This is service that does not include Holy Communion. It is built up around a central section of Bible Readings, with a talk that aims to explore the meaning and the stories in the readings. There are hymns and songs at various points in the service – usually well known or easy to pick up.

A gathering section acts as introduction – time to settle into being in a service of worship, and to apologise to God for anything we have done which has saddened him, others or ourselves. We receive God’s forgiveness, and then are ready for the main section of the service.

The readings all fit together to follow the same theme or train of thought, and come from various parts of the Bible. The talk helps to explore the meaning of the readings, and is then followed by prayers and hymns/songs, and a response or faith declaration. In the final section, we prepare for the week ahead, as we receive God’s Blessing.