FAQs

Here are 7 things that you might like to know:

1. Who is welcome?

Anyone and everyone! You'll find every type of person walking alongside you. We are less interested in someone's past and present and more interested in how we are all learning to follow and worship Jesus Christ together. Imagine you got all your extended family together for a party.

2. I don't like noise. I'm looking for something reflective and thoughtful

Try the one of the quieter services.

3. What do I wear?

No-one expects people to wear their ‘Sunday best’. Some of people come smartly dressed; others like jeans or shorts (even in winter). It is up to you.

4. How long are the services and how do they differ?

The earlier on Sunday, the shorter the service and the more structured it is.

We recognise that everyone is different so the services are called 'congregations' because people congregate in different ways. If you like hymns then we have it; loud contemporary music then we provide that too; no music - we offer that as well; informal and chilled - that is offered; something with a clear structure and recognisably Anglican - yes... you're likely to find something for you here. What unites them is the shared belief in the accuracy of the Bible and that we preach from the Bible in order to shape our lives for life.

3. What do I do when I come in? What about buggies and wheelchairs?

You'll be welcomed at the door and invited to come in. You can just say 'hello' or you can say that you've seen this bit of the website and would like to be told a bit about what goes on. Sit anywhere where there is a space. You keep your coat and belongings with you. There’s room for buggies and wheelchairs.

4. Children?

We love children! That is why we have a team dedicated to them on the staff. Children are welcome and we don’t mind noise.

5. What do you believe?

We're an Anglican Church and part of the Church of England so our beliefs are well known. We're here to help people explore questions of life, death, faith and eternity. We hold the Bible to be God's Words and that Jesus Christ is God. There are different views about what this might mean but we're all agreed that we hold the Bible and Jesus Christ to be of immense importance.

6. Communion

We have gluten free and alcohol free options - just mention it to the person giving communion as you go up. You can find out when we have a Communion service by looking at the Sunday information.

7. What happens after the service?

This is a chance to meet some great people and get a tea or coffee. It is all free.

8. What is the policy on Safeguarding?

We have adopted the Safeguarding policy of the Diocese of Guildford. We have a dedicated Safeguarding Officer (Jenny Lansdowne). If you have any concerns about safeguarding you can contact Jenny Lansdowne (via the church office), a member of the clergy or PCC (see information at the base of the website home page) or you may contact Guildford Diocese directly. See here for more information.