Frequently Asked Questions (Click on Questions for answers)
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CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN WITH ME TO CHURCH?
Yes
very definitely! At our Sunday morning worship gatherings we
regularly get many children and young people with ages ranging
from a few weeks upwards. We have an area at the back of church
where children and parents can be together. Or for some there
is a crèche manned by volunteers. We hope that you and
your children will be comfortable with us.
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I'M NOT SURE I BELIEVE IN JESUS BUT I WANT TO FIND OUT MORE.
CAN YOU HELP ME?
We
have found that many people with questions like yours have found
an Alpha course helpful. This encourages asking the sort of
questions you may have in a relaxed atmosphere, usually with
a meal. If you want to know more about this please contact Annie
di Casteglione on 01782 658194. For more information on Alpha
www.alpha.org. You may also
find www.rejesus.co.uk
helpful.
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I READ THAT THE VICAR HAD BEEN TAKEN TO COURT - WHAT HAPPENED?
By
mid 2003 our weekly Tiny Tots meetings had become so popular
that we had difficulty in the available space. The font
was moved to a new location within the church. It was done without
a faculty (ecclesiastical planning permission) and complaints
were received. In the ensuing discussions there was misunderstanding
and confusion and the Chancellor took the Vicar and Churchwardens
to a church court (Consistory Court). In summary the Chancellor
has allowed the font
to remain in its new position conditional on the area being
enhanced. A proposition will be made by the PCC to incorporate
this move within a more general reordering, which will include
replacing the pews with chairs. http://www.ecclawsoc.org.uk/documents/recent_judgments_2004.pdf
top of page 7 gives a summary of the case.
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CAN I JUST COME ALONG AND SEE IF I LIKE THE STYLE OF WORKSHIP?
Yes with pleasure. If you come to our 10.30 gathering and have
time we suggest you stay afterwards for tea or coffee. Please
introduce yourself and tell us your impressions.
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