Celebration
Our Sunday Celebrations at Burlington are at 10:45am every Sunday.
We also still have our online celebrations which are currently live streamed at 10:45am on Facebook Live, YouTube and here on our website.
All our central gatherings are here.
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New to Church
What will happen?
Our Sunday celebration involves
- singing,
- prayers,
- time hearing about what’s going on
- a talk (sermon) helping to apply Biblical principles to our everyday lives.
How long will it last?
It starts at 10.45 am and is usually finished by 12.15 pm.
You can relax!
- A member of the Welcome Team will greet you (green lanyard), help you find a seat and anything you need. Wheelchairs, pushchair – no problem
- Everything will be announced clearly from the front
- You can participate as much or as little as you like. Simply sitting quietly and watching it all go by is just fine
Wear what you like. Sit where you like. It’s all good.
Is there an offering?
Yes, but you are not expected to contribute. The offering is for the work of the church and that’s our responsibility. Many church members give directly through standing order. Don’t be embarrassed to pass the collection plate without putting anything in.
Join us afterwards
Please stay afterwards for tea, freshly filtered coffee, and soft drinks. We would love to meet you. Team members (green lanyard) will be available on the way out to help.
Children
Can I go with my child?
Yes of course. We need you to see where they are and to sign them in. As soon as your child is settled you are welcome to return to the main celebration
What happens for the children?
After around 30 minutes of singing and news of what’s going on, the children will leave for their groups.
Team members will be on hand to help you find the right group.
What happens if my child is upset?
We will contact you (promise).
What are the groups?
Sparklers is for pre-school children.
Powerhouse is for year R to year 2 children.
Dynamite is for year 3 to year 6 children.
What happens at the end?
Towards the end an announcement will be made when it is time to collect your child. Afterwards can we remind you that the church is a public space (like a park) and your children are then your responsibility.
Child Protection
Burlington has an active Child Protection Policy. For more details please contact the church office.
Young People
What happens for the young people?
After around 30 minutes of singing and news of what’s going on, the young people in years 7 to 11 will leave for their group.
Team members will be on hand to help direct them to the right place.
What happens at the end?
After their group, the young people will make their way back to the church centre for refreshments and to connect up with those they came with.
What will they do?
The young people study the Bible and discuss a chosen subject each week. Please see here for more about the Youth and what they get up to both on Sundays and during the week.
Child Protection
Burlington has an active Child Protection Policy. For more details please contact the church office.
Sermon
How long will it last?
Usually around 30 minutes
What is it?
The sermon is a talk based on the Bible to help us apply its teaching to our everyday lives.
What’s the point?
As followers of Jesus we are asking two important question that will help us grow in our lives
– what is God saying?
– what am I going to do about it?
There are always people available afterwards if you would like to talk to someone or just to have someone pray with you.
What will it be on?
We usually follow a series. You can find the current series on the Podcasts page.
Check them out!
All our sermons are available online: Podcasts
