Unity at the Cross

3rd April
Lovely to preach at St Albans Cathedral today at a packed Unity at The Cross Service. Wonderful to have the London Central Fellowship Band of the Salvation Army providing the music and to see so many of my ecumenical friends tonight made me realise how many deep friendships are forming across the theological and denominational spectrum after just a few months here. One holy, catholic and Apostolic church in all its various forms. Truely glorious, a foretaste of heaven. (And yes, I did robe, out of courtesy to my lovely colleagues from the Cathedral who worked so hard to support and enable the service - mellowing in my old age.)

I don’t often get the privilege of hearing this amazing band, because I’m normally playing with them and sat in the middle, you don’t get the full effect. Yesterday, the London Central Fellowship Band of the Salvation Army played for the Unity at The Cross service in St Albans Cathedral. I want to publicly thank them. The sound was just stratospheric, filling the sacred space with the most beautiful dark, rich, warm sound, they truly brought a foretaste of heaven and many people commented on how wonderful it was to experience this as the band led us in hymns and worship songs and played a beautiful devotional piece to aid us in our meditations. Thank you to all my amazingly talented brothers and sisters in Christ and friends! You are truly wonderful, both musically, and personally. I am, and will always be an awe of you.

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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.

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