SUNDAY MORNINGS
1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th SUNDAY: TWO MORNING SERVICES
Each Sunday morning we have two morning services, both following the same format. We worship with modern songs and traditional hymns, incorporating a period of teaching. Between the services tea and coffee are served. Only the second service includes under 16s work.
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9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Worship and period of teaching (no under 16s work)
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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Tea and Coffee
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11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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Worship and period of teaching
(crèche, children's and youth work provided)
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THIRD SUNDAY: ALL TOGETHER MORNING SERVICE AT 11:15 AM
On the third Sunday of each month we will have just one morning service beginning at 11.15am. Every other month we will have all age services where children and young people will stay in the service. Keep visiting the website to find the dates of the All Together services.
SUNDAY EVENINGS 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Each week we have an evening service at 6pm with the format varying each week depending on which Sunday of the month it is.
SECOND SUNDAY - "CHURCH AT PRAYER"
An opportunity for the WHOLE church to seek God together for the Church, local community and global issues. Service will include communion and will often be led by the Prayer Team.
FIRST, FOURTH, FIFTH SUNDAY - OASIS
Focusing on a particular word or theme for a term seeing what God has to say about it.
THIRD SUNDAY - NO EVENING SERVICE
On the third Sunday of each month there will not be an evening service.
COMMUNION
Communion is normally held on the fourth and fifth Sunday of the month in the morning. In the evening, it is held on the second Sunday.
SSCC SERVICES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have a question about our services? Then check out the following frequently asked questions.
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Where do I park?
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There is no parking allowed on Horsefair Green. Parking is available in Cofferidge Close car park or surrounding roads where permitted.
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What should I wear?
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Jeans, shorts, casuals, suit – anything that makes you feel comfortable.
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Where should I sit?
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Anywhere you like – occasionally seats are reserved for special services (these are marked by a sign on each reserved seat). We can easily make space for wheel chair users.
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Who will I meet?
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Approx. 170 people of all ages regularly attend our church. We are a friendly church so expect someone to say hello. Tea and coffee are served in the church hall between the morning services.
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How long will the service last?
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Approximately 75-90 minutes.
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What facilities are available for children and babies?
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Crèche facilities are available at our second morning service. We also have our Children’s group, Noah’s Ark, and our youth activity ‘Revived’ during the second service. If your children or babies want to stay in throughout the service that’s fine but we would ask that if they become unsettled please feel free to take them out to either Crèche or Noah’s Ark.
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Is there a money collection?
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Yes there is a collection although many regular attendees give by bank standing order. If you have not come prepared for this, don’t worry; just pass the bag on to the next person. On the third Sunday morning and first Sunday evening, after communion there is an additional offering for Family Fund, which seeks to help people in the church community who are in need.
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What other facilities are available?
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We have a hearing aid loop, large print notice sheets, wheel chair access and disabled toilet facilities. Just ask one of the welcome team on the door if you require more information.
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What is Communion?
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Generally on the 2nd Sunday evening and the 3rd Sunday morning of each month, the services include Communion. In these services, bread and wine (non-alcoholic) are served to remember Jesus’ death and the debt he paid for us.
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Should I take Communion?
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The bread and wine are available to all who believe Jesus to be their Saviour (it doesn’t matter what other church you might normally attend). If you don’t believe or are unsure, just let the bread and wine pass you by.
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I’d like to get baptised - what should I do?
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If you are interested in being baptised, please speak to our Senior Minister, Jacqui Green or our Associate Minister, Ross Dilnot, who will arrange a convenient time to chat with you. Baptism services are arranged as and when required.
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I am interested in becoming a member of the church - what should I do?
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If you are interested in becoming a member of Stony Stratford Community Church, please speak to our Senior Minister, Jacqui Green or our Associate Minister, Ross Dilnot, who will arrange a convenient time to chat with you more about this.
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