I’m interested in going to church, but don’t know where to start
All our churches are access friendly and have toilet facilities. Tuddenham church is at the top of a steep hill, and although there’s a footpath, there isn’t a road directly to the church door, which can be difficult if you have mobility issues. If that’s you, please get in touch with our Churchwardens for advice and help.
If you have a friend who goes, then they’ll probably be happy to take you along and help you through the service. If you’d rather go on your own, just let the welcome person at the door that you’re new and, if you like, they can find someone who you can sit with. If you sit nearer the back you’ll be able to see what other people are doing. Feel free to ask questions.
All three churches in our Benefice group have toilets and access ramps. Tuddenham Church has been for hundreds of years at the top of a hill, but can be more easily accessed from the back.
We welcome everyone, including those who are not sure about faith. You do not have to be a local person to join us, but we do serve the local community.
Our worship
Worship is expressing to God what he means to us, individually and as a congregation. Traditional church worship may consist of hymns and prayers. Our services contain worship, readings and usually a talk (sermon). Prayers are offered and hymns sung. You, your family and friends are all welcome.
We offer a variety of Sunday and mid-week services. Check our calendar or our notice sheet. Services last up to an hour and communion lasts about an hour. We offer refreshments after the service, but don’t feel you have to stay if you don’t want to.
Family Service is suitable for all, including children. Morning Worship is a service without communion, but still has hymns and prayers.
Communion is the service where bread and wine are shared, as a memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Find out more here. You are always welcome to come to the altar rail for a blessing.
How will I know what to do?
The person who welcomes you at the door will hand you a service book to follow, and can direct you to someone who can help you through the service if you’d like. You do not have to join in with spoken words, prayers or hymns until you are ready to do that. You do not need to stand, and are not expected to if standing is difficult for you.
Wear what you are comfortable wearing. “Sunday Best” is not expected. Do not worry about money. If you enjoy being with us, and would like to support us financially, then please do. We leave a plate at the back of the church or you can use bank transfer.