Sundays
Our worship together follows a variety of forms - from traditional to contemporary; from quiet & reflective to lively & interactive. We strive to keep all our worship Christ centred and Bible based, allowing the Holy Spirit to inspire us, lead us, speak to us and transform us as we worship God.
Note for hearing aid users: the sanctuary and the church hall are equipped with a loop system for the benefit of hearing aid users.
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9 am service
This service usually follows a familiar Methodist format - hymns, prayers, Bible readings and sermon.
Music is led by one of our organists or pianists.
Tea and Coffee are served in the church kitchen after the 9 am service.
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10.45 am service*
Various styles of worship - all-age, alternative, "traditional" With organ, piano, or Worship Group (Choir on the first Sunday of the month). Children and young people participate in worship for the first or last fifteen minutes. In order to help all, especially visitors and newcomers, to enter into worship, words and images are projected onto a screen.
Please note: at 10.45 there is a creche for young children and babies in the church hall. The service can be heard in the creche room via a loudspeaker.
Tea and Coffee are served in the church hall after the 10.45 am service.
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Youth Church
For 3's - 16's every Sunday morning. Meet in the hall 10.40 am. Youth Church joins in the first fifteen minutes of the 10.45 service before moving on to their own groups (sometimes Youth Church will instead join the end of the 10.45 service for Communion). 12 noon finish. Visiting children or young people are welcome!
N.B. No Youth Church on days of parade service, all-age service and
circuit all-age events (Passion for Worship and
breakfast@9)
6 pm service*
Usually "traditional" format - hymns, prayers, Bible readings and sermon. The choir often contributes to this service
Holy Communion
Holy Communion (The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper) is celebrated approximately once a month at each of the Sunday Services. All who love the Lord Jesus are welcome to receive communion.
Messy Church
Sunday afternoons 4pm as announced - a time together for activities, learning, praise and food - not just for children!
T.E.R.C.Y.
The Elm Ridge Church Youth meets alternate Sundays at 7.30pm and as announced
*Recording of Services
We tape all 10.45 am & 6 pm services. To borrow a tape, enquire at the sound desk or at the church office (282491). Tapes can be delivered to your door. If you would prefer a CD please say so - as technology moves on we need to know which format is best for you. The days of tape cassettes are numbered!