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Coming
to our Church for the first time
We
hope that you will always feel welcome at any of our centres of worship,
but walking into a church for the first time can be daunting.
Here are some hints:
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There may well be other newcomers that day. We are used to
meeting new people.
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Someone should be at the door to meet you and give you the books
you will need. They are there to answer any questions you may have.
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You can sit wherever you like. There are no reserved seats.
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We usually stand to sing, and sit or kneel to pray, but don't
worry if you think you've got it wrong.
There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way.
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It is very good to laugh at jokes in the sermon.
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If it is a Holy Communion service we go up to the altar and hold
out our hands to receive the bread and wine. Just watch someone.
If you are a member of the Christian Church you are welcome to
receive communion, but if that is not right for you please still come up to
the altar - but bring an order of service booklet with you and we will know
just to give you a blessing. If you prefer, you may stay in your seat.
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If you'd like to, please stay behind for tea or coffee
after the service. You'll be made very welcome, and it's an ideal
opportunity to get to know people.
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