Do you have a Sunday School?
Yes, although we call it
S.P.L.A.T.
(Singing, Playing, Learning All Together).
The whole church family meets at 10 am and the children
leave for their groups about twenty minutes into the service.
Pre-School children have a group called
Bubbles who
also leave at the same time.
Do you have childcare?
Yes we
run a separate crčche during Sunday Morning services
What is the preaching and music like?
The
minister, elders and some members who lead worship seek to
present God’s message in a way that is relevant to modern life.
We use a variety of music and learn new songs to supplement the
traditional so that all tastes are catered for and our worship
is enhanced.
We also have a music group who focus on playing for special
services.
What should I wear to church?
Anything you like.
Don't give a second thought to what you're wearing. We're more
concerned with meeting your real life needs than what you wear.
Dress usually ranges from blue jeans and t-shirts to business
suits and ties - all are welcome!
We want to get married in Emmanuel, how do we
do this ?
Christian
marriage is making sacred, life-long vows before God; it is not
about satisfying family wishes or a “nice background for the
photographs”. Start by coming to Sunday worship, feel
comfortable in Christian worship and then speak with the
Minister at least
6-9 months before your ‘hoped-for’ date
How do I get directions to Emmanuel URC.
- Click here
for direction details
Do you have members?
Yes,
although all are welcome to join us for worship and no-one is
ever pressured into considering membership. Those
interested to learn more can join one
of our
Enriching our Discipleship courses that run periodically and
even after this there is
no obligation to take up membership.
How do I get involved?
By
coming to meet us…….sharing in our activities and worship,
joining a home-group and helping in our service-projects. Those who welcome you on arrival can
introduce you to one of church Elders who would be happy to
assist you in finding the way that feels most appropriate for
you initially.
I want my child to be baptized, what’s the first step?
Contact the
Minister
or in their absence the
Church Secretary.
They will meet with you and talk to you about baptism and the
other options that the United Reformed Church offer – Dedication
and Thanksgiving. This should help you decide what each
option really means and what is best for you and your child.
I want to be baptised as a believer,
what’s the next step ?
In the URC,
those who come to a mature decision to commit their life to
Jesus may wish to be baptised as believers. For those, who have
not been previously baptised as infants/children, this is matter
of joining us in life and worship before discussion with the
Elders. Obviously, both you and the congregation need to get to
know each other before discussing your baptism with either the
Minister or one of the Elders.
Do you have a doctrinal statement ?
Yes
-
See our Statement of Beliefs
How
big is your church?
The church can accommodate
up to 150 people
and we love those occasions when all our seats are full! |
