Practices

  • Two people holding hands on a table, one wearing a black shirt and the other wearing a beige sweater.

    PRAYER

    Prayer connects us to God. We pray together often—before, during &after services & may lay hands on those we pray for.  

    1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Luke 18:13–14; Mark 11:25; James 5:16 

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    WORSHIP

    Our worship is passionate & expressive. We use contemporary music, Psalms and hymns. We invite freedom in how we praise whether in silence, clapping, lifting hands, dancing & more.

    John 4:24; Psalm 95:6; Psalm 100 

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    WATER BAPTISM

    We practice believer’s baptism—an outward sign of inward faith. It’s a public declaration of following Jesus, not a means of salvation.

    Matthew 3:13–17; John 3:23; Acts 8:36–39; Acts 2:38 

  • HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

    The Holy Spirit empowers believers, speaks through God’s Word & equips us to serve & build up the Church.

    Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:2–5, 8; 8:12–18; 9:17; 10:32–48; 15:7–8; 19:1–6 

  • A sleeping baby lying on a soft surface being gently touched on the head by an adult's hand.

    CHILD DEDICATION

    We dedicate children as a way to thank God, commit to raising them in Christ & invite the church family to support that journey. Dedication is available to any age child.

    1 Samuel 1:27–28; Luke 2:22 

  • A Bible open to a page with the text: "This is my body, which is given for you." Luke 22:19, on a wooden surface.

    COMMUNION

    We have an open communion.  If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you may partake here.  Communion is a way to remember and reflect on Christ’s sacrifice.  In communion the elements of wine and bread represent the shedding of Jesus’s blood and the breaking of Jesus’s body.

    Matthew 26:26–28; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 

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    SPIRITUAL GIFTS

    We believe that spiritual gifts are God given and for today, to edify, encourage and comfort according to the scriptures. 

     1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4; Romans 12  

  • Silhouettes of six people standing on a hill at sunset, some making peace signs with their hands, with mountains in the background.

    LIFE GROUPS

    We encourage everyone to belong to a Life Group.  They help us build meaningful relationships and grow spiritually through the study of God’s word and fellowship.  

    Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:24–25; Galatians 6:2 

  • A wooden collection box with a cross painted on it and a slot on top for donations, placed on a wooden table.

    TITHES & OFFERINGS

    We give joyfully, privately & obediently. Tithes can be placed in the giving box or given online. 

    Leviticus 27:30; Deuteronomy 16:17; Malachi 3:10; Proverbs 3:9–10; 2 Corinthians 9:7