Called to Discipleship and Community

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas this year, my wife asked me to buy a box of chocolate-covered biscuits while I was out shopping. However, the supermarket I visited that day didn’t have any chocolate-covered biscuits—just regular ones. So, I thought about a shop in town that is known for selling boxes of broken chocolate-covered biscuits. I was confident that all the biscuits in that box would be covered in chocolate, rather than just a few with some plain ones mixed in.

I found the box, bought it, and then the day arrived for our open house, where we invited friends and family to drop by throughout the day. However, I felt embarrassed about my box of broken biscuits. To make them more presentable, I transferred them into a nicer bowl and removed a couple of the visibly broken ones, while leaving the wonky ones in.

This experience got me thinking about hospitality. When we hear the term "hospitality," we often associate it with entertaining. We feel the need to clean the entire house, scrub the walls, wash the windows, and dress up in our best clothes, even if they hardly fit anymore. We think we need to prepare an elaborate four-course meal to impress our guests. But let me clarify that this is not true hospitality.

Such entertaining can come off as a bit fake. We put on smiles, wear clothes we don’t normally wear, and pretend our homes are perfect. That is not what hospitality is about. Real hospitality is a genuine invitation for connection—one that is found in the messiness and busyness of life.

It’s an invitation to share food and engage in authentic conversations without worrying about serving from our best china. It might mean offering custard from a cardboard box or fizzy drinks straight from the can. It could involve sharing a quick microwave meal or yesterday's leftovers. It might even mean sharing a box of broken biscuits. And that’s perfectly fine.

Hospitality is about connection and presence, not about whether my tablecloth is ironed. It’s when we invite others to share our lives and gather around the table in community. Yes, it may look messy and untidy, and things may not be perfect. But being open and honest allows us to heal and rebuild. It starts when we sit around a table—with Jesus and with each other.

In today’s passage, we read that the first disciples of Jesus met regularly and ate together in each other’s homes. I’m excited that we’ll be starting our monthly fellowship meal next Sunday after church. This gathering will reflect what we are learning together and encourage deeper relationships among us—this is vital for our growth in discipleship to Jesus. I also cherish the moments we share in communion during our worship, reminding us of Jesus' love and the family He has invited us to join. It gives us another opportunity to experience His presence and be present with one another as we share in one bread, symbolizing Jesus. In doing so, we unite as one body and one family—the glorious family of God—brought together through the love and sacrifice of Jesus.

The early disciples met regularly in the temple courts (much like our gatherings at church) and in each other’s homes. For us, this may look like meeting a friend for coffee in town, where we can share life together, engage in spiritual conversations, pray together, or simply chat.

Bible Reference: Acts 2:42-47

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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.

Where and When

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:00am.

We meet at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech (directions here) for our Sunday Services and King's Youth. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets just down from the Ladies toilets in the main corridor. The building has no steps throughout and the main entrance has an automatic door. Large print words for songs can be provided if requested in advance.

Our Sunday Morning Service

Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band as well as some interactive items related to the biblical theme being explored. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a talk (sermon) that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. After the talk, we have a time of ministry where people can pray for one another, as well as opportunity to chat and get to know each other better with a hot drink and biscuit (we do not charge for refreshments). We then gather together again for about 10 minutes for a final bit of sharing or encouraging each other in our faith and finish with a final song.

What About My Kids?

On Sundays provision is made for children at King's Kids. Children stay with adults for the first part of the Celebration and are encouraged to join in with the songs and interactive parts. Just before the Bible teaching, the children (4-11 years) will be invited to go to an adjoining room for 'King's Kids' that is run by a dedicated and fully DBS checked team of volunteers where they will receive Bible teaching relevant to their age, do some fun games and crafts and sing some songs. They return to their parents and to the Main Hall shortly after the Bible teaching during the Ministry and Refreshments time.

If you would like to accompany your child to King's Kids for the first few times, that is fine. Also, if you do not wish your child to go to King's Kids and to stay with you in the Main Hall, that is also fine.

Is There Anything For Teenagers?

We run a Youth Group called King's Youth. This happens during our Sunday morning service once a month and is for Children who are going to Senior School (aged 11-18). This takes place during the sermon and is a place where the teenagers can have a discussion about a topic from the bible.

We have resources on the tables that include adult colouring in, puzzles and fidget toys for anyone who may find them useful during the meeting (even adults!).

Baby Changing Facilities

Both the Ladies and Gents toilets have baby changing facilities.

Is There A Dress Code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Where Do I Sit?

There is no designated seating. You are able to sit wherever you like.

Parking

There is a large car park right next door to the Queen Mary Centre called Somers Road Car Park. This is a free car park. There are also disabled parking spaces to the side of the Queen Mary Centre building. Get directions here.

Is There An Offering?

Once a month during our Sunday Celebration we make a point of having an offering during the service as part of our expression of worship. On other Sundays you can give by simply placing your offering in the basket on the table by the entrance to the Main Hall. However, our offering is mainly for those who are regular attenders of our church. If you are just visiting, please do not feel that you have to give any money at all.

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Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. The groups on offer change from time to time and include interest groups and courses, so please do ask what is available.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Small Groups & Bible Studies
Men's Breakfast
King's Kids
King's Youth
Prayer Ministry
Donations Hub

Get In Touch

If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch before your visit, please do contact us. We will be more than happy to help.

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