You are very welcome!
You are very welcome to join our church community, whether you are wanting to take your your first steps in being a Christian, wanting to strengthen your faith, or visiting Forest Row. The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.
Where and When
We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you will be greeted by someone from our Welcome Team who will show you are amenities and help you where to sit.
We sometimes serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 10am, before the service begins, but always at the end of services. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.
Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.
Our Services
The main service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, teaching and prayer. Sung worship is led by our band (most Sundays) or with video songs, all accompanied with lyrics. We also share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. A message/sermon that is bible based that we can apply to our everyday life will be given by either one of our church members or a guest speaker. We serve Communion every 4th Sunday (check our calendar) to which everyone attending the service is welcome wherever you are on your Christian journey. There is opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service, and warm fellowship over a tea, coffee, biscuits and (should we be blessed) cake!
What about my kids?
All of our Sunday services are appropriate for families and children of all ages. There are toys, books and puzzles to keep smaller ones occupied. We are relaxed about children who may share their experiences of the service noisily, however if parents and carers would prefer to take them out of the service there is provision for that too:
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Creche (0 months to 3 years). There is a discrete and safe place for parents and carers of young Children and welcome to use should they require somewhere outside of the service.
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Sunday School Our church has provided this form of worship for children (3-7 years) and (7-11 years) but is currently under review when there is sufficient demand, but we would love to run it again, so please bring your children. If you have lots of kids then please inform us in advance and we will explore providing a something for them.
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Young people (15+ years) Are all welcome to attend our main service.
Getting Connected
Small Groups
While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.
Serving and Volunteering
If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team by emailing us.
Other Ministries
We also support the following ministries:
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CAP - Christians Against Poverty
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Baptist Ministry
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Our chosen International Ministry, Tek Ura
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit. |
Leadership
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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.
Best Wishes
(Handwritten Signature)