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Church Life - Church Services

You're very welcome to join us for any of our regular meetings. Our two congregations are from a wide variety of backgrounds and ethnic groups, skills and experiences.

 

Every Sunday we have a 9.30 am service at St Mary's and an 11 am service at St Paul's. One of these services would normally be a communion service (they generally alternate between the two churches).

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We have a monthly pattern of services shown here. The services may vary when we have special services at certain times of the church’s year, such as Christmas and Easter, so please remember to check the calendar regularly.

1st Sunday

2nd Sunday

St Mary's 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion

Morning Prayer

St Paul's 11:00 a.m.

All Together Worship

Holy Communion

Separate activities for young people at St Paul’s

No

Yes

3rd Sunday

Holy Communion

Morning Prayer

Yes

4th Sunday

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

Yes

5th Sunday

Informal Worship

Informal Worship

No

Refreshments are served following the services. If you’re unable to be at the services physically, you’re invited to join on our YouTube Channel

All are Welcome

Don’t worry if you’ve not been to church in a while, or ever. Clear instructions are given throughout each service.

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All services include singing hymns, quiet time for prayers, bible readings and a talk reflecting the readings. Services follow the liturgy (form of words) set out by the Church of England.

 

All Age Worship services are open to anyone, and young people stay in this service rather than going out to separate activities

Young People and Children

There are children and youth groups at the St Paul’s services.  All children and young people are warmly welcomed to participate in St Mary’s services. Please don’t worry if your children, and especially babies, make some noise. The All Age Worship and Informal Worship services are a good place to start, particularly if you have young children.

HolyCommunion

Holy Communion

Known as Communion, Holy Communion and the Eucharist, this service remembers the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross and his resurrection. Jesus himself started the practice at the Last Supper, instructing His followers to eat bread and drink wine in remembrance of Him.

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The bread or wafer represents Jesus’ body broken and the wine represents his blood shed, at His crucifixion. Taking communion is a sacred ritual as we connect spiritually with Jesus and our fellow believers around the world.​

Firstly we all share God's peace to express unity as the Body of Christ. We do this by shaking hands with those around or smile or wave, saying ‘Peace be with you.’

 

Anyone who has been baptised in any Christian tradition, who is a confirmed member (or ready and desires to be confirmed), or is a communicant in a church which subscribes to the doctrine of the Trinity, may receive communion. Children who have been admitted to communion under Church of England regulations may also receive.

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During the Communion service, you will be invited to participate. You may choose to go to the altar to receive the bread and wine (if eligible as above) or, if you prefer (or if you are not eligible), keep your hands by your sides and receive a blessing instead. You may prefer to remain in your seat and not receive. If you have mobility issues, please tell a Steward and the communion will be brought to you.

YouTube

If you’re unable to join our services physically, you’re invited to join in your own home via YouTube.

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How to Find Us

For directions to our churches and information on travel, visit Our Churches page.

Other church groups worshipping at our premises:

 

 

 

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