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This week we are learning ‘from a letter to the Romans, remembering that we are all part of the body of Christ and considering what our superpowers might be?’ We will be creating some cardboard puppets. If you want to try this activity at home, you will need: card, scissors, pencil, split pins, and string.
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This week we are learning from the early church and hearing about how they lived life differently. We are challenging ourselves to look for the things we have, that we could share with others or give away to someone in need.
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This week we are learning from a parable that Jesus talked about sheep and goats and looking out for those in need around us. We will be creating some glasses to help us see things differently and notice those in need. If you want to try this activity at home, you will need: card, scissors, coloured pens/pencils, other items to decorate e.g., stickers, glue or sticky tape
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This week we are learning from ‘Jesus' example of serving and washing his disciples’ feet.’ We will be creating 'cheesy feet' snacks. If you want to try this activity at home, you will need: puff pastry , grated cheese, tomato or red pepper (chopped into small pieces) , baking paper and baking tray, foot shaped biscuit cutter, or cardboard, pencil and scissors (to make own cutting template)
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This week we hear from ‘a letter to the Galatians and reflect on making good choices and ‘serving one another humbly in love’!’ We will also be making something to help you make good choices, you will need a square of paper and some colouring pens.
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Children and families worshipping together at home have created a short video. The theme this week is 'Who is the greatest?' and we learn about a time when the disciples were arguing. They will be making plate spinners. If you want to try this activity at home, you will need: card (or paper), coloured pens/pencils, scissors, and a split pin.
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The theme this week is 'It’s not fair!' The video includes: a story from the bible, a prayer, an activity to try at home and a song. We will also be making some calm bottles. To join in at home you will need an empty plastic bottle, water, glitter sequins and food colouring.
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This week we are exploring the theme of ‘Remember to share and be fair’ We will be making sweet crunchy breadstick snacks. To join in at home you will need: some breadsticks, chocolate sprinkles, greaseproof paper, paper , colouring pens/pencils , scissors and sticky tape
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This week we are are exploring the story of when Jesus had breakfast on the beach with his friends and making Damper bread on a campfire.
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This week we are exploring the story of two of Jesus' friends on the road to Emmaus.
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Hello
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

New to Church?

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 St Margaret’s Church for our Sunday Services . We now have two services of differing styles on offer, Holy Communion will be celebrated at one of these services every week. 
 
The first service starts at 8:45am and this will be BCP (Book of Common Prayer) traditional worship with hymns.
 
The second service starts at 10:15am and will be more contemporary worship with band led music. Groups for under 18's will be held, starting off in church together. Communion will be held at one service each week.
 
We will hold a Unified service at 10am celebrating the best of both traditions. This will be for occasions such as Remembrance Sunday, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, and our Patronal Festival. We will also come together as one church family when there is a 5th Sunday in the month.  

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 on our Sides Team, please make yourself known, that you are visiting for the first time so that we may give you a welcome pack.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after each service.  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 Sides Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is also a disabled toilet and baby changing facilities.

Our Service

Each service begins with a warm welcome from our Rector. We have a mixture of services, comprising of Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, BCP Communion, Morning Worship and All Together. Our music is organ and band. We typically have 3 or 4 songs. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. Our Rector will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. There is always an opportunity to receive private prayer at the end of the service.

What about my children?

We have a great programme lined up for children of all ages:

  • Bubbles (3-5 years)
  • Juniors (6-11 years)
  • Ignite (11-14 years)
  • Youth (14+ years)
Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs, and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy.

The children’s group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games, and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes, usually around 11.15am.


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. 
 
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.
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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

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