Facilities and features
Accessibility
This church has an accessible toilet with child seat and child step stools.
Baby changing facilities are accessible but may be too high for a wheelchair user. However, if asked we're happy to provide a lower table.
There are city centre council bike racks just along from our entrance.
Fully accessible toilet with assistance rails.
Some parking available at the church, please ask for a permit, although these are limited in number. Access is via Long Causeway.
There is an on site defibrillator.
We have ramps down two sides of the building (West end and South side), a level entrance and a ramp up through the side chapel to access the high altar area for communion. The rest of the church is all level.
Microphones and the loop are available at most services.
Our Sunday reading sheets and weekly news sheet are all available in large print. We also have a number of large print hymn books and service sheets.
Assistance dogs are welcome at all services, at our hub and café and at all times that the church is open.
Some members of our church have undertaken 'Dementia Friends' training and we strive to give everyone a warm welcome and understand individual needs.
We usually have gluten free refreshments available, please just ask if you don't see them. We also have gluten free bread for communion.
The building and toilets are fully accessible. The only space that isn't, is the immediate area around the high altar. However, the altar is accessible for communion.
Our Building
We have a lovely chapel open for prayer when the church is open, prayer cards and a stand where candles can be lit. There is also a QR code that can be scanned to access the prayer for the day.
We have a selection of stained glass windows from several eras. Each window has a square frame underneath it giving a full explanation of each window.
We don't yet hold any of the A Rocha Eco Church awards, however we are striving to achieve our bronze award and have an Eco team working with all of the church to achieve this.
We are open for a warm hub each week, please see our website for up to date information. We also welcome those who need a place of quiet and safety at all times that the church is open and are always on hand to make a hot drink when needed.
Music and Worship
We have a team of visiting bell ringers, if you are interested in being involved please do come along on a Sunday around 10.30am and ask for Nick, our tower captain.
We have regular 'Tuesdays til 2' concerts, these are funded by donations so are open to everyone and happen on Tuesdays from 1pm, with a pop up café from noon. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AS THESE ARE NOT EVERY WEEK.
We have a regular adult robed choir and a young peoples choir - so everyone who enjoys singing is encouraged and welcomed. Please do come along and speak to our director of music, Jeremy (See website for more information) or to one of the clergy team.
Groups, Courses and Activities
We have an active youth group that meets on a Friday evening. Please contact our youth team on: [email protected]
Please drop into our Hub for more information on the advice we offer.
We regularly offer 'Start' courses, please do get in touch if you are interested in joining in.
Every Saturday, 10am - noon and some Wednesdays we have our café open. It is a great place to chat to others and eat home made cakes! Just come along or see our website for more information.
We offer hot drinks and food through our hub and signpost those that need support to the correct agencies.
Help for Visitors
We generally have notes on the history of the church available, but please do ask if you would like to know a bit about our history.
Café every Saturday 10am - noon and some Wednesdays. (See website for Wednesday dates)
Every Saturday we have a home knits stall open with jumpers and toys for children, warm blankets and other goodies. We also stock a small amount of souvenir postcards and cards.
The church opening times vary. It might be easiest to check our website or Facebook to see when we are open. You are welcome at any time and we aim to keep it open as much as possible, however we are reliant on our volunteers.
We welcome well behaved dogs.
Other Features
We provide large print resources.
We are situated behind the historic guildhall in Peterborough, opposite the Cathedral.
We are part of inclusive church network and fully embrace and now offer prayers of love and faith. Please do get in touch.