This church is a combined Baptist and United Reformed Church. Their style of worship, music, and…read moreservice is generally very formal. They use a set liturgy for all the services, and generally sermons are very short and from a book. The usually only use an organ for music, although sometimes other people bring in different instruments for special occasions. Dress is a mix of dressy and casual. The current pastor is a woman.

This is a really friendly church. All are very welcome. The services are varied and helpful…read more Sometimes formal and at other times much more informal with participation from children and others. The worship includes hymns from many different traditions - usually accompanied by an excellent organist. The sermons are thought provoking and challenging (and never from a book, Megan C!) Many activities take place during the week. The church is accessible for wheelchairs and there is a hearing loop. Services are at 10.45 each Sunday.

Now, let's get one thing straight. I grew up in church. I graduate from a Christian university. I…read moreknow churches. And I know about the Salvation Army. But where I grew up, the only Salvation Armies we had were the ones that take shoes and clothes donations for the poor--there were not, as far as I know, any Salvation Army churches in my neck of the woods. So I never realized they were churches until I met someone from the UK who said indeed they are. Recently my husband gave a message at this particular Salvation Army church. It was my first experience in a church of this denomination. What was it like? Well. To be completely honest, I would describe the experience as strange and slightly disconcerting. Let me just put it this way, in case you are thinking of visiting this church: they are fairly informal, kind of lovey dovey, and very short sermons, very swingy guitar music, and generally cheesy, but kind people. I'm sorry if I offend, but I only speak the truth.