All Saints’ is a vibrant and growing church. We’re committed to God’s word; to prayer; and to our mission ‘Going for growth in Christ’. There’s lots going on at All Saints both on Sundays and through the week. Join us on Sundays for two different services. 8:00am is a ‘traditional’ spoken service and 10:15am is a service open to all, from the most experienced church goer, to those who’ve never really ‘done’ church, and just want to find out more about Christian things, or hear what God has to say about the big questions life throws our way.
Here are some answers to some common questions you might have about attending All Saints' for the first time.
Will Children be welcome? —We welcome kids of all ages to All Saints’. You’ll find lots of other young families together on a Sunday. We spend the first portion of our service worshipping together and then the children split off into age specific groups.
Baby Changing Facilities: These are located down the corridor to the left as you face the front – don’t worry if you’ve forgotten something: its fully stocked with nappies and wipes. An upper room with comfortable chairs is available for nursing moms if you prefer some privacy.
Sparklers: (ages 6 months to 4 years) meets upstairs in the church right before the sermon starts. The leader of the service will mention when the Sparklers are going out from the front. You can go with your kids to help them settle, stay with them or you can leave them with the caring and experienced team. Sparklers have a great time, plus if you do stay there’s a large TV monitor where you can follow along with the service.
X:Plorers: (ages 5-10) and those in Route 180 (ages 11-14) will leave the church building and go with their leaders to the church centre a few doors down. There they will learn more about God through games, crafts, and other activities. We will be sure to let you know when these groups go out and they will be back before the end of the service.
When do I stand, sit down, sing, kneel?—You won’t be caught out standing when you’re supposed to kneel or trying to mumble along with a response that you don’t know. (Tell your knees to relax, we rarely kneel) Everything about the service will be explained by someone up front and anything you need to read or do will be on the screens.
What do I wear?--Wear whatever makes you comfortable. Some of us wear ties every Sunday, and some of us always wear jeans and t-shirts.
What about communion?—Twice a month we remember how Jesus offered his life on our behalf by celebrating the Lord’s Supper or Communion (This is the bit with the wine and the bread you always see on TV shows). We usually do it at the end of the service and there’s absolutely no obligation to participate. You’re more than welcome to stay at your seat or to come up with those taking communion, but just have someone pray for you. This too will be explained when you come, so don’t worry about remembering all the details now.
Where should I park?—If you can and are early enough please park in spaces further from the building to allow others’ closer parking. As all parking is on street, we also ask that you park considerately to avoid blocking the driveways of village residents and Loose’s narrow streets.
After the service—There will be coffee, tea and biscuits located by the kitchen. It will be easy to find just look for the never-ending queue. If you're interested in more information about our groups or in one of the books recommended during the service, our bookstall is at the back of the church and there are pamphlets by the door.
