This informal service brings together prayers, music and activities around a theme. In this service we draw on the gifts and talents of people of all ages, worshipping together. We don’t usually celebrate Communion at this service, which happens at the evening service instead. Importantly, at all of these services, we want everyone to feel comfortable and to move around as they need. There is a play area with sofas, books and toys and a table with colouring and activities for anyone who wishes to use them.

We meet from 5.30pm with tea/coffee and biscuits/cake. At 6pm we celebrate a short, accessible communion service. We try and use modern hymns and worship songs. The sermon may be a talk or a discussion.

On the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month we celebrate Communion (the Eucharist) using traditional words and prayers (liturgy). This doesn’t mean that we use ‘thee’ and ‘thou’ but that some of the words might not be everyday sorts of words and we worship together more formally. We sing hymns that are often more traditional but add in some more modern worship songs that we know well. Children’s groups take place during part of the service giving them the chance to explore the readings and themes in a more accessible way.

The church is open at 5.30pm until 6.30pm for prayer and reflection. Quiet music may be playing and there is always someone available to talk to.

We use shorter, more accessible words and prayers to celebrate the communion on these Sundays, often using more modern hymns and worship songs. Sometimes we introduce music that is new to us. Children stay in for the whole service, but we have activities and crafts available for those that want to move around.

We meet at 5.30pm with tea/coffee and biscuits/cake. At 6pm we join together for night prayer (compline), a service of quietness and reflection. This may include some music.