but please check the Home Page for this week's services, especially if you are looking for a particular style of service.

Wednesdays
We offer a short service at lunchtimes on Wednesdays live on Facebook or you can catch up any time. Find us here (links to Facebook).

Sundays
1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 9.00am Holy Communion or Morning Prayer at St Giles' Church
Every week 11.00am  All age service or Family Service/Communion at St Andrew's Church, Main Hall
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month 6.30pm Evensong or Holy Communion with Healing prayer

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking spot and seat in time for the service to start.

You can see a map to both churches on our contact us page

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a warm welcome, particularly from our Welcome Team who will be at the door to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. Even if you are a bit late, it's ok - we'll make sure you are settled in!

At St Giles' you will be given a service booklet to follow and a hymn book. Today's hymn numbers are up on the wall and will also be announced by the service leader. If you would like some help to find the right book, page etc, please let us know when you come in.

At St Andrew's on Sundays, the words are all up on the big screen and we try to make it clear whether the service leader or the congregation are taking turns to speak. But if it's your first time and you'd like come pointers, please let us know when you arrive.
 

What can my children do at church?

 

St Andrew's:

KiC (Kids in Christ) (primary school aged)
7Up (secondary school aged)

Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together. Someone will announce when it is time for the children to go to their groups. You will need to go with your children and register them, the first time they attend. We are currently without a separate creche. 0-4 year olds are welcome to play on the carpet with toys and colouring in the service or can be accompanied by a parent to join in with the older children's activities. We also have a baby and toddler group on Tuesdays.

St Giles':

When we have a Special Service at St Giles', we provide carpet activities like colouring books and and everyone, young and old, is encouraged to join in with the more active parts of the service. 

For more information about what happens in the children's groups, click here.

Is there a dress code?

Not at all. Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Will I have to join in?

No, you are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

Do I have to pay?

Definitely not. You will see the offering plate and our donation app QR code, as some regular attenders like to give to the work of the church in this way, but new people and visitors are not expected to contribute.

Please feel free to contact us.

If you want to know who works in the church office and behind the scenes, check out our Staff and Leadership page.