Our church live stream

Crowd Church is a non-denominational church and our commitment is not just to believers but also for those that might not see the point of church. Our commitment is to those that worship and those that are looking for answers to their questions. Our Sunday live stream normally lasts about an hour. We do have an online church sermon, and it usually lasts about 15-20 minutes. Each talk is based around an important question that we are looking to answer, questions like "Are all Christians hypocrites?", "How do I pray?", "What do you think about to get you through the dark times?", "How to deal with injustice?", "How to deal with difficult people?", "How does Jesus deal with prejudice?" and "Is Jesus sexist?"

After the talk, we have a time of worship and reflection (check out our worship playlist on YouTube).

We know church is not just about flashy Sunday Sermons or edgy worship but it is about relationships, about doing life together getting involved and having your say. So the second part of the service is devoted to a conversation around the sermon.

We call this Conversation Street.

Each service usually has two hosts that chat through any questions or comments that have come up during the service and talk. This is a great way for you to contribute, to get involved and it is a safe space to bring your questions. There is always plenty of laughter and banter too as we look at how the Bible answers your questions. We don't know everything, but we do know that Jesus is amazing and has the truths that we need to live a meaningful life.

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Our online communities

As well as the church live stream, like most churches, we have online communities that have a desire to grow closer to God. Each week we look at the bible and then share our thoughts with each other about what has been learnt. The conversations are often deep, full of hope, thought-provoking and challenging - that's because it's a safe space to really sharpen each other. We ask questions and brings ideas about Christ, the Christian faith and meaning. We also spend time praying for each other too, so as a result, our community groups are a great way to really connect with folks, make new friends and build relationships.

Want to join a Crowd Church Community? Contact us for more info.

We know many people attend online church because of work or shift patterns making it difficult to attend in-person church, or there may be some medical reason that folks can't get out of the house.

Whatever your reason, online church can be a lifeline for believers and a great way to connect with God and learn more about Him. And it's not just for the believers too. Online church provides a safe space for everyone, regardless of ethnicity or religion to come with their questions. It doesn't matter where you are in your faith journey in Jesus Christ, as it is a great way to investigate the Christian faith and find out more about life and get support.

At Crowd Church we also love to give folks an opportunity for prayer. All of us need prayer at different times, and the great thing about attending church is that we have a prayer team that would love to pray for you. You don't have to be a believer to request prayer, you just have to ask for it.

Want prayer? A great way to get started is to message us via WhatsApp. Let us know how we can support you in prayer. We will listen and begin to pray. We know that prayer changes lives as heaven hears us when we pray. It's an amazing thing that makes us very blessed indeed.

• Engage in the Livestream. We know that many people come to an online church service anonymously (it's the beauty of the Internet). But as and when you are ready - start to engage in the live stream comments. Say "Hi", let people know where you are in the world. Ask questions about the talk or even offer your own thoughts into the conversation. Many churches also give you a facility to ask for prayer, so if you have any needs or prayer requests, ask people to pray for you.

• Get involved with the community. Each church will have some kind of community group, so if you feel like you are enjoying the church online services, why not take the step and join a community group. Find a group that resonates with you, a place you feel safe, a place you can be yourself, a place where you can ask your questions, enjoy Bible study, build your faith and find prayer.

• Find ways to serve. Churches work because of the people that go to them. Every church needs people to get involved, to engage, to be part of a community group but also to serve. What are your skills? What gifts has God given you that could benefit the church? And it doesn't just have to be serving on Kids work too. You can serve in many ways, especially with an online church. Get in touch with the church and see where they need help.

The answer to this question is no, it isn't. There isn't a single church that is for everyone. Online church is not the be-all and end-all of churches. The online church can't offer you a hug or in-person help - this would all need to happen through Skype for example. The online church has its limits but it is a valid form of church that will work for many people - especially those who are wanting to explore the Christian faith. Online church, like in-person church, is a place where the people will listen to you, where relationships are formed, where kids can engage, where families to do church together, where you can feel supported and encouraged, where you can bring your great questions and above all, find hope and grow in your faith and understanding of God.

Online church might not be right for everyone, but we invite you to try it. If you haven’t found a church yet, or if you are looking at the Christian, we would love to welcome you into the Crowd Church family. Here you will find friends and belonging.