SUNDAYs AT ST MATT'S

10:30AM – MORNING WORSHIP

with provision for children aged 0-14

A relaxed, lively service with band-led worship, and communion most weeks.

A number of families worship at this service with provision for children, aged 0-14, through our JAM (Jesus and Me) groups to provide children’s church (for young people aged 4-13), as well as Chapel Tots (for pre-school ages attending with a parent/carer).

Come along and find a warm welcome, and an opportunity to meet with God. Refreshments are served after each of our morning services to which you are very welcome.

9AM – HOLY COMMUNION

A simple communion service with one or two hymns.

6.30PM – ENCOUNTER

(monthly)

Our hope is that Sunday evening gatherings are a space where we can:

Seek God’s Presence : there will be time to wait on God, with plenty of sung worship and explorative teaching that allows us to learn more about who God is and who we are

Expecting to Hear God’s Voice : the space and intent of the evening is that we would tune into what God might be saying to us individually and as a community

Recognising That We All Bring Something to the Table : we want to honour the fact that everyone has something to share and there will be space and encouragement for that to happen throughout the evening

FAQs

What should I expect at a church service?

You can expect a warm welcome, uplifting worship, an engaging sermon, and a friendly group of people seeking to live their lives as followers of Jesus. Afterwards you can expect hot drinks, biscuits and friendly chat.

What should I wear?

Wear whatever you normally wear. There’s no dress code – we are far more concerned with getting to know you.

What usually happens in a service?

After a welcome, most Sunday services start with singing together – join in with as much as you feel comfortable, or feel free to simply listen. The service will also include one or two readings from the Bible, with a talk to help us think through how God might want us to live our lives, and how we can know him better. Our response to this will often include prayers and singing, before we have the chance to share bread and wine in communion. If you would normally receive the bread and wine when you attend church, you are very welcome to do so here. If not, we love to include everyone by offering a prayer of blessing instead. The service finishes with a final song before we are sent out into God’s world ready to live for Jesus in the week ahead.

What if I've got children?

Great! We love all ages. Most weeks, our JAM groups run (Jesus and Me) to provide children’s church (for young people aged 4-13), as well as Chapel Tots (for pre-school ages attending with a parent/carer) to gather for age appropriate stories, worship, and activities. During all-age services, these do not run but instead the service is designed with this in mind to provide an engaging and accessible format for all ages.