Worship throughout “the liturgical year is an adventure in bringing the Christian life to fullness, the heart to alert, the soul to focus. It does not concern itself with the questions of how to make a living. It concerns itself with the questions of how to make a life.”
– Joan Chittister in The Liturgical Year
All are welcome…
People have many reasons for wanting to attend church: some have Christian beliefs, and others are not sure what they believe but are curious to know more about Jesus Christ and His relevance to our lives today. There are also those who just get dragged along by friends or are unsure why they came. Whatever the reason, you are most welcome!
There is a relaxed formality to our services in the context of prayer and worship. Our music is varied yet traditional. Our main service lasts around 65 – 75 minutes, including a sermon of around 12 – 15 minutes. The complete service is printed in a service booklet, so you do not have to hunt for it in the prayer books. For the musically inclined, the music is printed in the service booklet so you can sing along.
After the 10:00 AM Sunday service, refreshments: coffee, tea and biscuits are available in the Trendell Lounge to the east of the church, connected by a lovely, covered walkway. This gives visitors and regular parishioners a chance to meet more informally. All are Welcome!
8.00 AM Holy Communion
This service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer. It lasts approximately 30 minutes and is more contemplative. It is held in the side chapel; often, only a small congregation is present. There is no singing or choir at this service; however, the organ is usually played before and after the service and while people receive communion.
10.00 AM Sung Eucharist
This service is taken from the Book of Alternative Services. This is a slightly more informal service using contemporary language. The service contains hymns, readings from the Bible, a short sermon, and Holy Communion. During this service, the Psalm is sung to the Anglican Chant, and the choir sings an anthem during the distribution of the Communion. Children join the beginning of the service before going off to join Godly Play and return to the congregation just before communion.