Who are we?

We are a collection of people, from a wide variety of ages and backgrounds, who are united by our faith in Jesus.

This local church is one part of a much wider body of people who are the church of God, made up of people that recognise Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, and who are united to Him by the Holy Spirit.

We are an independent church connected to the FIEC.

We meet together as a group of people to help one another - as individuals and as a church - to grow in our Christian faith and to share this with other people: to enjoy being in God’s presence and worshipping Him together, to share teaching from the Bible and personal stories of the amazing things Jesus has done, to encourage one another as we try and live out Jesus’ teaching, and to show and tell other people who Jesus is.

We meet in an ordinary building (that started its life as a working potato shed!), in the middle of the Cornish countryside. We warmly welcome any and all visitors to come and join us. We meet every Sunday morning at 10:30am.

PLANNING TO JOIN US THIS SUNDAY?
If you haven't been before, it can feel like a big step going to a church. We know how intimidating it can be to walk into an unfamiliar place. If you wish, we can arrange in advance of your visit for a friendly face to meet you at the entrance so you don’t have to walk in alone. Simply let us know what day and time you expect to arrive.
CAR PARKING
We have plenty of parking right outside the building. There are spaces reserved near the entrance for any with mobility problems.
If you are bringing children, please keep a close eye on them and do not allow them to run in the car park, for their own safety and everyone else’s.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE?
If you’re not quite sure what to expect, or feel a little nervous about visiting us, why not have a browse of our FAQ below. Here you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us, we’d love to chat!

FAQ

What can I expect from a typical Sunday Service?

Our services start at 10.30am on Sunday mornings and the first thing you can expect is a warm welcome at the door. We may vary the service but usually we will begin with some songs and hymns of worship followed by prayer and discussion of any important matters in the life of the church family. A Bible reading is given, after which we listen as it is explained in such a way that we can understand what the Bible says, and apply it to our daily lives.

Coffee and tea is usually served after the service, which provides a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones.

I have kids – is there anything for them?

Children are very welcome to join us! At the moment we're not able to provide our usual GraceKids groups. However, there are often colouring pages available, and we don't mind at all if children make a little noise during the service! There is also a creche room where babies and very small children can go with a parent.

We adhere to the Grace Community Church Child Protection Policy and would be happy to provide you with a copy, should you wish. In addition all of our leaders and helpers have been DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked.

Does your church christen babies?

We encourage new members to be baptised when they are ready, but for children, we believe this is best left until they are old enough to decide to make the decision for themselves, so we do not baptise babies or perform Christenings at our church. However, we do hold a service of dedication for babies and their parents as part of one of our normal Sunday Services. You can find out more about these dedications by speaking with our Pastor or an Elder (see this page).

I have a disability

We aim to be as accommodating as possible for those with special needs. Dedicated parking suitable for the disabled is immediately adjacent to the main building with level access direct from the car park. The hall where services takes place is reached by a foyer from the main double entrance doors, again with level access. We have an induction loop and words for songs are projected in bold, easy-to-read fonts.

What should I wear?

Please feel free to wear whatever is most comfortable for you. Most people choose to wear smart casual as the atmosphere is informal.

Will I be expected to make a donation?

At GCC we take an offering during the service as part of our worship. However, we do not expect our guests to make any contribution so when the offering bag gets passed along your row, please simply pass it on. The money offering is an act of worship and is therefore another way for Christians to show their love for Jesus by supporting the work of His church. No one is going to judge you if you do no not put anything in. You may of course contribute if you wish.

When does your church celebrate communion?

We celebrate communion as part of a service on every first Sunday of the month. All those who are trusting in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and who are walking according to the ways of the Lord are invited to take the bread and grape juice which represent the body of and blood of our Lord and Saviour.

What denomination are you?

We are not a part of any established denomination, and our church is made up of people with a wide range of denominational backgrounds, including those with none at all. However, Grace Community Church is a member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC), which is a body that represents nearly 500 Churches in the UK. You can find out more about the FIEC here.

What do you believe?

This is an important question! You can read about our core beliefs here.

I live locally – can I have a pastoral visit?

A member of our Pastoral Team would be more than happy to meet with you. Simply use the contact form here on the website to get in touch with us about your request.

I have a question not on this list

We would be happy to discuss with you any further questions you may have about the church or the Christian faith either by email or in person. You can use our online contact form.

OUR BELIEFS

What a person believes will dictate their thoughts, their words, their behaviour – their whole life.God has revealed to us in His Word, the Bible, what is true about Himself, about us and about the future. That truth is fundamental to how we live as individual Christians and how we operate as His church.

This list represents a basic overview of our beliefs.

GOD – There is one God, who exists eternally in three distinct but equal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
THE BIBLE – God has revealed himself in the Bible, which consists of the Old and New Testaments alone.
THE HUMAN RACE – As a result of the fall of our first parents, every aspect of human nature has been corrupted and all men and women are without spiritual life, guilty sinners and hostile to God. Every person is therefore under the just condemnation of God and needs to be born again, forgiven and reconciled to God in order to know and please him.
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – The Lord Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, and lived a sinless life in obedience to the Father. He taught with authority and all his words are true. On the cross he died in the place of sinners, bearing God’s punishment for their sin, redeeming them by his blood. He rose from the dead and in his resurrection body ascended into heaven where he is exalted as Lord of all.
SALVATION – Salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace and cannot be earned or deserved. It has been accomplished by the Lord Jesus Christ and is offered to all in the gospel. God in his love forgives sinners whom he calls, granting them repentance and faith. All who believe in Christ are justified by faith alone, adopted into the family of God and receive eternal life.
THE HOLY SPIRIT – The Holy Spirit has been sent from heaven to glorify Christ and to apply his work of salvation.
THE CHURCH – The universal Church is the body of which Christ is the head and to which all who are saved belong.
BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER – Baptism and the Lord’s Supper have been given to the churches by Christ as visible signs of the gospel.
THE FUTURE– The Lord Jesus Christ will return in glory. He will raise the dead and judge the world in righteousness. The wicked will be sent to eternal punishment and the righteous will be welcomed into a life of eternal joy in fellowship with God.