A church is a place where Christians come to worship.
There are lots of different types of Churches all over the world, some new and some old. Many of them can be visited by both Christians and non-Christians.
Christians are people who believe in the religion Christianity.
Watch: Meet Hannah as she takes you on a tour of her church.
Watch the video to find out about some of the different features of a church.
Hannah: Hi, I’m Hannah, and I’m a Christian.
There are lots of different groups of Christians. I’m Anglican and this is my church.
I like how it looks on the outside with the tower and stained glass.
We come here to worship, pray and learn from the Bible, usually on Sundays.
Let’s go in!
At the front of the church is the lectern. During services, that’s where people read passages from the Bible. That’s our holy book.
There’s also an altar with a cross on it where Christians can receive bread and wine for communion.
When Christians share bread and wine, we remember Jesus’s sacrifice and how much he loves us.
I will be able to do this when I’m older.
When I go to the altar, I receive a blessing. It makes me feel special.
All of the worshippers together are called the congregation. During the service, we sit in the pews facing the altar.
There is singing, and praying, and usually a sermon. That’s when the reverend reads a passage from the Bible and explains how we can apply it to our life today.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my church. Thanks for visiting!
What is in a church?
The church is a place for Christians to come together and learn about God.
There are different types of Christianity, so churches can look different to one another and can be used in different ways.
Here are some things that can be found in some churches:
Image caption, The altar
The table where the bread and wine are blessed for Communion. This is part of the service when Christians say thanks to God for Jesus’s sacrifice.
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Ways of worship
Christian worship involves praising and thanking God.
There are lots of ways Christians worship God. Here are some examples:
Through music, songs or hymns
Reading from the Bible
Saying prayers
Listening to A talk given by the minister or person leading the service reflecting on God’s teachings.
Some Christians remember Jesus’s sacrifice during Communion. Here they receive a blessing, or take blessed bread and wine.
Giving some of their time or money charity.
Church services can be different depending on the church and the type of service.
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