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If you have never been to
church before it is natural to wonder what will happen at Freedom
Christian Centre in Huddersfield. If you saw the TV programme 'Priest
Idol' and 'Church Lite' you will have some idea of our thoughts about
church - only we have been doing it longer!
We are just ordinary people
from a range of backgrounds some work in a variety of jobs including
education and sales, others are retired, some are unemployed - it doesn't
matter to us or to God.
You are our Guest and we want you to feel comfortable.
Don't worry - no one will be concerned or saying anything
if you get some things wrong. We sometimes do.
Freedom Christian Centre services are quite informal, although
there is a structure to the service. The person leading will always say what
happens next. If it is something new then it will be explained in detail -
otherwise just follow the lead of the people around you. Most of the time
it is very easy to understand what is happening.
Dress Code - there isn't one. You can come as casual or
as smart as you want. In the 21st Century many people wear the same type of
clothes to work as they do in their spare time. We welcome you and are not
bothered how you look. You can have long hair, short hair or no hair. You
can be tall or short, fat or thin. You can have piercings or makeup. Some
people may have a physical disability. None of it matters to us.
Our services are a time to meet together to worship and
praise God. As such we ask that visitors respect this and do not call things
out or be disruptive. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions
and discuss Christian Beliefs at the end of the service.
A typical service
Community singing - we use a
projector to put the words on
to a screen so that we can all see the words. Note - you do not have to sing.
A short time for events happening in the church or sharing
what has happened to us during the last week. Don't worry you do not have
to join in.
Teaching from the Bible - this will be led by someone from
the church or a Christian from another church. This can last approximately
20 to 35 minutes.
After the service we invite you to
stay for a light lunch.
(no charge and no obligation).
We do take up an offering - but this is a time when our
regular church members can give to God. You are our guest and we do not ask
you to give anything. When the basket comes along your row please just pass
it on.
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