New to Redeemer?
We're really glad you're thinking of coming. Here's everything you need to know before you do.
Finding us
We meet at St Chad's Parish Centre on Otley Road and our service starts at 4:00pm.
We'd suggest arriving around 3:45pm - not because you'll miss anything, but because we put the kettle on early and it's a genuinely nice way to ease in! Someone from our Welcome Team (look for the blue lanyards) will be there to say hello and help you find your feet.
There's parking in the Parish Centre car park. If it's full, there's free street parking on Drummond Road, Drummond Avenue, Hollin Road, Hollin Mount and Weetwood Lane.
Accessibility: There's wheelchair access, a hearing loop and a translation link. Let the Welcome Team know when you arrive and they'll get you sorted. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer. While we provide fidget toys to anyone who wants them, a number within our church family bring their own ear defenders - and we're relaxed when people need to step outside for a breath of air at any point.
What's the service actually like?
The short answer: relaxed, but with a genuine invitation to meet God.
It runs for about an hour and a half and usually includes: a warm welcome, some sung worship led by our band, church news and then a Bible-based sermon - something rooted in the Bible but connected to real life. After that there's an opportunity to take communion, time to reflect, and we finish with more sung worship. There's an optional invitation to receive prayer at the end, then... more refreshments!
You won't be put on the spot, asked to do anything you're not comfortable with or made to feel like an outsider.
What about communion? Towards the end of the service we share communion together - a simple act where Christians eat a small piece of bread and drink a small cup of wine as a way of remembering Jesus. At Redeemer, individual portions are laid out for people to collect and take back to their seats. If you're a follower of Jesus, you're warmly welcome to join in. If you're still exploring, simply remain seated and let it wash over you. Nobody will notice and nobody will mind.
Bringing children?
Brilliant — we love having families with us!
Kids stay in with the adults at the start of the service for the welcome and songs. They are then free to stay with you, or head off to their own groups after about 15 minutes. You'll need to register them first time as part of our safeguarding policy, so allow a few extra minutes for that.
We have a great programme lined up for kids:
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Creche (6 months to 2 years)
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Pre-school (2.5-4 years)
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Redeemer Kids (4-8 years)
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Next Step Kids (8-11 years)
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Young people (11-16 years)
Each group is a little different depending on age, but you can expect Bible stories, games, music, craft, drama and plenty of fun. Please collect your children as soon as the service ends.
Get in touch with us ahead of your visit
If you would be helpful to meet with a staff member before your visit, we'd be delighted to meet you! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
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