Why not aim to arrive 5-10 or so minutes before the service begins. Be sure to look for our welcomers as you come into the building. As well as welcoming you, they’ll try to answer any questions you may have.

We want you to feel comfortable joining us, but there is no set dress code. Some dress moderately formally; others wear shorts and t-shirts even in winter, so feel free to come as you are – church is about meeting with God and his people, not the clothes you’re wearing.

All our buildings (except Bleasdale) have ramps to make getting in and out easier, sound systems so you can hear and toilet facilities. If you have any specific accessibility questions please get in touch.

We don’t want visitors to feel uncomfortable. As a visitor, you won’t be singled out or asked to do anything you don’t want to do. You can feel free to arrive at the last minute, take a seat and listen in. You can leave whenever you like. We want you to remain as anonymous as you want to be, but we encourage you to introduce yourself to us – we’d love to meet you.

At the heart of everything we do is a trust in the living God, who we believe has revealed himself through his word, the bible. A main component of our services is singing – often a mixture of contemporary songs and traditional hymns. You’re welcome to sing along, or just listen (the words will be provided). We hear pray for situations and concerns (again, you can just listen); passages from the Bible will also be read and then explained to us in a talk. Some of our services involve Holy Communion.

Jesus established communion on the night he was betrayed as he ate a meal with some of his friends (Matthew 26:26-28). He took the bread and wine and gave them special meaning to help us remember and engage with his sacrifice for us on the cross (1 Corinthians 11:26). In our services of Holy Communion, we share bread (sometimes in the form of wafers) and wine but there is no expectation that everyone will join in. If it is perfectly ok to stay in your seat, or to come forward with others to receive if you want to remember what Jesus has done for you.

Babies, children and young people are very welcome at our churches. Some of our services have activities tailored for children and young people on some Sundays. Please see the individual church pages for info.

It’s a good time to meet others – and after most services tea, coffee & cold drinks are served