What to expect
Visiting St Peter's for the first time
If you are new to church, or to St Peter's, we know it can be daunting visiting somewhere for the first time. We do hope you will find a warm welcome here.
What do I do when I arrive?
When you arrive you will be greeted by our friendly team of welcomers at the door who will hand you an order of service.
Where can I sit?
You are welcome to sit anywhere you like. There are no reserved seats, except when there is a Christening and the front two pews are usually reserved for parents and Godparents. The North aisle, which is the row of pews on the far side as you enter the church, is closest to the big oak door that leads out to our Millennium Room. Here you can find toilets and changing facilities. Some people like to sit here in case they need to pop in and out during the service, but you are welcome to sit wherever you feel comfortable.
If you are new to church, or to St Peter's, we know it can be daunting visiting somewhere for the first time. We do hope you will find a warm welcome here.
What do I do when I arrive?
When you arrive you will be greeted by our friendly team of welcomers at the door who will hand you an order of service.
Where can I sit?
You are welcome to sit anywhere you like. There are no reserved seats, except when there is a Christening and the front two pews are usually reserved for parents and Godparents. The North aisle, which is the row of pews on the far side as you enter the church, is closest to the big oak door that leads out to our Millennium Room. Here you can find toilets and changing facilities. Some people like to sit here in case they need to pop in and out during the service, but you are welcome to sit wherever you feel comfortable.
What style of service can I expect?
Click here to read more about our regular and special services. You can also receive information about our services and other news through our weekly notices that are sent out every Thursday by email.
Our 8am Holy Communion service is based on the Book of Common Prayer. There are no hymns at this service.
At our main 10am service we celebrate the Eucharist ('Eucharist' meaning thanksgiving; we give thanks to God, hear from the Bible and through sharing bread and wine, are reminded of the last supper). You can follow the service through the printed order you will be given that contains the words to all the hymns, the Bible readings, words to join in with, and suggestions about when to stand and sit.
Receiving communion or blessings
Most Sundays there will be an opportunity to receive Holy Communion (bread and wine). Usually a churchwarden will come and let your row know when it is time to go up. If you’d like to receive bread and wine, just stand at the altar rail and hold out your hands. If you do not yet receive Holy Communion, simply keep your hands at your side and you will receive a short prayer of blessing. No one is ever turned away so everyone can come up to receive communion or a blessing if they wish. If you would prefer not to go up, that is absolutely fine, you are welcome to stay seated.
Collections
There is no collection bag passed round during the service but you are welcome to contribute by using the contactless machine at the back of the church or by any of the ways that are listed on the back of the order of service. To find out more about other ways of giving, including setting up standing orders or giving one off amounts online or by text, please click here.
Most Sundays there will be an opportunity to receive Holy Communion (bread and wine). Usually a churchwarden will come and let your row know when it is time to go up. If you’d like to receive bread and wine, just stand at the altar rail and hold out your hands. If you do not yet receive Holy Communion, simply keep your hands at your side and you will receive a short prayer of blessing. No one is ever turned away so everyone can come up to receive communion or a blessing if they wish. If you would prefer not to go up, that is absolutely fine, you are welcome to stay seated.
Collections
There is no collection bag passed round during the service but you are welcome to contribute by using the contactless machine at the back of the church or by any of the ways that are listed on the back of the order of service. To find out more about other ways of giving, including setting up standing orders or giving one off amounts online or by text, please click here.
Children
We welcome children at all our services. We have a children's corner at the back of the church that has a table, chairs and some toys and activities. Children are welcome to come and go as they please.
On the first Sunday of the month we have an All Age family service. Please do not worry if your child makes a noise or wanders around, this is an informal service and children are welcome anywhere in the church. The Millennium Room is there for anyone should they need refuge or facilities.
We welcome children at all our services. We have a children's corner at the back of the church that has a table, chairs and some toys and activities. Children are welcome to come and go as they please.
On the first Sunday of the month we have an All Age family service. Please do not worry if your child makes a noise or wanders around, this is an informal service and children are welcome anywhere in the church. The Millennium Room is there for anyone should they need refuge or facilities.
After the service
After the service everyone is welcome to stay for refreshments served from our Gresham Chapel (the carpeted area near the organ). We serve tea and coffee with a good selection of biscuits, though it is not unusual for wine of fizz to be brought out for special occasions too! If you are new, do stay for a chat and introduce yourself to Rev Helen, or whoever is taking the service.
After the service everyone is welcome to stay for refreshments served from our Gresham Chapel (the carpeted area near the organ). We serve tea and coffee with a good selection of biscuits, though it is not unusual for wine of fizz to be brought out for special occasions too! If you are new, do stay for a chat and introduce yourself to Rev Helen, or whoever is taking the service.
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