This page covers accessibility for both the church and the church hall. At St Johns we strive to ensure everyone is welcomed and included. The following provides information on current accessibility provision. However, this is not exhaustive, and we continually look at ways to improve and welcome contact for specific requirements.
Please contact us if you have any queries or requests via the Church Office email.
Church
Access
The church has ramp access at the front and the back of the building
Accessible Parking is marked and available
- 1 space at the front of the church
- 1 space in the entrance to the main car park
The main doors to the church are not automatic but are staffed at service times, to be opened for all individuals and wide enough for mobility scooters etc.
The side door at the front of the church is open during office hours and not automatic. A power chair is able to access the doorway, and a buzzer alerts our church administrator who can help with opening and closing.
The church welcome team can assist an individual from the kerb to the door of the church and to their seat if required.
Services
Service lengths
Sunday 09.00 - Communion with hymns and lasts up to 1 hour.
Sunday 10:30 - Variety of styles including family worship and lasts between 1 and 1.5 hours.
Messy Church is 1st Sunday of the month in the church hall and lasts approx. 1 hour. This service is family orientated including crafts, music and refreshments
Midweek Communion is last Tuesday of the month and lasts approx. 45 minutes.
You can find out more about these services on the Church Services Page.
Seating
The church offers chairs with and without arms
Appropriate chairs can be moved to an individual’s preferred location.
The church also has 3 sofas at the back of the church if an individual requires a softer seat and they can participate from these positions
An individual can remain in their power chair for the service if they wish.
An individual can remain seated during the whole service if they wish.
Communion
The church uses gluten free bread and non-alcoholic wine for communion
Communion is administered centrally but for those with limited mobility, the communion can be administered at their seat.
Participation
The main body of the church has a hearing loop.
Words for worship are displayed on TV screens around the church.
For those unable to view the screens, service sheets are provided in standard text.
Our service leaders make every effort to use inclusive language e.g. "Please stand if you are able".
Other
The church has an accessible toilet
St Johns has a pastoral team and can provide support to individuals. You can find out more about this support by contacting us or emailing the Church Office.
A manual wheelchair is available if required during the service.
Church Hall
There is a ramp to the side entrance (via car park and preferred entrance).
The front of the hall also has level access.
The hall also has accessible toilets.
Please be aware that the doors between the main hall and the toilets are heavy and not automatic. A resolution will be sought but is not in place currently.