Join us on a Sunday
The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know what to expect on a Sunday morning.
Where and When
We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early so that you can feel settled before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be able to direct you where to go next.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service finishes. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free. If the sun is shining, some people like to sit outside. There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.
Our Service
The main service begins at 10.30am and ends at about 11.45am. During the service, we typically have 5 or 6 songs, with a mix of traditional and contemporary. Here are four examples of songs we regularly sing.
There will be readings from the Bible, a time for prayer, as well as news and notices about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will share a sermon that is Bible-based and that we can apply to our everyday life. There is an opportunity to give financially to the church, but that is totally voluntary. We share Communion once a month, usually on the third Sunday.
Children's work
We welcome children at SRBC. Every week, we run SPACE, which is a group for pre-school and primary-aged children. All our SPACE leaders and helpers are trained and DBS-verified. We also provide activities for children during the service, if they don't want to go to SPACE. Once a month, we run a group for 13-18-year-olds during the Sunday service.
What's What
Over the last 10 years or so, we have been delighted to welcome a number of adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health challenges to SRBC. We work hard to include them in all aspects of church life. Once a month, we run What's What during a Sunday service (usually the last Sunday of the month) for them. All leaders and helpers are trained and DBS-verified. If you want more information about this group, then get in touch.
Sight Loss Friendly Church
We try to help everyone worship God when we gather. This means we provide additional aids to those with sight loss. For example, we circulate song lyrics in advance to a blind church member so she can prepare for worship. We have tablets with the service content for those who struggle to read the screen. We aim to follow advice from The Torch Trust.
Serving and volunteering
If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, have a chat with Steven or one of the Trustees.
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit. |
Steven Hewitt, 01/05/2023