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What Is Christianity?

The message at the heart of Christianity is pretty simple. On this three-minute video, find out what it's all about. Turn on your speakers!

There are details of how to ask any questions you have at the bottom of the page.
 

 

Who is Jesus?

934772He’s the Christ. The King who God himself had promised to send, who would put everything right by setting up a kingdom of justice and love. He’s also the Son of God. God himself, entering the world as a human being. Jesus proved who he was by what he did. He healed people. He calmed storms. He raised the dead.
 

By doing these things, the King was giving a glimpse of life in his kingdom. A perfect place, with no suffering, fear or death. It’s the world we all want.

 

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Why did Jesus come? To be rejected

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But many people rejected Jesus. They thought they’d be happier making their own rules and living outside his kingdom. This rejection of the King is something we all do. Jesus called it sin.

It damages our lives and will eventually leave us separated from the joy of being in the kingdom.

God won’t let those who reject the King live with him. So we face what Jesus called hell. An existence without anything good, forever.


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Why did Jesus come? To be killed

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People rejected the King so violently that they killed him by nailing him to a cross. But his death wasn't a mistake by God – it was a masterstroke.

On the cross, Jesus was cut off from God’s friendship and goodness. He chose to experience hell – so that we don’t have to. The sinless King died to take the punishment sin deserves.

Jesus was opening the way into his kingdom.



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Why did Jesus come? To rise again

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Three days after his execution, his tomb was found to be empty. Over the next few weeks many ate with Jesus. Dozens spoke with him. Hundreds saw him. Jesus the King could not be contained by death.

He had risen!


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What does it mean for us?

 

934771So, today, right now, Jesus is inviting people to come into his kingdom. He tells us to repent and believe the good news.

Repent means to turn around, to live with Jesus in charge instead of ourselves. Believe means to trust that Jesus has done everything we need to give us a place in his kingdom.

Living with Jesus as King isn't easy. His followers will be rejected, just as he was. But they also live a life of deep security, satisfaction, and joy, knowing God and his forgiveness, being helped by his Spirit, and looking forward to the King’s return, when he will finally establish his loving kingdom forever.

Jesus offers all this to anyone and everyone who repents and believes.

How about you?

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Questions?

Please contact us and we will be happy to go through your questions.

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

New to Church? 

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We are a group of people who love Jesus, seek to live our lives for him and share that love with those around us.

We are so pleased you are looking into joining us.  We understand that coming into a new place for the first time can be very daunting.  We will do all we can to welcome you.

We gather every Sunday at 9.15am and 11am at

St Simon & St Jude with All Souls
Old Park Lane
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 7BQ


We have a small car park but there is plenty of on street parking.

What shall I wear?


People wear whatever they find most comfortable - shorts or shirts, dresses or dungarees!  We encourage you to do the same.

 

Where shall I sit?


Anywhere you feel comfortable!

 

What happens during a service?


Our services start with a welcome and a song.  All the words are projected on the screen so you can sing along or engage with however you feel most comfortable.

At the 11am service there will be a children's talk and a lively song then the children will go into their groups.

Someone will pray for our church and our world, there will be a reading from the Bible and then one of our church leaders will talk about the Bible reading, helping us to understand what God is saying to us through his word.
 

How long will a service last?


Our services are usually around an hour and a quarter.
 

Which service shall I come to?


Our 9.15am service is quieter, reflective and traditional.

Our 11am service is lively and informal with groups for children up to 16 years old.  You are most welcome to either service, there will be someone on the door as you arrive who will offer you a friendly "hello" and give you a hand if you need it. 
 

What is provided for children on Sundays?


We have a creche for babies aged 0-3 and groups for children up to 16yrs.  The children will go out with the leaders into either the hall or our meeting rooms opposite the kitchen.

They will learn about Jesus through Bible stories and other activities.  You can find more about what are children have been learning here.  

If your child has special needs that you would like us to be aware of before visiting us please contact us.

We take the safety of all children seriously and all our leaders are DBS checked and vetted.  You can access information about safeguarding here. 
 

Do you make provision for people with disabilities?


We welcome people with disabilities at all our services, groups and church activities.  We have an accessible toilet and provide a loop facility for people with hearing impairment. 
 

What is communion?


Most weeks we share communion at the 9.15am service and once a month at the 11am service.  Communion is a way in which we remember and celebrate what Jesus did for us when he died on the cross and was resurrected.  We share bread and wine together to help us remember how his body was broken for us and his blood shed for us.  Anyone who knows and loves Jesus is welcome to come up to the front to receive communion.  If you would like to come to the front to be prayed for then we would love to pray for you, or you can simply stay in your chair and watch. 

 

What happens after the service?


We have tea and coffee together.  Please stay around to get to know us better.

 

I want to come to church but i'm nervous.


Please contact us to let us know you are coming and we will be looking out for you and will do everything we can to help you feel welcome.

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