When I arrive
As you arrive at Braniel Church one of our really friendly welcome team will meet you at the door, introduce themselves and show you around our building, including our sanctuary space (where our worship services mostly take place), our cafe area and if applicable our youth and childrens facilities. They will even offer to sit with you if that would make you feel more comfortable or you can sit on your own. (Completely up to you)
What does a typical church service look like?
At Braniel Church, we are open and flexible to how we conduct worship. We are conscious that all worship services should have at least:
- Prayer time
- A talk/sermon/lesson
- Sung worship (Hymns and/or worship songs)
- Reading of the bible
We are however flexible with how we set up for worship dependant on theme and subject. Sometimes we sit in rows, sometimes we sit around tables, we've even been know to sit "in the round" before. Sometimes we have coffee/tea during the service and sometimes we open up the coffee space after. Keep a check on our social media channels and websites if you want to check which it is week by week.
What shall I Wear?
Our suggestion is, come as you are. Wear whatever you are comfortable wearing. You will find men in suits and ladies in dresses, but you'll also find guys in shorts, girls in jeans and kids in their finest tracksuits and trainers! What you wear really isn't important to us , more that you feel comfortable when you are here.
Do I need to bring anything?
Not necessarily. If you had a bible and you wanted to bring that, that'd be cool. You may want to even bring a notebook and pen. (Most people use phones or tablets for this too now). But otherwise bring yourself and your family that is what's most important. We also collect an offering during the service. The box sits at the back and there is no pressure to contribute at all, but if you wanted to help with the work of Braniel Church, of course we would appreciate your contribution. (But its by no means compulsory).
Will I be asked to do anything?
Not until you tell us, that you're comfortable enough to. We want you to be comfortable and happy as part of our family. We have no doubt you will quickly and we really look forward to seeing you.
