Belonging

We use the 'ragged edged' model of church membership which means you decide how much of a 'member' you are and how much you want to get involved. There is no membership form to fill in or swearing in ceremony. You simply decide how much you want to be involved.

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A Ragged-Edged Church: Belonging then Believing

With the ragged-edged model of church membership it implies the following:

Membership is less defined
There is no distinction between 'members' and 'congregation'. No one is an outsider.
All who want to can belong.
All who belong are welcomed wherever they are in their journey of faith.
In practise there will be different levels of involvement by those who are part of the church
- A recognised leadership
- A main core of those who are seeking to serve and are committed to the church fellowship
- Those in transition to a greater or lesser commitment
- Interested visitors
Church is experienced as:
- Where I belong
- Where I find acceptance and feel at home with Christians
- Where I can learn about a faith that saves me from sin and condemnation and gives me a new life in Christ
- Where it is safe for me to be challenged and changed
- Where I can serve and give
Church is expressed as:
- Being who I am
- Receiving from the Lord and his people what I am willing to receive
- Giving to the Lord and his people what I am willing to give

As a church we:

Are certain of the faith we proclaim. We hold fast to the teaching of the Bible in life, doctrine and conduct.
Believe in the Bible, God's Word to us. It is central to all we teach and do.
Respect the God-appointed leaders of the church. They oversee the life of the church, holding people to account, as they themselves are accountable to one another and ultimately to God himself.
Are a registered charity in the UK; receive peer support from Churches in Communities; are members of the Evangelical Alliance and locally belong to Wisbech Churches Together.
See the necessity for order and discipline to operate in the church.
Understand that any who are asked by the appointed leadership to take on and specific leadership role in the church would need to adhere to the following commitments and requirements:
- Testimony and evidence of a saving faith in Jesus
- Believing the foundational teaching in the church (see our Belief page)
- Have been baptised in water as a believer of Jesus
- Committed to genuine Christian fellowship, interacting with others in a God-honouring way, sharing life, learning to grow together
- Take appropriate responsibility for the work and witness of the church
- Finding a ministry role in the fellowship
- Support the church financially
- Attends the Sunday morning meeting
- Involvement with a small group within the church

Affiliations and Associations

Although we are not part of any of the main-stream church denominations we do not exist in isolation and have a number of affiliations and associations with other Christian organisations.

Churches in Communities

Evangelical Alliance

Wisbech Churches Together

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Planning your Visit

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Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

Where and When

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:00am.

We meet at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech (directions here) for our Sunday Services and King's Youth. 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. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets just down from the Ladies toilets in the main corridor. The building has no steps throughout and the main entrance has an automatic door. Large print words for songs can be provided if requested in advance.

Our Sunday Morning Service

Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band as well as some interactive items related to the biblical theme being explored. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a talk (sermon) that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. After the talk, we have a time of ministry where people can pray for one another, as well as opportunity to chat and get to know each other better with a hot drink and biscuit (we do not charge for refreshments). We then gather together again for about 10 minutes for a final bit of sharing or encouraging each other in our faith and finish with a final song.

What About My Kids?

On Sundays provision is made for children at King's Kids. Children stay with adults for the first part of the Celebration and are encouraged to join in with the songs and interactive parts. Just before the Bible teaching, the children (4-11 years) will be invited to go to an adjoining room for 'King's Kids' that is run by a dedicated and fully DBS checked team of volunteers where they will receive Bible teaching relevant to their age, do some fun games and crafts and sing some songs. They return to their parents and to the Main Hall shortly after the Bible teaching during the Ministry and Refreshments time.

If you would like to accompany your child to King's Kids for the first few times, that is fine. Also, if you do not wish your child to go to King's Kids and to stay with you in the Main Hall, that is also fine.

Is There Anything For Teenagers?

We run a Youth Group called King's Youth. This happens every fortnight on a Saturday evening in the Queen Mary Centre and is for Children who are going to Senior School (aged 11-18).

During a Sunday morning meeting, the youth are encouraged to engage in the main meeting.

We have resources on the tables that include adult colouring in, puzzles and fidget toys for anyone who may find them useful during the meeting (even adults!).

Baby Changing Facilities

Both the Ladies and Gents toilets have baby changing facilities.

Is There A Dress Code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Where Do I Sit?

There is no designated seating. You are able to sit wherever you like.

Parking

There is a large car park right next door to the Queen Mary Centre called Somers Road Car Park. This is a free car park. There are also disabled parking spaces to the side of the Queen Mary Centre building. Get directions here.

Is There An Offering?

Once a month during our Sunday Celebration we make a point of having an offering during the service as part of our expression of worship. On other Sundays you can give by simply placing your offering in the basket on the table by the entrance to the Main Hall. However, our offering is mainly for those who are regular attenders of our church. If you are just visiting, please do not feel that you have to give any money at all.

You can also give online using our safe and secure website.

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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. The groups on offer change from time to time and include interest groups and courses, so please do ask what is available.

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.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Small Groups & Bible Studies
Men's Breakfast
King's Kids
King's Youth
Prayer Ministry
Mutual Support (Barnabas Team)

Get In Touch

If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch before your visit, please do contact us. We will be more than happy to help.

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