Being True Disciples

27 Jan 26
A movement requires momentum for real social change. Dr Martin Luther-King (of blessed memory), led a movement as he challenged oppression and injustice. The Roman Catholic Church and the Episcopal Churches are clearly movements for peace, justice and righteousness as they speak out against oppressive and tyrannical misuse of power in the USA and practically engage people in acts of resistance.
Yet these true movements are marked by the combination of Tradition, (the accumulated wisdom of the Church over two Millennia), Reason and Scripture.
Struggle as I might with some of the pomp, these churches are clearly movements for the kingdom of God.
A church that has nothing to say about justice, that does not defend the vulnerable, and the weak, that says safely silent at a moment of national destiny (and we are surely approaching one of those moments over the next few years in the UK), is not a movement but a mortuary. Our purpose is not simply to produce “disciples” who join in “sanctified” inwardly focused navel gazing, but true disciples of Jesus Christ, who in seeking the kingdom of God, challenge and change the world.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you find somewhere to park, and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets and a lift.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of songs and hymns, prayers, Bible reading and a sermon. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

After the service we serve tea, coffee, squash and biscuits in the Cross Street Centre. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.
What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
Junior Church (4-11 years)

Children stay with their parent or grown-up for the first part of the service. They then go to their groups. The children's group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

A Sunday School activity

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.