Bookshop
A bookshop selling Christian books, Bibles and cd’s is open every Wednesday from 1pm to 4:30pm and every Thursday morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It’s also open after the Family Service on the first Sunday of each month and at other times by request. Located upstairs in the church building.
Children
We believe that all children are especially precious to God. We believe our God-honouring task is to create an environment where children can receive instruction in the Word in a caring, friendly and inviting atmosphere.
Christianity Explored
Founded by Rico Tice in 1995 and developed over 10 years, Christianity Explored is an informal course for people who’d like to investigate Christianity, or just brush up on the basics. It explores who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what it means to follow him.
We run the course in the church twice a year. Each course is five weeks long as we do two modules in an evening. Check the events calendar to see when the next course will be on, and contact us if you’re interested in coming.
Hospitality
Hospitality is the name we’ve given to those activities that happen every Sunday morning to make you feel a little more at home. Things such as being greeted at the door and being served cups of tea and coffee are all part of our Hospitality ministry.
Music
Having live music played every week when we worship doesn’t just happen. It takes a lot of forethought and practicing. Oh, and a talented bunch of musicians! Under very capable leadership, our band is made up of many different musical instruments and singers. We encourage younger people to join in and use their talents for God.
Pastoral Care
CBC has always had an emphasis on caring. However, as the church grew the same level of care proved difficult to maintain, with the risk of new members being left out. As a result we have established a dedicated Pastoral Care Team to ensure that everyone will experience the same level of care that the church has been accustomed to.
The aim of the Pastoral Care Team is to help the church fulfill its duty of care as God designed for His people.
Therefore, the care provided includes for spiritual, social, physical, emotional and practical needs. In order to be effective in this the team will be proactive in its approach rather than simply responding to those in need of help or counselling.
Prayer
We believe prayer is the heartbeat of the church and is an important part of everyday life and living. For that reason we try to meet as often as we can to pray for various needs as they arise. Our main prayer meeting is on the first Sunday of every month after lunch, in the church building.
Small Groups
One of the ways to stimulate the growth of community is through small groups. These groups meet in various
homes or in the church building. Everyone is encouraged to become part of a small group.
Youth
It is a cliché by now, but the youth of today are under a lot of pressure and don’t always have the best reputation. We aim to change that by providing a safe, caring environment for the youth of Carlow town.
