Note that during August we usually meet at the Hub instead of St Peter’s rooms.
Sunday Services
At Ruddington Baptist Church we aim to provide a place for all to come and worship God. We believe that God can be encountered in a variety of ways through services which include sung worship, teaching, prayer and communion but also in our socialising through shared activities. Our weekly services are not only a place for regular church goers to worship but a point of connection with our local community and with the work of God around the world.
Almost every Sunday morning we have a presence at St Peter’s Rooms from 10:30am, or in August at the Hub (see “Different Sundays…” below). We have a rolling pattern each month for most of the year:
Week 1: First Sunday
Most first Sundays of the month our services have a different vibe from our usual services– we all stay together and there is something for everyone to join in, whatever your age or where you are on your faith journey. There are refreshments, activities for all and a chance to grow in our connections with God, each other and the rest of Ruddington.
Week 2: Sunday Service
This week follows a more conventional model of church service including sung worship, teaching and prayer. In our services we aim to provide a welcoming, relaxed and safe space where all are encouraged to join in with the worship of God. We invite people contribute by singing, speaking, praying and sharing out loud if they want to. But equally people are more than free to sit quietly and join in as they feel able. We tend to have a social time over tea and coffee at the end of the service.
Week 3: Sunday Service or Café style Service
On a week 3 we sometimes meet in a café style and sometimes in a more conventional style. For café style services we sit around tables and enjoy tea and coffee and usually something to eat (maybe a croissant or a bacon butty). These services are very informal and interactive and include the children and young people. Please check in advance if you want to be sure what to expect that week.
Week 4: Sunday Service
This week follows a more conventional model of church service including sung worship, teaching and prayer. In our services we aim to provide a welcoming, relaxed and safe space where all are encouraged to join in with the worship of God. We invite people contribute by singing, speaking, praying and sharing out loud if they want to. But equally people are more than free to sit quietly and join in as they feel able. We tend to have a social time over tea and coffee at the end of the service.
Week 5: Sunday Service or Themed Service
In months with 5 Sundays the 5th Sunday is sometimes linked to a specific theme (e.g. the environment, harvest or world mission). The format can vary between cafe style (like week 3) and more conventional (like weeks 2 and 4). Please check in advance if you want to be sure what to expect that week.
Different Sundays…
During the School Summer holidays (late July through August) Sunday Services tend to be very informal as people with families are often away. Usually we meet at the Hub. Sundays between Christmas Day and New Years Day also vary. So please check in advance if you are planning to join us.
Remembrance Sunday (around the 11th November) is joint with the other churches in the village, and starts at the Cenotaph before moving on to St Peter’s Church for a joint service.
Welcome!
We would be really pleased to see you at one of our Sunday services and activities. Please keep an eye on our calendar for full details of everything taking place at Ruddington Baptist Church: