You're welcome!
If you're new to WCC, you're very welcome - whether you are a Christian, someone who is investigating faith, or just inquisitive about what goes on! If you've not been to Church before, or haven't been in a while, here's some answers to common questions, to help you feel at home.
Meeting online
As is the case with most churches, we're meeting online to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. We meet using Zoom, which allows us to remain an interactive community.
If you’d like to dial in, you’re really welcome. You’re free to participate as much or as little as you like, and if you’re more comfortable with your video off, that’s fine too. Click here for details of the Zoom links.
What does a morning service include?
There's some variety in our Sunday meetings, but most of them include the following key elements:
- Singing - normally 2 or 3 songs over the course of the service. Words are put up on a screen, and you are welcome to join in, or not to sing if you prefer.
- Prayer - for all kinds of local, national and international needs, as well as time to bring our own prayers to God. Most people will sit or stand, but you are welcome to kneel if you like.
- A talk - someone will give an engaging talk for 20-30 minutes on a passage or topic from the Bible.
- Catching up - after the service, for those who would like to, there's the chance to stay on in "breakout rooms", and chat with three or four other people. If you're new, there's no pressure to stay - but it can be a great way to get to know a few friendly faces.
What are the timings?
We meet every Sunday morning at 10:30am, and the service lasts up to an hour and a half.
What should I wear?
Come in your casual clothes, and you'll fit right in. There's no dress code.
What about kids?
Our style of meeting is quite informal, and kids are encouraged to join in with the worship as much as they feel comfortable. About 15 minutes into the service, the meeting leader will suggest some more creative and hands-on ways for the young people to engage, normally away from screens!
Do you make provision for disabilities?
For many people living with disabilities, online meeting has levelled the playing field. However we're aware that some disabilities make video calling difficult, and we'd like to make church as accessible as possible. If you're concerned, or if you have a question about a particular need, please do get in touch at office@wheatleycommunitychurch.org.
What if I'm not a Christian? Or if I'm not sure what I believe?
Like we said - you're most welcome. Our heart is that everyone who comes through the doors should experience God's love and have a chance to explore that as much as they want to. If you have questions and want to talk, or would like to pray with someone, we'd love to do that - but nobody will force a conversation or a viewpoint on you!