Church Community - Not Just a Building - St John the Baptist, Coley

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Coley Church Community: Not Just a building

When our Christian faith is challenged we must speak out. We demonstrate our faith in our lives by living through Christ and showing how much the cross means to us. We know that the cross is empty because Christ has risen.

You don’t need faith to join us – you just need an interest in what we offer, faith will come in time.

We are sinners just like everyone else. We aspire to overcome the “holier than thou” image so often perceived as part and parcel of faith. We have the same needs and the same faults as everyone else and strive to be open, friendly and caring.

We all need to worship freely, guided by the Spirit, using modern language that we all can understand. Most importantly, we need to be happy in worship - church is not a doctor’s waiting room!

Many people are searching for greater meaning in existence and need more of God in their lives.

Churches are often stereotyped as “organ funds”, focused on money. We are not about ‘appearance’ or what looks good; we are a community of friendly people challenging the stereotypes of ‘church’ in every day situations. Discussing aspects of our church building and suggestions to make changes is right, but, we must not forget that: WE ARE THE CHURCH

thought for the moment

Getting to Know God: December 2010

Often people do not think about the existence of God or a relationship with God until there is a crisis in their life, for example bereavement, job loss, illness.

At that point, many people say a prayer of one kind or another, but at Coley we believe that a relationship with God is for all times and not just emergencies.

In a recent survey of our Parish, many who were asked if they would like a relationship with God, said they would, but is it possible?

Church hall for hire

The Church Hall has recently been refurbished and now comprises of a large hall and two/three smaller rooms. It is available for hire during the day, evenings and weekends.

For more information please contact Donald on 01484 712307.