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View detailed profile Advanced or search site with Search Forums Advanced. The main point of this topic: I would like to try out a Methodist service some time but since I've never had any exposure to them I'm not sure what to expect. Do I need to dress really nicely?
Will I be expected to bring a Bible or hymn book? Will it be ok to not take part of communion? If you want more background, here is some tangential information: I'm at a point in my life where I would like to find a church service I feel comfortable in, even though I don't consider myself a Christian. As a kid I was in Southern Baptist and Pentacostal services - you might have called these people "holy rollers".
I'm ok with people doing those things, but its not for me. I also have tried the non-denominational churches that are popular right now, and while I like how active they are sometimes in the community I'm not comfortable with the entertainment format of their services.
I went to a Church of Christ and I liked how intense they were about reading scripture, but I felt they were too rigid for me. I also don't believe in the infallibility of the Bible itself, so that puts me at odds with CoC.
My problem with Catholocism is what I consider idolatry within their religion. So again I have a fundamental belief that puts me at odds with that flavor of Christianity as well. Some of our members still come to church very smartly dressed suit and tie but no hats for the ladies , others of us wear our suits during the week and are glad to come in jeans and T-shirts.
We also wear traditional African dress, student hoodies, homemade jumpers and perhaps a dressing-up costume if you are part of our Junior Church! Our worship starts at ; some people will arrive early to prepare the building, but most arrive between and The service lasts on average one hour.
An all-age service usually the first Sunday of the month may be a bit shorter. Services of Holy Communion tend to be a bit longer approx. Coffee, tea and biscuits are served after each service, and if you stop and chat, then you could be at church for a further minutes — but that is entirely up to you! The welcome is always given by a member of the church who is the duty-steward.
The leader of the service may be our minister or a Local Preacher. Local Preachers are not ordained and have been trained by the Methodist Church as preachers — they come from all backgrounds and across all ages. This variety of preachers is a rich strength of Methodism as Local Preachers are well-placed to make connections between their secular lives and the Gospel message.
The names of all the preachers are published in advance and can be found in the Calendar of Events. Site map. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of having your image potentially captured and viewable on the internet, please take a look at our Photography and Videography policy. Yes, you can call our office at The office is staffed Monday through Thursday and the system will collect your after-hours message. You can also email the Office Manager at cumchb cumchb.
What kind of church are you? What music do you play or sing? What should I wear? Will I have to stand up and introduce myself?
Do I have to become a member of the church? If you celebrate communion do I have to partake? Can I bring kids to the service? Do you pass an offering plate? Does your service include Bible readings? Does your service include a sermon?
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