What to expect
Who we areWe are ordinary people living ordinary lives, who share an extraordinary hope for peace, love and restoration of all that is broken in the world and in human lives. We gather in church to worship the God who gives us this hope and to strengthen each other as we seek to make it a reality in our lives. We are a friendly and sociable bunch, who can't wait to mingle and share tea and coffee again. Under current regulations we are not allowed to socialise inside the building and only chat in small groups outside the church. But new faces are, of course, just as welcome as always and we'll make sure you know how everything works and are as happy as ever to be in touch for longer conversations in other ways if you leave contact details. What are services like?Our worship is relatively quiet and meditative. It is an opportunity to leave the business and stress of the everyday behind, become still and listen out for God's guidance. In our regular weekly services, we acknowledge our need for God's grace, pray for and receive God's forgiveness, listen to readings from the Bible and reflections on what those mean for us now, and pray for the needs of the world. In Holy Communion services we share bread (and in non-pandemic times wine) in memory of Jesus' death and resurrection, as he taught his disciples at his last supper with them. We get sent out into the world with God's blessing. So there is space for listening, space for saying prayers together (don't worry, words are provided), space for quiet reflection, and sometimes listening to music. Most of our services use the Common Worship liturgies, and if you are curious about the details, you can check them out here. The nuts & boltsWhere and when?We meet in St Michael's Church in Helston at 9.30am on Thursdays and 8.00am and 9.30am on Sundays. Sunday services in Wendron start at 10.30. Other services for special occassions are advertised on our calendar and events pages. People tend to arrive about five minutes or so before the service starts. What to bring/what to wearThere is no legal requirement anymore to wear face masks, but they are still recommended in enclosed spaces, especially when singing takes place. In order to allow those who are medically more vulnerable to attend and be as safe as possible, we urge everyone to continue wearing masks for now. Any other questionsPlease don't hesitate to get in touch. There's a range of contact details of people who are more than happy to give further info here. Most of all, we are looking forward to meeting you.
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