Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Carey Baptist Church pays tribute to Her Majesty. And we join with our nation in sending our condolences to our new King, Charles III and to all the Royal Family. At morning worship on 11th September, we prayed for King Charles and publicly gave our support to our new King, by singing the national anthem together.

Carey has always had a close link with the charity, Christian Aid, so we echo the words of Chair of Christian Aid and former Archbishop of York, John Sentamu:

“The Queen dedicated her life to our country. We will always be grateful for her truly remarkable service. She leaves behind a powerful legacy, not least in championing friendship between people of all faiths and races, and promoting development.

“For those who share a Christian faith, The Queen’s own deep faith has been an inspiration - demonstrated throughout her life in her words and actions.

“During this sad time for millions, we should never forget that at the centre of national and international mourning, there is a family grieving for their much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.”

A prayer for our nation, produced by Christian Aid for this time of national mourning:

A prayer in memory of Queen Elizabeth

Faithful God
We remember with thanksgiving and gratitude,
the life and service of Queen Elizabeth.
We have been inspired by her dedication and faith,
Her commitment to the welfare of our nation
And her lifelong devotion to the peoples of the Commonwealth.
As we pray for her family and with our nation,
May the integrity of her public service,
Her concern for the common good
And her steadfast commitment to good governance
Inspire all those in public office,
In UK and Commonwealth and across the world,
To uphold the rights of all peoples
In the pursuit of justice
And the interests of peace.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. We also have toilets for the disabled.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from our minister or one of our leaders. Then follows a time of sung worship, sharing of news and notices, usually about what's going on in the life of the church. The morning also usually includes a special talk or lesson aimed at the younger members of the congregration. All of this is interspersed with sung worship. Our minister will then give a sermon that is bible-based and which we can apply to our everyday life. We then conclude with a final worship song and prayer.

After the service we serve tea and coffee in the adjoining hall. We'd love for you to stay and have a drink and a chat. It's a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

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What about my children?

We have a programme lined up for children of all ages:

Informal Creche (Babies and Toddlers 0-3 years).
Children's Church (3+ - 10 years)
Youth Church (10+ - 16 years)

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At some stage of the programme someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. However, on the second Sunday of each month we have an All-age Service, which, as the name implies, is a service suitable for all age groups. Children don't go out to the various groups on these occasions, but stay in the service.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions before your visit

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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.