Sunday Services

 We have two services every Sunday, with a third on the first Sunday of the month. At all our services the emphasis is on Bible teaching, worship and prayer.

Our 10:30 service is our 'main' service, with the largest congregation and the broadest range of ages. In this service we try to use the best of old and new: we have a mixture of traditional hymns played on an organ and contemporary worship songs led by a music group. People familiar with traditional Church of England services will recognise the structure and some of the main elements of the service, but it has a contemporary, vibrant and relevant style. Our 6:30 service is smaller and has a more intimate and relaxed feel to it.

Morning Worship - A service with an emphasis on praising God, having the Bible explained, and praying for our church, community and the world. Children's groups run during this service, but the children spend the first 5-10 minutes in the service before going out to their groups.

All-Age Worship - A Service for all the family! A Bible talk, songs and prayers, geared to people of all ages.

Holy Communion - As well as hearing the Bible explained, worshipping God and praying together we are reminded of, and celebrate, Jesus' death for us, by sharing bread and wine together. Anyone who considered themselves a Christian is welcome to receive communion, but if you do not feel that is appropriate for you we are happy to say a short prayer asking God's blessing on you. Children's groups run during our morning communion services, but the children return for the final part of the service.

Informal Service - Our evening services have a very informal and contemporary feel, and focus on praising God, being taught his Word, and praying together. Roughly once a month we celebrate communion together. At various times in the year, instead of an evening service, we run the St. Mary's Café. This is not a service as such, but guest events which address various frequently-asked questions in the setting of a relaxed jazz café.

BCP Communion - A quiet, formal service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer.