Welcome:
Stones is renowned for the warmth of its welcome. Creation
of a coffee bar within the worship area is key to the very
special social interaction that takes place at the end of
each service. Why not come along and join us. We
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Worship:
Morning worship takes place at 10.30 am every Sunday apart
from Palm Sunday and Easter Day when times may vary (see
quarterly plan of church services on this website). All
age worship is held monthly, otherwise the children and young
people leave the service at around 11 am to attend crèche
or Sunday School. They rejoin their families to share the
sacraments and receive a blessing during our monthly celebration
of Holy Communion (see quarterly plan).
Pizza, praise and party time for the young,
and young at heart, takes place on a Sunday afternoon from
time to time (see quarterly plan). |
Mission Statement:
The mission of Stones is to respond to God’s calling,
interpreting that in any way we are best able.
In particular we aim to:
- grow as Christians through mutual support and care
- explore new methods of contemporary worship
- make good use of the talent we have within our church
- nurture and encourage our young people
- protect and maintain our social responsibility through
the luncheon club, Friday get-together, spring and autumn
fayres
- engage with the immediate community around the church
including the new housing estate and the young families
who have moved there
- bring more people into the building at Stones through
lettings as well as church activities
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Parking:
We have our own car park some 50 metres from the church
building. There is also roadside parking outside church.
Disabled Access:
There is full ramped access to the ground floor worship
area and lower ground floor meeting rooms and there is a
stairlift between floors. |
Potted history:
The present building was erected in 1902, replacing the 1804
chapel that was in disrepair and had become inadequate for
the needs of the time. Major modifications since 1995
have greatly enhanced facilities for worship and for outreach. A £400,000
refurbishment in 2004 has provided ultra-modern rooms for Sunday
School and crèche and for use by the community. |
Pastoral Care:
We have over 80 members and a further 100 adherents. Everyone
associated with the church is allocated a pastoral carer
who keeps in touch and gives especial care in times of need. |
Baptisms and Weddings:
Please get in touch with our minister if you wish to arrange
a baptism or wedding at Stones.
Community Outreach:
Our meeting rooms shown opposite are widely used by community
groups. Hilltops Playcentre, on-site for more than
quarter of a century, and Stones Baby & Toddler group
provide valuable links with families in the neighbourhood. Over
the years several of these families have joined our worshipping
community and are contributing immeasurably to church life.
A highly successful dance school also meets on church premises.
We would love more to join us! |
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