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The buildings we worship in are not important; the
people who worship are.
Our church belongs to the Anglican Communion, but we are
from many different Christian backgrounds and this is reflected in our
worship. Most are native English speakers, but we have others for whom
English is a second or third language.
We worship at present in four locations; we meet in
prayer, bible study and home groups in many more places; we feel close in
spirit although often far apart in geography.
Some of us have retired to this beautiful part of France;
others are working; others are not yet walking. Most are expatriates, but
with a strong sense of belonging to the communities in which we live.
Some of us have just arrived; some will be here for a
short time. Others have been worshipping here for 30 or 40 years. 'Here'
covers an area larger than Wales.
We
have all found a home in this church; there are many others who would and
will find the same.
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 Fred,
Puycelci:
'Many of us here have not had the
opportunity to join others in worship on a regular basis for many years. The
spirit of Christian fellowship which has developed rapidly among us in
Puycelci is a fresh exciting experience which is filling our lives with
hope and joy.'
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 Ann, Cahors:
'The
Church in Cahors is the focus of a caring community where all-comers experience
genuine friendliness and a warm welcome.'
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 Mike, Cahors:
'On Sundays, we find a unity of belief, at
times a powerful spirit, which we've rarely experienced before. We come away uplifted. One factor is the close friendship we've
formed with the rest of our home group, and a deeper understanding of what
we have previously professed to believe without coming close to God.'
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 Samantha, Toulouse:
'The Chaplaincy is a real “resource” for
the English-speaking community here in Toulouse – in terms of friendships,
support and Christian input. The Sunday School, Junior Church,
Summer Children’s Club and other young people’s activities (as well as the
Caring, Bible Study and Prayer groups) help to bring a real sense of us
being a family together. We have people from a wide range of church
backgrounds who “normally” wouldn’t worship together in the same “church” –
I feel that we really benefit from learning from the experiences of others
in our own journeys of faith. I certainly have grown in my faith; I thank
God for that.'
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 ‘Famille nombreuse’, Limoux
(what their Mum and Dad say!):
We like going
to the Limoux Worship Centre because;
It provides a
Christian reference point for our family.
The children like going to Sunday Club with their
friends.
It offers the children a chance to explore
religion in a secular state.
It allows us as parents to continue our
Christian growth.
We enjoy singing and praising God.
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