You will find all sorts of people in the tbc family – young and old; united nations, including Pakistan, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Iran, Jamaica, Nigeria, China and Scotland; people with PhD’s and others with learning difficulties; professionals, working class, unemployed and retired; scientists, engineers, artists and child-minders; people who have attended church for many years, and those who have started recently; people who have believed in Jesus for a long time, and others who are still seeking.
Our worship together is varied and lively but Bible-based, with different styles of music ranging from traditional organ through Celtic melodies to reggae and upbeat rhythms using drums and guitars. We use multi-media technology to project song words, images and film clips to help people connect their Christian faith to the modern world.
We hold social events (such as the Burns Night Supper, United Nations Evening and Quiz Night) which enable people to get to know each other in the church family and have fun together.
We get involved in our community in practical ways, including our local park, Perrett’s Park, where some tbc members formed COPP – The Community of Perrett’s Park. We run youth clubs for local young people, and we hold services in local Residential Homes for the Elderly.
With all this diversity, you might think there can be no agreement. But we have one thing in common – we believe that Jesus is the One who came to bring all people, of every race, status and gender together to be his family. On fringe issues, we can disagree, but on the person of Jesus we are united. We warmly invite you to join this family of God.
Q. What is there for me at Totterdown?
There's something for everybody at Totterdown, whether you're young or old. We hold morning and evening services on Sundays. The morning service is family-orientated with children being encouraged to take part in worship. After the first twenty minutes or so altogether, there is Junior Church for children under 16 whilst the adults remain in church. The evening service is aimed more at adults, looking into the Christian life in more detail and tends to be more informal and interactive.
Q. How do I find out more?
If you want to find out more about God, Christianity and life, then Growth Groups are a good place to start. We have a number of groups that meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in people's homes. The meetings are only around an hour and a half long and very informal, so if you want to share ideas, ask questions and meet other Christians or just find out what it's all about, feel free to come along. For more information about growth groups contact Roger Whiter on 0117 983 5833.
If you want to explore the meaning of life and why Jesus is important, why not join one of the regular Alpha Courses?
Q. What about children?
As well as the Sunday morning service, we also have two youth clubs that meet on Thursday and Friday evenings. Children and young people can come and have fun in a safe environment, meet other children and play games. If the weather's good in the summertime, we take the children out for a barbeque and team games. Current entry cost is £1.00. Thursday Club (for Year 7 upwards) runs from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Friday Club (for Year 4 to 7) starts at 6:30pm and runs until 8:15pm. Girls’ Brigade also meets at tbc on Tuesdays from 6.15pm, and is open to girls aged from 4-18 years.
Sydenham Road Under Fives
Sydenham Road Under Fives is an independent Pre-school Playgroup and Parent/Carer & Toddler group that uses our church premises every weekday in term time. They cater for all children under five. More details can be found on their webpage.