A Warm Hello
The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.
Where and When
We meet at the Faversham Baptist Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. The church is usually open from 9.45am and people generally arrive from about 10.15am onwards. The entrance to the church is from St Mary’s Road, through the big doors at the top of the stone steps on the right hand side.
Accessibility: There is wheelchair access from the rear of the building, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. There is a disabled toilet just outside the main worship area.
Our Service
The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our leadership team. You are free to sit wherever you like. The service is relaxed and informal and is suitable for all ages. We sing some hymns and many newer songs (we have a music group), and all our words are displayed on a large screen at the front of the church. If it is difficult for you to see the words on the screen, then please let us know as alternatives are available. The screen is also used to display notices, images and videos relevant to our worship services. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. Children are free to move around and join in as they wish.
One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service. On the first Sunday of the month things are a little different, and we have a Cafe Church Communion Service suitable for all ages, children and adults, together.
We try to keep things relaxed and want all our visitors to feel comfortable. Everything is explained as we go along, and no-one minds if you don’t know the songs or you’d rather not sing! The service is usually led by our Ministers, Rev Rachel Taylor and Rev Geoff Cook, although others do take part.
After the main meeting finishes there will an be opportunity for prayer if needed. There is tea, coffee and biscuits. Refreshments are free.
What about my children?
If you have children that you would like to bring to church, we run a specific group just for children on most of our Sunday mornings. Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, and songs. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At this point someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their group. If it's your first time, you will need to go with your children to their group and register them as part of our child safety policy.
Getting Connected
Small Groups
While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a couple of groups that meet throughout the week. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.
Serving and Volunteering
If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.
Other Ministries
We also run the following ministries:
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit. |
Leadership
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Rev Rachel Taylor (Minister) |
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Rev Geoff Cook (Minister) |
Rachel is a newly accredited Baptist Minister and a graduate in theology from Spurgeon’s College with training placements at Canterbury and Aylesham Baptist Churches.
Rachel is married to George and they have one son, Noah. |
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Geoff has lived in Faversham since 1998 and is married with three daughters. He is a lifelong Chelsea fan, and enjoys music of all kinds, watching sport, walking, painting, genealogy, reading, camping and much else. |
To find out more about our Ministers see our
Meet the Ministers page.
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.
Best Wishes