YOUR FIRST SUNDAY
No pressure. Just come and see.
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About two hours
Lively worship, prayer and a Bible message, from 10:30 to around 12:30. Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.
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Kids and teens welcome
From November: youth group (11–16) on the 1st Sunday, Kids for Christ (4–11) on the 3rd, during the service.
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Stay for coffee
Everyone is welcome to stay for a drink and a chat afterwards. It's the best way to meet the church family.
OUR MISSION
Every person a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:18–20 · We are all given the ministry of reconciliation — Christ's ambassadors.
OUR VISION
A church where every believer is equipped, sent and serving — in homes, workplaces, schools and streets — until all people know Christ.
1 Peter 2:9 · “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…”
Reach UP
Equipped — rooted in worship, the Word and prayer.
Reach IN
Every person called — growing and serving together.
Reach OUT
Sent — into homes, workplaces, schools and streets.
OUR VALUES
Five things that shape how we live
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Every person called
No spectators: every believer has a gift.
Ephesians 4:11–12
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Mission in everyday life
Ministry isn't confined to Sunday.
Colossians 3:23
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Generations together
Young and old serve side by side.
1 Timothy 4:12 · Psalm 71:18
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Gospel at the centre
Christ crucified and risen.
1 Corinthians 15:3–4 · Romans 1:16
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Prayer-powered
We depend on the Spirit.
Acts 1:8 · Zechariah 4:6
THIS WEEK AT ST ERKENWALD'S
Something on most days
SUN · 10:30
Sunday Worship
Worship, prayer and Bible teaching. Coffee after.
WED · 19:30
Prayer Call
Pray together from home on WhatsApp.
WED · 10:00
Stay & Play
Babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. Term time.
THU · 19:00
Bible Study
In church on Thursday evenings, online at 8pm.
WED · 13:00
Renew: Peace
Two quiet hours in a stressful week. It's okay not to be okay.
FRI · 10:30
Friday Bible Study
Our daytime Lifegroup: Bible, prayer and friendship.
FOR EVERY AGE
Church is for the whole family
4–11
Kids for Christ
Fun, faith and friendship on the 3rd Sunday, during the service. From 15 November.
DAILY RHYTHM OF PRAYER
Wherever you are, pray with us twice a day.
10:02
“Ask the Lord of the harvest…” · Luke 10:2
7:14
“If my people… will humble themselves and pray” · 2 Chronicles 7:14
READ THE BIBLE TOGETHER · OCTOBER
Lamentations 4–5 & Ezekiel 1–29
A MESSAGE FROM OUR VICAR
“Whether you've been here for years or are looking for a new church family, you are warmly welcome at St Erkenwald's. Let's deepen our faith together.”
Rev Urbain Yombe · Priest in Charge
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