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You are welcome here.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A church family in the middle of Springfield. Come on Sunday as you are: there is coffee on, a place for your kids, and nobody will put you on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday 9:30 & 11:00<\/p>\n\n\n

Kids church 11:00<\/p>\n\n\n

Coffee from 9:00<\/p>\n\n\n

All welcome<\/p>\n\n\n

This Sunday<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

12 Elm Street, Springfield. Step-free entrance and free parking behind the building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Plan your visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first Sunday, before you leave the house. Nobody will ask you to stand up, sign anything or give money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Parking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free car park behind the building, with spaces by the door kept for visitors and blue badge holders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Coffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 9:00 in the hall: coffee, tea, decaf, and juice for children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Children<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids church runs during the 11:00 gathering for ages 0 to 11. You are welcome to stay with your child the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How long<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 75 minutes: songs, a talk of around 25 minutes, and a few quiet moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What to wear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you are comfortable in. Jeans are fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When you arrive<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Come to the blue door<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The main entrance is on Elm Street. Someone from the welcome team will be there to say hello.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Grab a coffee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The hall is just inside on the left. Help yourself, and ask anyone if you are looking for something.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Check in your children<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At the kids desk we write your child\u2019s name and your phone number on a label, so we can reach you during the gathering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sit wherever you like<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are no reserved seats. If a little one needs space, the quiet room at the back has sound and a view.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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This week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gatherings and groups, day by day. Everything is open to newcomers. Items marked this week only<\/span> are one-offs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9:00<\/strong>Coffee and pastriesThe hall<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

9:30<\/strong>Morning gatheringMain room, about 75 minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

11:00<\/strong>Morning gathering with kids churchMain room and kids rooms<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

12:30<\/strong>Harvest lunch this week only<\/span>The hall, everyone welcome<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Tuesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10:00<\/strong>Toddler groupThe hall, for under-fives and their grown-ups<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

19:30<\/strong>Home groupsHomes across Springfield, ask us for one near you<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Wednesday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12:30<\/strong>Quiet half hourMain room, drop in and leave when you like<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

19:00<\/strong>Choir rehearsalMain room, no audition<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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18:30<\/strong>Youth night, ages 11 to 18Youth room<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10:00<\/strong>Food bank openSide entrance on Mill Street<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

14:00<\/strong>Garden work afternoon this week only<\/span>Behind the building, gloves provided<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Example week. Times can change in school holidays, so check here before you come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Children and youth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children are not an interruption here. Bring them along: there is a group for every age, and noise in the main room is fine too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Little ones, 0 to 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A soft-play room with toys, stories and a parent nearby. Sundays at 11:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Kids church, 5 to 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Games, crafts and a Bible story told simply, in small groups by school year. Sundays at 11:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Youth, 11 to 18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Food, music and honest conversation about big questions. Friday nights at 18:30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Keeping children safe<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our safeguarding policy sets out how we choose, train and support everyone who works with children and young people. If you have a question or a concern, talk to our safeguarding lead, Alex Morgan (sample name).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the safeguarding policy<\/a>
(555) 017-0115<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Recent talks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Missed a Sunday? Read the notes from recent talks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

All talks and news<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n