GBC is made up of congregations and cells or teams. “Church” is those people who choose to say “this is my church”. People either have a sense of belonging to a congregation, cell or team, or associating with us other ways. GBC is a family of all ages and backgrounds and our worship opportunities reflects that variety.
We have four quite distinct congregations which worship in relevant and different ways.
Sunday mornings at 10.30am
Our largest congregation meets at 10.30 am on Sunday morning. Services are usually led by one of our worship groups and one of our pastors. For details of services over the coming few months, see our calendar.
We begin with the whole congregation together and then special groups for children and young people. We also provide a crèche.
Sunday evenings at 7.00pm
On the first Sunday evening of each month, our communion service includes specific opportunities for prayer for spiritual, emotional and physical healing.
The second Sunday evening each is normally given over to special services or subjects. Generally, the fourth Sunday evening is a cafe-style service. For more details check our calendar.
Sunday afternoons at 4.00pm
In 2009 we began a series of “Songs of Praise” services which include the best of traditional hymns and songs together with a clear relevant message and tea and cake afterwards.
Our Songs of Praise congregation now meets every 3rd Sunday.
Sunday evenings at 7.00pm
Our youth congregation meets on Sunday evenings from 7.00-8.30pm with a mix of music, creative arts, prayer, group discussion and teaching. This is for 14-18 year olds with slight flexibility at each end of the age range.
Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm
D-Caf is our alternative congregation of around 40 people which meets for a meal and relaxed informal teaching. Generally made up of 16-25 year olds, the evenings allow people be to real and honest in discovering and following God in new ways.