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Frequently Asked Questions
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I’ve got a baby/toddler – are we welcome?
YES! We’ll do what we can to make you welcome/comfortable. It’s fine if you need to walk around, wander in and out of church, or breastfeed. Each church will have a stash of toys/books to lend you, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Only two churches in…
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What are you doing to prevent abuse?
The church is rightly held to a very high standard for preventing abuse and care for the vulnerable. Its failure to maintain that standard is something which saddens and angers us more than we can say. In the Vale of Pewsey we work hard to make sure that never…
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Did Jesus really exist?
Yes, Jesus of Nazareth, son of Mary was a real person. No credible historian disputes this – there is more evidence (both inside and outside the Bible) for his existence than for many other historical figures which we take for granted, such as Julius Caesar. Whether or not…
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Is there a dress-code in church?
NO! You can wear what you like – people used to wear their ‘Sunday Best’ in church, and if you enjoy dressing up then go for it, but no-one will mind if you’re in jeans and a T-shirt, or if your shoes are scuffed. What matters is that you…
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What if my children can’t sit still/quietly?
NO problem! We all know babies cry/feed and children need to let off steam! At any service it’s fine to bring children, and ask for any activities, books, games for them. Lots of our ‘services’/events (e.g. muddy church, messy church, cafe church, holiday club, youth group, Christingle, Nativity)…
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How do I know where/when to sit? Do I have to sing?
When you arrive at a service you can sit where you like, if it’s a full house someone will help you find a space. Whoever’s leading the service should tell everyone when to stand or sit (only if you’re able to stand of course), and no, you don’t have…
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What is Christianity all about?
Being a Christian means you are a follower of Jesus. We believe God created the world, and you, and that he loves you and wants a relationship with you, you are precious to him. That’s the start of an explanation, but we’d rather let you ask your…