Colne Avenue Baptist Church

		We meet every Sunday at 10:30am, and the service will usually be finished by 12 noon, sometimes a little earlier. No matter who you are or what you believe, you are very welcome to join us! If you are travelling by car there is a small car park to the side of the building, or roadside parking is available in the area. Please be careful not to block in any of our neighbours. Whether you have been to church many times or it is your first time, visiting a church can be very daunting! So you know what to expect, the first thing is to come as you are. There is no smart dress code or anything like that - just be yourself.
As you arrive, you will be greeted by one of the church members who will be available to answer any questions you may have. We are a friendly church, so people are very likely to talk to you and make you feel very welcome right from the outset. The service itself usually starts with singing. The Bible talks about singing praises to God and worshiping Him through music, so we do that together. It is okay not to know the songs - there is often a song which is new to the whole church so you will not be alone! We sing a mixture of old and new songs and the words are shown on a screen. If you would rather just sit and watch, that is absolutely fine. There is no pressure to take part in anything at all.
		The service will also include a reading from the Bible, a talk, and prayer. If you have children with you, we have childrens classes and activities for those of a primary school age. Our volunteers are fully DBS checked. Sometimes we share bread and wine together, called Communion. If you are not sure what this is, or what it involved, that is okay. Everything will be explained throughout the service. Afterwards, we have refreshments available, free of charge, and we would love for you to join us and meet us - giving us a chance to get to you know too.