I'm New

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It can be a daunting prospect attending a church for the first time. At Hamilton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church we recognise this and want you to feel as comfortable as possible when visiting us.

 

At Hamilton Central we know that everyone is on a journey and our church reflects this. We want you to feel like you can come as you are and it is our hope that you will find us authentic and accepting wherever you are on your spiritual path. At Hamilton Central you won’t find a perfect church (or perfect people!), but you will find a group of genuine and earnest people who love Jesus and are pursuing life and truth in God’s Word.

 

If you decide to visit us, we look forward to seeing you! Below you will find a few frequently asked questions that might make you feel more comfortable on that first visit. Feel free to contact us if you need more information or if would like someone to meet with you on the morning you visit and guide you through one of our services. If  you need a ride to church  please don’t be afraid to ask!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What can I wear?

Come as you are, be who you are! We want you to feel comfortable, the attire of the majority of those attending Hamilton Central tends to be on the smart casual side of things if this helps you decide what to wear.

 

Times and location?

Sabbath School: 9:30am

Main Service: 11am

58 Palmerston Street.

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Our main worship service starts at 11am and generally runs through to just after 12pm, though you can leave any time you wish. We also have a time of bible study before our main service that starts at 9.30am. 

This caters to all age groups; from our beginners (0-3) and everything in between, right up to our adult classes.

 

What do you do?

A typical service will have some singing and music led by a worship team, a story for the children, an opportunity to give a donation (you are free to choose whether you give or not). It also includes a biblically-based, Christ-centered messages which typically run between 25-35mins

 

What’s the music like?

At Hamilton Central, we have a very diverse worship team and you will find a harmonious balance of traditional and contemporary styles of worship music.

 

Where do I sit?

Feel free to sit wherever you feel comfortable!

 

What do you offer for my kids?

Our worship is multi-generational allowing our families to worship together as one. We have specific age appropriate children’s programs from 9.30am which feature activities, crafts, stories, and fun! Outside of our worship times, there are numerous other programs, camping trips and social events for kids to get involved in.

 

How accessible is your facility?

The venue complies with regulations and laws governing accessibility and the rights of persons with disabilities. The facility has even and step-free access to every area someone visiting us might need access to. There are drop off points at our front door and the car park is very accessible.