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Immanuel Church Bodmin

Membership 


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We encourage those who have found their spiritual home here, who can agree fully with our Statement of Beliefs and respect our Doctrinal Distinctives to become members. You’ll find all the relevant information in our Members’ Handbook here:


If you have any questions or would like more information about membership, please email us on info@immanuelchurchbodmin.org or give us a call on 01208 640079.

 

 

Membership Options and Benefits


We have a number of different categories of membership:
  • Junior membership (for those between 14-18)
  • Associate membership (for those already in membership at another church and in Bodmin for a limited period as well as Immanuel Church Bodmin members who are students and overseas partners)
  • Full membership.
Full members enjoy a number of benefits:
  • They are entitled to participate in church family meetings
  • Regular prayer by other members of the church family
  • Pastoral care 
  • Service in areas of church life where membership is required (e.g. serving our children and youth)
  • Voting where required (eg Members’ Handbook p7).

Commitments of Members


We ask members to make a number of commitments:
  • When possible, regular attendance at the meetings organised by the church
  • Ministering to one another in accordance with their gifting
  • When possible, joining small groups for bible-study, fellowship and prayer and regular attendance at such mid-week prayer meetings as may be organised by the church
  • Regular private prayer for the work and ministry of the church
  • When possible, regular financial contribution to the work of the church in accordance with their means
  • Active participation in the life, work and outreach of the church
  • When possible, attendance of church members meetings
  • Submission to the authority and leadership of the elders
  • Respecting the beliefs and practices of the church outlined in the Doctrinal Distinctives and not seeking to undermine them
  • Leading their lives in a manner that is consistent with the ethical statements outlined in the Doctrinal Distinctives
  • Showing Christian love and concern, both for the members of the church family and for the community at large.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those visiting for the first time, so that you know beforehand what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday meeting starting at 10:45am. We recommend arriving a little  early to ensure you get a parking space! When you arrive, you'll be greeted by someone from our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Sunday meetings are informal and include songs, prayers, Bible teaching and news about what's going on in the life of the church.  We normally finish at around 12.30 and then there's time to chat over tea, coffee and biscuits. There's also always an opportunity to request prayer and ask any questions.


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What About My Children?

We welcome children of all ages - here's what we provide on a Sunday morning:

  • Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are very welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/carer at all times. We have an area adjoining the main hall, with seating, toys and a sound link so that parents/carers can hear what is going on in the main meeting.
  •  Sunday Club (key stage 1&2, 3-11 years). This group meets in a separate room with space for all the fun activities that the children get involved in. Each parent/carer must register children for Sunday Club at the start and pick them up at the end.
  •  Young people (key stage 3 and above, 11+ years). Young people stay in the main meeting.

Children stay with their parent or carer at the start of the service for the welcome, songs, prayers and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. Someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. 

Sunday Club activities usually include, bible stories, music, prayer, craft, drama and fun games. Please pick your children up as soon as the main meeting finishes.

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Getting Connected

 

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to hear Bible teaching and meet new people, we encourage those who regularly come to Immanuel Church Bodmin, to join a small group - as part of one of our small groups you support each other and grow in your Christian faith. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Please contact us if you'd like to join a group. 

Serving and Volunteering

We also encourage those who are part of Immanuel Church Bodmin to get involved in the life of the church by serving on a team and volunteering in our various community activities - find out more about our church life and community life.

Membership

For those who have found their spiritual home at Immanuel Church Bodmin, who can agree fully with our Statement of Beliefs and respect our Doctrinal Distinctives, there is the opportunity to become members.  You'll find all the relevant information here.

 

Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

Our Leadership Team (Elders)   Our Support Team (Deacons)
Elders' Photo   Buildings/Site - Mark Thomas
Music & PA - Tom Bartlett
Overseas & UK Missions/Open Doors - Roger Dell'Erba
Finance - Gill Vokes
Young people - Lizzy Smallwood
Hospitality/Socials - Jenny Thomas

All in turn supported by a great team of volunteers!

Tom Beaumont (Assistant Pastor), Raymond Quinn, David Oliver
(Back row from left to right)

Andy Minniss, Nick Price, Simon Smallwood (Pastor)
(Front row from left to right)

    
 

We look forward to welcoming you and hope that you will feel at home at Immanuel Church Bodmin.