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03/05/24

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The Character of God

Dear Friends,

There are times when events happen that makes us increasingly aware of ourselves, often negatively. We become ill, and aware of the pains, or the pain of those near to us. We become unemployed and we become aware of the economics and the length of days in front of us. We feel lonely. We feel angry or hurt by actions or words, and each event takes us back to become more aware of ourselves, and the challenges we face.

On Sunday we will be looking at the character of God that is available to us. Not a God who we have to keep proving ourselves to for every circumstance- for that is just tiring and debilitating. We come to a God who desires, and everything in him seeks to say 'Yes' to us, (2 Corinthians 1), in all we need, ask or desire in him. Yet, too often, ask people about what they think the Christian life is like, and its all about fear, judgement, hell and sin. Its about what we cant do, or fail to do. It becomes restrictive rather than liberating, and in which the challenges of life provide yet another hardness to living.

This Sunday, we celebrate a God who likes to say 'yes', to who I am and to my living. My living is not without its challenges, and times of falling short, but the character of God, the one that presented himself to the cross of Calvary, is the one I need to remember most.

God bless you.

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New to Church?

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.

Key information about the church...

When & where does the church meet?
What should I expect when I visit the church?
What happens to the kids at church?
Is there a dress code?
Will I have to join in?
Are there any more useful links?
I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them?

Where & when does the church meet?

Our Regent Hall Salvation Army Church meets every Sunday at 11:00am for our Sunday Service. Our open-air meeting on Oxford Street is at 10:00am.
We meet at:
Regent Hall
275 Oxford Street
London
W1C 2DJ

You can see a map on our contact us page.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. We have a time of worship with congregational singing and items from our musical sections. We have periods of reflection, when we pray and read the Bible, and our Bible message is brought to us by one of our officer team.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

What happens to the kids at church?

We have a great programme for the kids at Regent Hall for:

Explorers (4-7 years)
Kids Zone (8-10 years)

We also have an active youth group, including Pulse - a Sunday session learning about faith, as well as regularly getting together for worship and just meeting up socially and for sports.

For more information about what happens in the children's and youth work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

Is there a dress code?

Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes. Our corps officers (Church leaders) and Salvationists do wear Salvation Army uniform to be visible in our ministry and witness.

Will I have to join in?

Not at all! You are free to simply observe or participate as much as feels comfortable for you.

Useful Links...

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I have more questions, how can I get in touch and ask them.

Please feel free to contact us.

If you want to know who works in the church office, check out our Staff and Leadership page.