Obviously the best way to get started is by coming to one of our Sunday Services. Our main service is at 7pm and is focused on worship and preaching. Our morning service take place at St Andrews church, and has a family and local community focus.
But after that there are lots of ways to get stuck into the community:
Egroup
The main way we stay in touch is via the egroup – our email mailing list. Be prepared for a deluge of emails about parties, events, used furniture, arguments about biscuits and the like. We use a Gmail egroup and you can join up here.
Home Groups are the best way to get involved and start to belong. They meet all around Islington on wednesday nights; small groups that meet to eat, to pray, to study the Bible and to share lives. Find out more on the Homegroups page or talk to Mark, Jeremy O’Hare or Jon Bunney if you would like to join one.
If you love to sing, or play an instrument we have a Worship Jam once a month. It is a chance to practice, learn new songs and enjoy playing and singing together. It is open to anyone, if you have an instrument bring it along, even if you are just getting started it is a good way to learn and build confidence. More information on the Worship Jam page.
Pub Theology
The format is simple: beer, conversation and God. Everything is up for discussion, no assumptions, no barriers to entry. If you are going to get upset because someone questions something that is important to you maybe this isn’t for you, but if you think that whatever might be true ought to be able to stand up to being questioned, maybe it is. We meet upstairs at the Angelic pub in Islington every Wednesday at 8pm. [Google map].
Pub Theology is taking a break at the moment but you can find out more here.
Men’s and women’s groups
Various events are held throughout the year for the men and women of the church to get together. Among other things we have enjoyed weekends away, nights out, prayer meetings, breakfast clubs, clothes swaps, curry nights, afternoon teas and sports matches, both playing and watching. They are a good way to get to know people in an informal environment and are well publicised when they’re coming up.
Childrens activities
We work alongside the three other churches in Barnsbury parish to provide fun, Bible-centred activites for children of all ages. The parish employs a full-time children’s worker to co-ordinate what we do.
Click here for more information.
We also help to run several holiday clubs and activities in the area, particularly on the nearby Bemerton housing estate.
Schools Work
We are involved in a number of the local schools, doing assemblies and leading small groups. We are always happy for opportunities to visit local schools.
Night shelter
In the winter months we help to run a cold weather shelter for people sleeping rough in the area, in co-ordination with Caris Islington. We provide a hot meal and overnight accommodation in All Saints church.
More information is available here.
Giving to Church
We don’t do collections, and you won’t find yourself pestered for money. However giving is an important aspect of our discipleship. We are entirely funded by the committed giving of our members. Talk to Bee , Mark or Stephanie to find out more about giving.
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