If you’re thinking about coming to St Margaret’s for the first time, we want to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Whether you’ve been to church before or this is entirely new to you, we’re here to welcome you.
Arriving at Church
When you arrive for our 10.30am Sunday Holy Communion Service, one of our friendly welcomers will greet you at the door. They’ll be happy to help with anything you need. On your right-hand side, as you come in, you’ll find the toilets and a small kitchenette. If at any point you’d like a drink, feel free to help yourself or ask a welcomer, they’re here to assist.
Seating
There’s no reserved seating at St Margaret’s, you’re free to sit wherever you feel most comfortable. Most seating is in traditional pews, but we also have tables and chairs at the back of the church if that suits you better. If you use a mobility scooter, don’t worry, you’re welcome to bring it in with you.
For Families
with Young Children
We love having children in our church, so please don’t worry if they make noise or move around, they’re very much part of our community! If you have babies or preschoolers, we have toys at the back of the church to keep them entertained, and you’re welcome to breastfeed anywhere. If you’d prefer a quiet, private space, just let us know, and we’ll be happy to arrange that for you.
For primary-aged children, we run the 252 Kids Club every Sunday during the service. This takes place in the Millennium Centre, the building on your right as you come in from the Cricketers Car Park.
The Service
Our Holy Communion Service lasts around 1 hour and 10 minutes and follows a structure that’s easy to follow, whether you’re familiar with it or not. Everything you need will be in the service booklet or displayed on the screen at the front. If the words are in bold type, that’s your cue to join in with everyone else; the other words will be said by the person leading the service.
Here’s what you can expect during the service:
- The service begins with a traditional hymn, led by our robed choir, with the words displayed on the screen.
- After the first Bible reading (which you can follow in the pew Bibles), we sing two contemporary worship songs.
- Following the exchange of peace, we sing another contemporary worship song.
- During Communion, our robed choir will sing, and then the service will close with another traditional hymn led by the choir.
What to Wear
There’s no dress code at St Margaret’s, come as you are, and wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
Watch Previous Services
If you’d like to get a feel for what our services are like, you can watch previous services by clicking here. This will give you a good sense of what happens during a Sunday service.
After the Service
Once the service has ended, there’s a chance to enjoy refreshments and meet new friends. We’d love to have a chat with you, so feel free to stay and get to know us.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Margaret’s!