St Aldates is a lovely Church that has fantastic Bible-centric teaching. The services are very relaxed with free coffee afterwards to meet new people. I've always felt very welcome and at home since first coming to the Church. The morning service is has a real mixture of people from students to families and the evening and late services have a younger vibe.
I particularly like the strong outreach to the community including people who are homeless and those in prison - it really is a Church for all filled with God's love.
Being such a big Church, over 1000 people visiting each week, it can be hard to establish friendships but once you've joined a pastorate (one of the small groups meeting around the county), you feel...
Read moreI worship here every Sunday. Each service is so inspiring. Moving encouraging. Giving all the affirmations I need. The lesson always enthrall me. The singing in worshippers is my joy, it's so uplifting in spirit and we really gibe it upto God. Within this church,personally miracles have been achieved. I've had encounters with the Holy Spirit on more than one occasion . I've received prayer healing which has always had amazing results. I've made some good friends. Both of old as well as recently. It's a church that encourages us to connect with each other. Which for someone like myself is in isolates situation, means...
Read moreHad a really good 2.5 years coming here. Went to Alpha, then joined the Kids ministry team for two years. While I found it hard to fit in that's probably a me-thing, and mainly because churches in general don't have many working professionals newly returning or coming to faith. I did however meet many exceptionally friendly people and spiritually wise leaders. This church has a good kids, student and older adult community, would highly recommend to people who are new to church or questioning their belief. This is a really excellent place to start...
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