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Among
the world's universal truths is "you can't please
all of the people all of the time," and we know
that's as true for church as anything else. So we've
developed Multiplex, a vibrant new way of appealing
to more of the people, more of the time.
Our
suite of premises allows us to plan more than one avenue
of worship on these special Sundays. Alongside one another
may be running any and all of the following alternatives,
all designed to explore the Biblical text of the day
in different ways. Commonly, all the groups will convene
in the main church for a short time of worship together
before breaking out to explore the theme in in a variety
of interesting and engaging forms:
- Traditional
Service
In the Sanctuary (the main church room), a recognisable
Methodist service will take place, led by a suitably
accredited Minister or Local Preacher, so if a Sermon
is to your taste, this is where you'll feel at home.
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Sensory Room
A
space containing interactive material where the message
can be be explored using the 5 senses. This room draws
on our experience of Labyrinth and builds on it with
contributions from different people each time. A quiet,
reflective room, this is ideally suited to those who
prefer take their time and inwardly dwell on the points
raised.
- 'Bitesize'
Discussion Room
Our
discussion group meets, and welcomes folk with all
levels of faith understanding, to mull over the questions
and issues raised by the day's scripture. This group
is led by one of our regular members or by our Deacon
as we unpack the message in conversation. There'll
be coffee and biscuits on hand too.
- Messy
Church
A popular form of "Fresh Expression", Messy
Church has become widely practised throughout Britain,
and we get stuck in on occasions too. This event is
designed around children and their abilities to learn
through play, through sticking, painting, modelling
clay and a hundred other gooey activities. Limited
only by the imagination of the week's leaders, this
isn't something to wear your 'Sunday best' for! Come
wipe-clean if you can!
- Sunday
Explorers
Our regular children's groups meet by this name on
most Sundays, and they don't stop for Multiplex! If
you're a parent who wants to engage in one of the
other expressions but knowing your children are well
cared for while you do, they're welcome to join our
experienced leaders for content appropriate to their
age group.
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