Sunday Services

Our fellowships meet every Sunday. The easiest way to know when and where to find a service is in the Calendar.

You can expect a warm welcome; great worship; relevant teaching based in the Word of God and a friendly group of people ready to learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:

What goes on in your services?

We have a lot of different services, from informal Family Services to Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion. Each one is different and you can find the full pattern from the Calendar.

How long do services last?

Normally about an hour but we meet and talk afterwards.

Is it easy to follow the services?

Yes, often our services use specific booklets so that there is no flicking through trying to find the right page. If we do use larger books then we always try to give page numbers.

What about children?

Children are welcome in any and all our services. We recognise that children have specific needs and so St. Mary's, Badby has toilet facilities.

Children tend to make noise and we accept that as an essential part of being the family of God when we meet together, please don't worry about bringing little people into our services.

What should I wear?

Please come as you are, we don't expect "Sunday best" and would much rather that you were comfortable than "properly attired". We have folk who turn up in jeans, suits and everything in between, God loves it when we come to him as we are without pretence.

What will it cost?

We don't charge, but we do take an offering in all services. This offering goes towards the work of the church as we seek to build one another up in our faith and reach out to our communities with the Gospel (the Good News of Jesus). There is no expectation that anyone will pay, so please give as much or as little as you feel comfortable and if you forget to bring anything with you at all, then please don't worry.

Are people friendly?

Yes!

Come and join us!

If you have any questions about our Sunday Services or need to get in touch with us about any other enquiry we will be happy to help. Please Contact Us for more information.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

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 for our Sunday services in five Church Buildings - well, six including a small chapel (details below). You can find the plan of our services here. Take a look at the online diary to see what service is happening where and when. We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you find a parking space (our church buildings predate the car and the need for carparks) and to find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone and handed anything you need to guide you through the service.

Some of our churches serve tea, coffee and biscuits following the service so don't dash off, it is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Plan your journey:
Visit the Our Churches page and click on the name of the church you want, at the bottom of the page you will find a what3words link which will open a map showing you precisely where the church building is.

Alternatively, Open Google Maps

Accessibility: If you need assistance, please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in Badby church.

Our Service

The main service begins with a warm welcome from one of our team members. The service might be led by Malcolm (our Rector) or one of the Ministry Team or even a visiting member of clergy. We will sing a hymn or song, hear a short passage read from the Bible and the leader will then explain what that passage is all about - how God speaks to us through his Word and how we can apply it to our lives. We will pray and join in some responses (you don't have to if you don't feel it is appropriate) and there might be a short symbolic meal called Communion. During the service, there may be a baptism which is when we welcome someone into our Church fellowship and family. Of course, you don't have to do any of these things, they might seem strange the first time you encounter them, so take your time and don't feel any pressure.

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What about my kids?

Children and young people are very welcome in our church buildings and services.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up throughout the service and we really value worshipping God all together as a family.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Come and join us at our Evening Service of The Word or for a coffee morning in Badby church.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays and week day events run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team, why not speak to someone on the welcome team at church or contact us through the Contact Us page.