What To Expect
We know visiting a church for the first time can feel a little daunting. Here’s a simple guide to help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive.
Driving
We meet every Sunday at 10:00am at 1 Foxdale Avenue, Dudley.
There is limited parking available beside the church building, with additional street parking along Foxdale Avenue and nearby side streets. If you are visiting for the first time, it can be helpful to arrive a few minutes early so you have time to park, find the entrance, and settle in before the service begins.
Arriving
The main entrance is located near Foxdale Avenue.
When you arrive, come on in and make yourself at home. Someone will usually be nearby to welcome you, answer questions, or help point you in the right direction. You are welcome to sit wherever you like.
There is no need to know exactly what to do. We try to keep things simple, clear, and easy to follow.
Singing
We normally begin our service by singing together.
The words are shown on the screens, and you are welcome to participate in whatever way feels comfortable. Most people stand and sing, but there is no pressure to do that straight away. You can stand, sit, sing, listen, pray, or simply take it all in.
Our worship is not a performance. It is a way of turning our attention to God, remembering His grace, and responding together to the good news of Jesus.
Announcing
At some point during the service, we will share a few brief notices about church life, upcoming events, and ways to connect.
This is also when children will usually head out to CCN Kids. If you are visiting with children, someone can help you know where to go and what to expect. You are also very welcome to keep your children with you in the service if you prefer.
Teaching
Each Sunday, we open the Bible together.
Teaching at CCN is shared by our teaching team, and we usually work through books of the Bible verse by verse. Our desire is to understand what God has said, see how the Scriptures lead us to Christ, and be formed as disciples in ordinary life.
The teaching usually goes for around 45 minutes. You are welcome to bring your own Bible, use one available at church, follow along on your phone, or simply listen.
After the sermon, we will usually pray and sing a final song before the service concludes.
Mingling
Most people will hang about after the service and chat. We would love to meet you, so please do say hello!
Please get in touch if you have any questions!