St Andrew’s Church was formed by joining together a Methodist and a United Reformed Church. However, our congregation now includes people from other denominations. Our Sunday morning services usually last for 45 – 60 minutes. Funday Sunday takes place at 9.45am on the first Sunday in each month, when Sam our Family and Children’s Worker, helps children and their families to explore the bible in fun and active ways. Traditional services begin at 10.30am and follow well-established patterns with hymn singing, prayers and a sermon based on the Bible reading for the day. There’s always someone around to welcome you and show newcomers around, and you may sit wherever you feel most comfortable! All our services are intended to help us to meet with God in worship and to feel the love he has for us. Our readings and reflections help us to understand what he is doing in our lives and we are invited to respond with thanks and commitment as we seek to follow where he leads. Generally the service is led from the front of the church by a minister or lay preacher, who guides everyone through the service. People are welcome to either sit or stand as they feel comfortable for the different parts of the service. There is a table within the worship area where craft and art activities are available for children. Young children should be supervised by Parents/Carers. During the service, an offering is taken in which we are invited to show our commitment and love to God by making a contribution to the ongoing life of the Church. The money is primarily used to pay for the church minister and lay workers who help to shape our work as an authentic Christian community which seeks to offer God’s love to the wider world through our care and concern for our neighbours, both locally and much further away. No one has to make an offering of money if they prefer not to. Getting to know people is an important part of church life. It is through our relationships with others that we most often see, give and receive God’s love. We usually, therefore, open the coffee bar after the service. If you have time, you are welcome to stay for a drink after the service to get to know others who part of the church family. Should you need any help while you are in church, ask one of our stewards. They wear badges and will be only too pleased to help you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Events
Inspire
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Andrews Church, Penistone S36 6BSCameo (Come and Meet Each Other)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Andrews Church, Penistone S36 6BSClangers
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm St Andrews Church, Penistone S36 6BSInspire
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Andrews Church, Penistone S36 6BSCameo (Come and Meet Each Other)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Andrews Church, Penistone S36 6BSChurch facilities
Multi-media projector and sound
Disabled persons access to all parts of the building except
upstairs gallery area
Loop system
Kitchen area for provision of refreshments and light meals.
To book the church please email Anna on ddcwcircuit2709@gmail.com or 01226 763976 or complete the contact form.
Children and young people
A special children's service is held on the 1st Sunday of every month. This is a relaxed and interactive session led by Samantha Forster our family and children's worker. Sunday Funday runs from 9.45- 10.30am and is followed by a family friendly all age service 10.30-11.15